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Cheers to Local (and Sustainable) Beers
For some, St. Patty’s Day conjures up images of leprechauns, shamrocks and Irish cheer, but for me, I think about the beer.
While purists might say the only drink acceptable on this holiday is a Guinness, I say to think outside the traditional box. Guinness is…
Fun Things to Do in LA This Weekend
Art + Bikes = ArtCycle
What happens when East Hollywood bicycle culture meets local art? You get ArtCycle, an event that showcases both these emerging street cultures into one enjoyable afternoon. Come for the yummy food, bicycle art tours, BYOT (bring your own tee)…
As If You Didn’t Need Another Reason To Ditch the Plastic
Here are recent photos of the L.A. River near Griffith Park after recent rains. As you can see, many plastic bags are clogging up the river (and these aren’t even the one’s that made it to the ocean).
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Remember, always Bring Your Own Bag (and if…
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Don’t Be So Sensitive: A YDT Guide to Soothing Skin
If you have sensitive skin like mine, you know the battle to find beauty products. With so many soaps, moisturizers, creams and makeup, what’s a sensitive girl to do? So today I unveil my tried and true must have sensitive soothers. Each one of these…
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Narrow Streets For L.A.?
What if one way to make L.A. more people and less car friendly were to narrow the streets? What would tapered streets look like? How would a two lane road instead of a four lane one change the mood of a …
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Where to Land Your Green Dream Home in L.A.
If you’ve been following Candice’s series on green remodeling, then you know there are ways to up the eco ante in your current digs. But if you’re in the market for a new home, one that’s already been greened to order, look no further…
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Cargo Plant Love™ Giveaway
Cargo is offering 5 lucky winners a full size tube of Plant Love Lipstick in Gamba (sheer cranberry). A $20 value…that’s sexy!
Indulge yourself with pure pigment 100% natural lipstick that is free of parabens, phthalates, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes and fragrances. Goes on like a gloss,…
The Waste-Free Book-on-Tape: Audiobooks from Audible.com
I believe that personal organization has a lot to do with making green lifestyle changes. And yet the world of GTD (“getting things done”), rarely meets the world of green. Some of the questions I’d like to explore in the coming months are: What are…
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Designer Fahmina Lightens Up Leather’s Carbon Footprint
Strip away your reservations for all things leather – it’s not just for cowboys nowadays thanks to Topanga eco-designer Fahmina Khundkar who’s tarnishing the thought that leather can’t be green or is only allowed during certain times of the day. The part-time Bangladesh model reconstructs…
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