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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 9, 2008 5:54 AM
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Filed Under: Gifts, Shopping |
Psssst...if you've left your Mother's Day gift until the last minute, it's not too late to place an online order at Organic Bouquet, your online source for pesticide-free flowers and eco-friendly gifts. The deadline for guaranteeing your order arrives by Mother's Day is 3 pm EST/12 pm PST today.
Choose from a selection of bouquets featuring roses, white calla lilies, Peruvian lilies, blue irises, French tulips or the gorgeous (Pinky Bean favorite-and-therefore-approved) Stargazer lilies. The site is currently offering $10 off a select lily bouquets that also come with a complimentary small box of chocolates.
If your mother is a big tea drinker give her the best of both world's with the Flowering Tea Gift Set. Handpicked white, green and black tea leaves are hand-sewn with cotton thread into rosettes or small bundles, so when the tea is steeped the leaves transform into stunning flowering shapes. The set contains nine tea bouquets and a glass teapot so the blooming leaves are visible as they steep, and the set comes packed in a handmade bamboo gift box.
Flowers are a nice, classic option that most moms will love, unless she happens to be allergic. If that's the case, opt for one of Organic Bouquet's alternative gift options such as a decorative tin full of equally colorful, USDA-certified organic cookies, an at-home Lavender & Eucalyptus Spa basket or the Ultimate Organic Fruit Basket. For a truly decadent treat include a box of one dozen Art Bite Chocolates made from rich organic chocolate from Madagascar that have a 68% cocoa content (not to mention they're so pretty!).
Time is running out so hit the jump to visit Organic Bouquet online and place your order before it's too late!
» Organic Bouquet
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 9, 2008 3:08 AM
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Filed Under: Life, Shopping |
When there are water bottles as cute and affordable as these ones from Pottery Barn, there is definitely no reason to keep hanging on to potentially toxic bottles. Find an alternative use for your Nalgene bottles (such as turning it into a solar lantern) and pick one of these up instead.
These 25-ounce Pottery Barn reusable bottles are made from aluminum, eliminating concerns about the possibility of cancer from bottles containing bisphenol A. The screwtop lids are equipped with a carabiner so you can attach the bottle to your work or beach bag for added convenience, plus the bright, vivid design is perfect for summer. But the best part is that they're reasonably priced at just $10, meaning you can pick one up for your significant other (the blue/green design is definitely unisex!), your mom, sister, best friend, child, accountant and anybody else you can think of that you want to protect from harmful chemicals.
Visit Pottery Barn online for more information.
» Pottery Barn (Official Site)
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 8, 2008 4:03 PM
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Filed Under: Clothes, Shopping |
Gisele Bundchen is arguably the world's top model, earning millions (and millions) of dollars each year (in fact, the Guinness Book of World Records has bestowed the title of "World's Richest Supermodel" upon her).
Underneath the flawless exterior however is Gisele's desire to raise environmental awareness. For the past few years, she has collaborated with Brazilian flip-flop designer Ipanema to design a line of sandals as part of the Ipanema Gisele Bundchen G2B collection. The line has been incredibly successful, with last year's sell-out collection raising thousands of dollars for the Kisedje Tribal Campaign. The 2008 collection will be used to promote awareness about water preservation and a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the sandals will be donated to organizations such as WWF to support these efforts.
To further enhance the eco-friendly message, the shoes are 100 per cent vegan and 99 per cent of any excess material remaining from the manufacturing of the sandals are recycled. The shoes are also 100 per cent recyclable. Best of all, the flip-flops in Gisele's collection are incredibly affordable, ranging in price from approximately US$20 to US$45.
Visit the official Ipanema G2B website to order one (or five) pairs for yourself.
» Ipanema Flip Flops (Official Site)
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 7, 2008 7:59 AM
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Filed Under: Life, Shopping |
Thanks to Alexis Lamstein for this story!
Mother's Day is right around the corner and you have not yet bought a gift. How is that possible? You couldn't find five minutes to shop for a gift for the woman who has devoted her entire life to you? Okay, enough with the guilt! Get to it!
While you do not have much time (Mother's Day is May 11) you can still send a thoughtful, personal AND organic gift. SomeoneSpoilMe.com, the gift experts, are here to help. See link for some fabulous options!
» Someone Spoil Me
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 5, 2008 6:04 AM
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Filed Under: Clothes, Shopping |
Not only is it hard to believe it's already May, but Mother's Day is already less than a week away! There's no need to panic (yet) if you haven't given thought to finding the perfect gift for mom since you still have six days left. However, don't develop the Christmas mentality and wait until the day before to start shopping either. That tends to result in an impulse purchase that may reflect desperation more than thoughtfulness. Instead, check out our green gift ideas over the course of the next few days and let them inspire you to pick out something she'll not only love because it's from her child (or children), but be able to enjoy for its earth-friendly qualities as well.
This Kimono Robe by Under the Canopy is made from 100% organic cotton and is thankfully a one-size-fits-all gift, so you don't have to worry about trying to figure out sizing ("Well I think she'd take a large, but do I stick with a small since buying a large may seem insulting?" Sigh.). There are also three beautiful colors to pick from and the robe is on sale for $36! Green and affordable, could it be any more perfect? Well possibly: the company offers expedited shipping so you can avoid the nail-biting fear your gift won't arrive in time for the big day.
» Under The Canopy (Official Site)
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 5, 2008 2:42 AM
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Filed Under: Shopping |
A few weeks ago, we gave you some basic tips from ab-tastic gardener Jamie Durie for designing the perfect outdoor room. If Jamie's wise words (or maybe it was his fantastic six-pack) convinced the gardener in you that creating an outdoor space was a great spring and summer project, be sure to check out Jamie's book, appropriately titled The Outdoor Room.
It doesn't matter if you have a huge area or a tiny patch of green space your real estate agent dared label a backyard, Jamie shows you how to make it an enclosed space with walls and floors, and of course ambient lighting and furniture to complete the whole picture. He was even smart enough to include some photos and sketches so you don't just have to try to imagine what he's talking about.
Jamie may not appear shirtless anywhere in the book (so don't buy it if that's really what you're hoping for), however he's got some great ideas for creating a comfortable space that will have you wanting to spend more time outdoors than in.
» Amazon
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on May 2, 2008 10:02 AM
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Filed Under: Shopping |
Reusable bags are a great way to lessen your impact on the earth and carry your belongings around in style. If you want to promote environmental awareness to your child by avoiding the use of plastic bags that end up in landfills, this reusable Curious George tote from Target is an adorable (and affordable!) option. The kids can take it on a trip to the the library or fill it with their favorite toys to lug along on their next play date. Be sure you take the time to explain to the little ones why reusable bags are a better option than the plastic alternative.
Or if you happen to fondly remember reading about The Man with the Yellow Hat as a youngster, just consider this a throwback to your childhood and pick up one for yourself. After all, retro gear is always in style!
These bags aren't available in-store so hit the jump to visit Target online to place your order.
» Target
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Posted by Leafy Green
on April 29, 2008 5:31 PM
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Filed Under: Life, Shopping |
It's hard to believe that it was last October when I first posted on the documentary King Corn. The movie played in a limited theatrical release last year, so a lot of people might have missed out on seeing this film. Well, now it's available on DVD so you can either rent it or pick one up from your favorite online retailer.
This is a movie about food, the politics of food, and the changing landscape of farming in America. The premise is two college buddies go back to their farming roots and attempt to grow a single acre of corn. As we follow their journey we learn about how farming has changed over the last 80 years and about the complex system that regulates every aspect of the production and processing of this staple crop.
The reviews of King Corn have been overwhelmingly positive, and you owe it to yourself to watch this movie and draw your own conclusions. Like any modern documentary it may contain a bit of sensationalism and finger-wagging, but so what? It's enteraining, educational, and when you're done you'll be 100% more knowledgeable about your empty bowl of popcorn when the closing credits roll.
» Amazon.com
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on April 29, 2008 12:27 PM
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Filed Under: Life, Shopping |
Thanks to SolLight for this story!
The last thing this planet needs is any more plastic in the landfills. But what do you do with your old polycarbonate water bottle (Nalgene or similar) that you don't want to use any more? Don't throw it away! With the incredibly handy LightCap200 you can turn your old (or new) bottle into the coolest home, deck, boat or camping lantern anywhere!
Just pull off the old cap and replace it with a safe, bright, environmentally-friendly solar-powered LED LightCap200 and you'll have light anywhere you want without wasteful batteries, dangerous, toxic fuel, or electric cords.
Put one on your picnic table, deck, out by the BBQ, kids playhouse, bedroom night-light, car safety light, cockpit light on your boat, camper, tent or anywhere else. Simply fill your bottle with water (even colored water) for a safe lantern that won't run out of fuel or be a fire hazard. No candles to burn out, and because your bottle is filled with water it won't tip over if the wind picks up.
The built-in light sensor automatically turns the light on whenever it gets dark, and off when there's enough light for charging. Or you can click the water-tight switch and turn it off manually. It weights only 2.6 ounces and you can even use it as a flashlight. The four super-bright, white LEDs provide lots of light without giving off any heat or danger of chemicals in your water.
By adding a LightCap200 cap to your bottle you're not only creating a useful item, you're helping the environment. You can even use your bottle for storage of items like trail snacks, dog treats, fire starting supplies, a first aid kit - anything you want to keep safe, floating and dry. With the LightCap200 on top, you've always got a useful emergency light.
The LightCap200 is just $19.95 and will last for many years of continuous use. They make a great gift and are available at many fine outdoor stores as well as online.
Hit the jump to visit to purchase your own LightCap200.
» SolLight.com
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Posted by Pinky Bean
on April 29, 2008 11:55 AM
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Filed Under: Life, Shopping |
Celebrities are auctioning off hand-me-downs from the smallest members of their families to raise money for a few different charities. The Johnson's Celebrity Hand Me Down Auction, beginning today and running until May 9, will benefit organizations such as March of the Dimes, Save the Children, Zero to Three and Baby Buggy.
Items up for grabs include a black messenger-style diaper bag used by Jason Bourne himself (also known around Hollywood as Matt Damon), Julianne Moore's beechwood highchair, a car seat donated by The View's Elizabeth Hasselbeck and a track suit worn by the son of Law and Order: SUV star Mariska Hargitay.
Even though it's likely not a hardship for the parents to donate these items , the auction is still raising money for a great cause and even though it may be inadvertent, these celebrities are promoting recycling and reinforcing the concept that you can always find a good home for things around your home that may no longer be needed (a home other than a landfill that is!).
Hit the jump to visit the auction on eBay and place your bid.
» eBay
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If your home is heated using radiators, be sure that you're heating the room and not the walls! Your local hardware store likely has reflectors in stock which you can mount between the radiator and wall to help reflect more heat energy into the room.
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