My husband (a.k.a. Eco Cop) will go kicking and screaming into a card store at the last minute to select a ValentineR…
Henna Comes Home
Henna is a natural paste that has been used to etch temporary exotic flourishes on hands and other body parts for 5,000 …
Cancer: the Price of Peace?
Once home, many of our soldiers who served in Iraq have to battle chronic rashes, tumors and even cancer. The Iraq and A…
An Air Purifier Steve Jobs Could Love
Who says your air filter has to look like hospital equipment and command lots of space in your bedroom? The compact modu…
Over-the-Door Mat
Meet the rubber beach slip-on that became an urban fashion staple: The Flip Flop. So popular are these rubber thongs, yo…
Your Grandma's Hardware
If you’re like me, you have a soft spot for vintage hardware, such as these classic hex glass knobs, an American f…
A Tuffet for a Greener Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet was ahead of her time, eating those healthy curds and whey. She also knew that tuffets (a.k.a. poufs …
Cover Girls
When I gather with friends over a bottle of wine it usually involves a book discussion or recruiting more parents for th…