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Archive for January, 2009


Valentine’s Day Gift Guide


The day of Love is almost here.  Don't get stuck waiting around till the last minute to get a tacky gift for your Valentine.  Check out the complete array of eco friendly gifts we have for everyone in your life (including you.) ... ..

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Real Food Daily: Honest to Goodness Organic Vegan Cuisine

When it comes to L.A. vegan cuisine, Real Food Daily is the ultimate paradigm.  Founded by American macrobiotic chef Ann Gentry, the two Real Food Daily restaurants in Santa Monica and West Hollywood (RFD SoMo and RFD WeHo for short) serve a progressive vegan menu influenced by Eastern health philosophies and Western heart-healthy nutritional recommendations. The Real Food Daily menu boasts “no meat, fish, fowl, dairy, eggs, butter, cholersterol or saturated fats from animals or animal by-products”...

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The Highlights of the Go Green Expo (in my opinion):

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Relaxation, Neighborhood Green Fair and the Weekend of the Ox

Kung Hei Fat Choy Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a traditional Los Angeles celebration (the 110th to be more specific).  The L.A. Golden Dragon parade is taking place this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.  Come see the dragon roll through Chinatown and celebrate the prosperity that the year of the Ox will bring!  Street viewing is free; if you want grand stand seats it will set you back $27. Happy New Year! Location:  Downtown L.A. between Broadway and Cesar Chavez   Date/Time:  Sat. January 31st, 2p.m to 4 p.m.   Web: Read More →


A Shade of a Different, Non Toxic, Color

Why does being a woman often include surrounding yourself with toxic chemicals?  That question seems to come up daily as we discover the ingredients inside of our hair dyes, nail polishes and even lipsticks. There are resources out there that can educate and help us, but as the individual consumers it is important to be aware of the ingredients and toxins you surround yourself with.

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The Green State of the Golden State

In light of our governor’s recent State of the State address (which you can view or read here), here are some green happenings we’re watching around the golden state in 09: *2006’s Assembly Bill 32 http: created this website where you can find out what’s being done to combat climate change in different categorie...

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The Do Lab Presents Lucent L’amour’s Visionary Love Fest: Oooo La La

Problem: Don't have someone to spend Valentine's Day with or if you do you're tired of making overpriced reservations for a prefixed menu. Solution: Think outside the box.  Valentine's Day doesn't have to be only about chocolates and flowers (check out our...

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Fair Fashion: Made In L.A.


ydt Event: Screening of Made in L.A.  Read details below.
When shopping for clothes, one usually does not see the person who made the outfit.  We pay more attention to the color, fit, price and prestige.  More and more it is becoming main stream knowledge that many of the whos behind our outfits are underpaid, over work laborers who are often treated unfairly and inhumanely. We've discussed the importance of supporting companies who use Read More →

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