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February 2, 2010 Written by Danielle Davis

When a natural resource falls from the sky for free, it makes good sense to collect the bounty. That’s the story with rainwater harvesting. By getting a simple rain barrel designed for the task, you can collect rainfall to water your garden (or wash your car). (An added bonus is that rain’s not treated with chlorine like that which flows from the tap, making it perfect for plants.) ...

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January 12, 2010 Written by Danielle Davis

Hankies have been out of mainstream fashion for some time and while I applaud anyone saving tissues by using them, I for, one, don’t want to keep goobers in my pocket. There is, however, a new handkerchief-inspired product that makes a whole lot of sense environmentally, even for germaphobes like me! What about a personal towel you carry with you when you’re out and about? Especially one that’s super cute, made from Fair Trade, organic cotton and non-toxic dyes, is only for your use and saves all those paper towels? Read More →

December 7, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler

As the holidays get stressful, the first thing to get dropped is often our exercise routine.  This is rather unfortunate because exercise is a tool we have to help eliminate stress and the extra pounds that come from munching on holiday treats. If you’re worried about falling off the treadmill, fear not. I recently sat down with certified Pilates instructor Kristen Matthews who shared some tips to keep your core tight and your body lean during the holidays and beyond. Compared to working out in a gym,

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November 25, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler

Babies enter the world pure and should remain so, but with the amount of chemicals found in the average baby product, it becomes hard for them to stay that way.   This is why Annie Totten decided to create Bloume Baby, an online destination for modern, eco-friendly clothing, toys and all other products related to baby. Annie previously worked for big corporate retailers like Gap and Disney but wanted to create a retail experience that would embody her love of children, fashion and our planet.  Before having her first child, she birthed ...

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