advertisement

Most Recent

Shrink Your Shelter

thumbnail

 A look at the small house movement and its effects. Don’t mistake these charming, under 500 square feet pint-sized pads for decorative playhouses. They may look like something shrunk for an Alice in Wonderland theme park, but rest assured these…

Read more

Think Outside The Junk

thumbnail

Creative repurposing ideas we love. Clever reuse designs can transform old, seemingly useless items into unique pieces that add custom flair and charm. Eco-friendly and fresh, impress friends with your crafty side by trying these do-it-yourself projects. These personal creations…

Read more

Local Flavor

thumbnail

Five of our favorite CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) for Angelenos. Living in the city means you have a lot of options. There are plenty of good and plenty of bad, but one of the hands-down best decisions is to participate…

Read more

Perfect Places To Picnic

thumbnail

Five of our favorite L.A. locations to picnic. Whether it’s quality time with family and friends or a romantic date to remember, picnic excursions can’t be beat. Spend a dreamy afternoon leisurely grazing al fresco from a basket of edible…

Read more

A Room With A View

thumbnail

How to rent a fire lookout tower. The bustle of city life may have you craving an escape to the great outdoors. Nothing is more therapeutic than nature’s simple serenity and camping provides a perfect solution. A loftier alternative? Rent…

Read more

thumbnail

An eco-friendly guide for planning the perfect beach party. Summer is peeking around the corner, beckoning us with the aroma of coconut sunscreen and the promise of sand between our toes. Can you feel it? The first beach party of…

Read more

5 Sunny Staycations

thumbnail

Five of our favorite local destinations for Angelenos. Warm summer sun has us itching for a vacation. You, too?  There’s no need to venture far. Hidden treasures abound; you just need to know where to find them. From day trips…

Read more

thumbnail

Trade your single-use pens and markers for Pentel’s Recycology products instead. This single-use pen and highlighter: is used, tossed into your desk drawer with a pile of others, and eventually lands in the trash. It may seem harmless to throw…

Read more

Hit The Road…

thumbnail

Replace your old, overused luggage with this hemp-based, sustainable version. This common suitcase and travel bag is probably looking a bit worn. Although buying travel bags may not be high on your to-do list, vacation time is almost upon us…

Read more

thumbnail

Our picks for seasonal flowers to buy. Late spring has blossomed, so why not bring it indoors and give your home a fresh burst of bright color? Even though Mother’s Day is over, you can still surround yourself and your…

Read more

thumbnail

Five of our favorite partner exercises. Don’t subject yourself to another minute alone on the treadmill like a caged hamster. Exercising with a partner is a great way to beat those calorie-burning blues, plus the encouragement and interaction can make…

Read more

The Joy of Hobby Farming

thumbnail

Enjoy a sustainable lifestyle without giving up your job. As savvy members of the eco-conscious community, we’re more than familiar with the concept of sustainable living. We alter our lifestyle to preserve and nurture the earth. We buy locally, use…

Read more

A Better Bottle

thumbnail

Ditch single-use water bottles for this greener alternative. This single-use water bottle: destroys our environment at a rate of more than 60 million bottles each year. Some plastic bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially dangerous chemical that can leach…

Read more

Refresh Those Walls

thumbnail

Safer paints for a greener home. Take a whiff. That pungent smell of a freshly painted room is actually airborne chemicals evaporating from the walls. These potentially carcinogenic substances, called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), linger in your room even after…

Read more

Drink To Your Health!

thumbnail

Enter for your chance to win a gift certificate to Kombucha Kamp! Refreshing, organic, and healthy, Kombucha Tea just might be the world’s perfect drink. A delicious detoxifier that’s power packed with active enzyme probiotics, this spritzy beverage aids digestion…

Read more

Spick And Span

thumbnail

Five shortcuts for a quicker home cleaning. Sunny days, crisp air, and fragrant blossoms of spring have arrived. It’s time to clean house! Don’t procrastinate or despair. Focus, people, focus. We can do this quickly. Here are a few handy…

Read more

Get Your Gleam On

thumbnail

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…

Read more

Who Needs A Yard?

thumbnail

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…

Read more