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What to Do with Stale Bread

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The old adage, “waste not want not” was instilled in me as a child growing up.  As I have gotten older that saying has come to  mean more to me, especially when it come to wasting food. One of my…

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Buy Love Here

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Barter for Love Feel like shopping, but having  cash flow issues?  So long as you can barter, “Forget about it”.  Actor/comedian Russell Brand is hosting a pop up exchange shop today at the Beverly Center and money is no good. …

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Ladies with curly hair know that finding the right hair products can be an endless quest. Adding the requirements that the products don’t harm the planet and add serious toxins to your body, and it starts to feel like mission…

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Green Beauty in Santa Monica

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In today’s Closet Giveaway we’ve got four gift certificates. Thre for $25  off any service at Byu-ti Salon in Santa Monica and $50 towards Jenny Wax in facial and waxing salon in Santa Monica. Having experienced treatments at both salons,…

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All the Green Ladies…

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A Dedicated Tip: All the green ladies, listen up.  Are you interested in meeting and bonding with other professional women involved in the green space? If you are, that the Women of the Green Generation Women’s Interactive Eco-Lifestyle Event might…

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Element is known for it’s active skateboard friendly designs, but they should also be known for their commitment to sustainable fabrics too.   The company has embarked on creating skateboard apparel with a commitment to both social and environmental awareness.  Truly…

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Green Spring Clean

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So summer is officially less than one month away, have you tackled your spring cleaning yet?  If you’re like me probably not, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t change.  I like to think of spring cleaning, as spring greening…

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Wow, how time flies. Three weeks ago you pledged to go Meatless in May. Even if you’ve fallen off the, er, vegwagon, we’ve got your back. Last week we hopefully inspired you with some great tips for preparing your own…

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I Love L.A.

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The Perfect Recipe For Silver Lake Jubilee Add one part eco-friendly initiatives, a heaping of the Silver Lake community, 20 musical performances, 34 food trucks, 2 days of entertainment and a pinch of local artists, crafters and restaurants. Why? Unlimited…

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South Bay Living and flip flops go hand in hand. So naturally keeping manicured hands and feet is a must.  But if toxic fumes and chemical based nail polish keep you from entering a salon, cruise down to Manhattan Beach…

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How To Bike in L.A.

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In case you didn’t know, Bike Week LA is in full swing and will culminate with  Bike to Work and School day this Thursday and Friday. If you haven’t gotten your old bike out of the garage in a while,…

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Moa Green Balm

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This green (in every sense) balm from Iceland is made in small batches and used on everything from cuts to severe 3rd degree burns. A home staple in Europe to heal all skin ailments without the use of antibiotics. Use…

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The Cost of Your Cotton

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Cotton. A textile most of us never give a second thought to (guilty as charged). We never stop to think, why is cotton so cheap compared to wool, silk, and cashmere? Does it matter that I buy conventional cotton as…

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Barbeque Tempeh Burgers Ingredients • 1 cup barbeque sauce, your choice (smoky is preferable) • 1 (8 oz) package tempeh, crumbled • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional) • 1 green bell pepper,…

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Okay, you’ve decided to go vegetarian this month but you don’t want to settle for tofu and veggie burgers for the next 93 meals. We’ve got you covered with savory (and protein-packed) cuisine ideas to tickle your taste buds. Feel…

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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Happy Belated Earth Day! Worldfest 2010 Earth Day Festival may be a little late, but it is certainly worth the wait! Enjoy yoga, meditation and cooking demos in the Healthy Hut. Stop by the Oasis Beer & Wine Garden for…

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Vapour Organic Beauty

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A green girl can’t always have it all, or can she? Though natural makeup has come a long way, it often leaves me dissatisfied with either performance, longevity, or color options. But I’ve discovered one company that really delivers: Vapour Organic…

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Orderin’ Ocean-Friendly Seafood

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So we’ve finally realized that fish in the sea are not an inexhaustible resource.  One only needs to watch The End of the Line to realize how many threatened fish species are in decline.  And celebrities chefs like Jamie Oliver…

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Goody is offering 5 lucky winners an Eco Movement™ Bamboo Brush ($11.50 value). Express your eco-side. Next time you’re in the market for a hairbrush, say goodbye to plastics and hello to nature. The Goody’s Eco Movement™ collection of brushes…

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DIY: Recycled Style

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We can’t take any credit for this bright idea as it was shared with us from our friends over at Body and Soul: Whole Living Magazine. We loved the design so much we had to share it. And since it…

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Breakfast in Bed

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Still haven’t gotten anything for Mom yet?  That’s okay, you can always skip the prix fixe brunch menu and make her breakfast in bed instead with these delicious mom-friendly and meat-free recipes courtesy of the Healthy Voyager. Mom-osas 2  cups…

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Alright art snobs (like moi), check it out…A+D gets a permanent home! This past Monday night Angelenos celebrated their passion for architecture in a new space. Crowds of sophisticated architectural engineers and elegant women filled the art deco building located…

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This Is Not IKEA

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This Is Not Your Typical Furniture Store Love Ikea prices, but hate the idea of buying mass produced items that your best friend, and his friend, and his friend’s friend  already own?  Delve through the many unique, vintage pieces at…

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Cinco de Mayo: Green Pina Colada

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May is full of exciting culinary inspiration. It’s meatless month here at YDT.  There’s cinco de mayo. And it’s officially warming up. In my mind, all of the adds up to a delicious, all natural smoothie that’s both nutritious and…

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