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Because your weekend plans are no laughing matter. BAKE You love to: bake…almost as much as you love to eat. Have your cake, cookies and bake your brownies too when you take part in: this weekend’s Bakesale For Japan. Why?…

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It’s A Done Deal

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Deals and steals! Get Eco-chic With “Eco-Chic: The Fashion Paradox” Eco-fashion is no longer just hemp shoes and bamboo shirts – just ask Sandy Black, author of “Eco-Chic: The Fashion Paradox.” In her book she exposes the “naked truth” behind…

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See why this skin care line is a favorite at Your Daily Thread. Without fail, John Masters Organics always pops up when discussing our favorite beauty brands in meetings. We agree the line is entirely well worth the cost as…

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Get Your Gleam On

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A natural teeth whitening product we love. This teeth whitening kit: Sure, everybody’s doing it. But the typical do-it-yourself whitening product contains harsh chemicals (hydrogen, carbamide peroxides) and bleach that may irritate the mouth and stomach. Over-bleaching can break down…

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Spring Clean Your Playlist

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Spring some life into your music library. Knowing you, you’re well into your spring cleaning to-do list. You’ve recycled old electronics, donated clothes you no longer wear, tended to the herb garden and recommitted to your New Year’s resolution.  You’re…

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Sip To Spring!

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Organic spring wine and food pairings. It’s rumored that organic grapes make better wine. With no chemical pesticides, added sulfites or preservatives allowed, we heartily agree. Certified organic wines are a great choice, especially if you are sulfite sensitive. We’ve…

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Who What Wear

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We dish on local digs, vintage finds and more. CONSIGN You finally: cleaned out your over-stuffed closet but aren’t sure what to do with all of that still-in-great-shape-but-just-isn’t-me-anymore wear. Bring it to: Ampersand Boutique, Larchmont’s newest consignment shop. Why? Profits…

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Support Relief Efforts In Japan

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Your purchase makes a difference. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words… And these images speak volumes. Purchase one of these prints by photographer Hilda Grahnat, like this postcard set printed on 100% recycled organic paper, and all proceeds will…

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Spring into the season with these fab Etsy finds. Shake off the cold days of winter and shimmy into the warm days of spring with these five accessories found on Etsy. You’ll go from feeling drab to fab in no…

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Who Needs A Yard?

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A DIY indoor herb garden perfect for the apartment-bound. Attention all apartment dwellers! Beautify your indoor space with a simple, do-it-yourself, organic herb garden. By choosing easy-to-grow herbs, the right soil mixture, and a sunny spot near a window, even…

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Goodbye Toxins

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Trade your all-purpose spray for an eco-friendly version. This typical all purpose cleaner: seems like your best friend. It’s a one-step solution that keeps your house shiny, smells great and seems perfectly safe since it’s for every nook-and-cranny, right? Think…

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Tracy Hepler, founder of Your Daily Thread, talks with AOL’s City’s Best about green living in Los Angeles, being eco-curious and more! Get the scoop here. … … … …

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Founder, Tracy Hepler, is living green and looking good in her recent feature on Eco-Chick. Hepler showed off her eco-chic fashion sense in a vintage blouse and locally made jeans. Hepler told Eco-Chick that she loves the vintage shops on…

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Chevré From Home

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Trade that rubbery hunk of dairy for a DIY Urban CheeseCraft kit. This mass-produced cheese:  In the age of convenience, it is tempting to sacrifice quality for quantity. Commercially produced cheese may contain antibiotics, toxic pesticides and growth hormones. Also…

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Deals O’ Plenty

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Cultural Treasures In search of that pot o’ gold, are ya? Gifts of Humanity features treasures from around the globe made by disadvantaged artisans. With every purchase, a portion goes to a U.S.-based “Good Cause” of your choice. Receive a…

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Add a little green to your St. Patrick’s Day. DRINK You’ve been: down on your luck. Go for the gold – or rather amber – at: Angel City Brewing opening today in Downtown Los Angeles. Why? Just in time for…

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Look Younger In 5 Steps

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Instantly turn back the clock and take years off your face. Last month, Details magazine published their article “Five Ways to Look Younger in Less Than 30 Minutes” with suggestions like Botox, artificial fillers and teeth bonding. Well, we wanted…

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Sweet Green Dreams

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Five organic bedding companies that we love. Your bed should be a comfy, safe sanctuary for dreams and restoration. So what are chemicals, pesticides, and toxins doing in your sheets? Specifically, linens with terms like crease resistant, stretch-proof, stain-proof, and…

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Five Green Dates To Try

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Take your love connection to the next level. He loves me. She loves me not…regardless you’d better go on a darn good date, right?  Here are five green dates to try with that special (or not so special) someone: Bicycle…

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Earth Loving Premium Tees

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Element Eden’s Conscious By Nature premium t-shirt giveaway. As a thank you for my guest blogging on their site late January, Element Eden has partnered with Your Daily Thread for an exclusive giveaway. Element’s Conscious By Nature collection has launched their new…

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Spring Greening!

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Four fabulous salads to try in L.A. Brush off those winter blues and get green for spring! With sunny days just around the corner, we could all use a little more bright color on our plates. Get creative with one…

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Back to Cool

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Get schooled by our Weekend Guide. LEARN You’re ready: to go back to school. Class is now in session at: Public School 612 in Downtown Los Angeles. Why? This new gastro-pub on the block gives you the opportunity to test…

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Worldly Deals

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Latin Fashion Flair Vibrant colors, rich textures, and fairly traded fabrics—what’s not to love about Latin Threads Trading Co.? Inspired by indigenous artisan designs from Oaxaca and Chiapas Mexico, each piece of clothing is unique and beautiful. Add some Latin…

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When our editors seek relaxation and ultimate pampering, this is where they go.Zen Retreat Try Ra Organic Spa’s Manuka Honey Drizzle Bath and 60-minute Thai Massage. Detox and soften your skin in New Zealand honey and an organic fruit extract…

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