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Unstitched Utilities Shoes: Next Day Low

Unstitched Utilities

I have always been a sneakers kind of girl. I am 5’7″ and never saw the need to add a few inches to my height. Of course this has all recently changed and now I have at least 4 or 5 high heeled shoes. Still, I lean more towards a good and comfy pair of sneakers. And a few days back I got to add a brand new pair of ... read more

1st May 2013

How to Choose the Best Natural Comforters?

Best Natural Comforters

Choosing the right type of comforter is quite essential for a comfortable sleep. Lack of proper sleep can contribute to various health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, impaired mental judgment and so forth. Human beings spend one third of their lives sleeping, so it is important to choose the right type of bedding, bed sheets and comforters that pave way to a sound and comfortable sleep. Organic comforters ... read more

13th April 2013

Ology: Walgreens line of green products

Walgreens Ology Green Products

Even though I am not the greenest of people, I do try my best to use alternative green products that are not only beter for my family but for the planet as well. Recently I got the opportunity of trying a few products from Walgreens new line of green products: Ology.  The Ology line of green products includes a little bit of everything: Baby lotion Baby 2-in-1 body wash Fabric ... read more

4th February 2013

Sustainable Clothing

From PDX with Love // Sustainable Clothing

By definition: sus·tain·a·ble/səˈstānəbəl/ Adjective: Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. (esp. of development, exploitation, or agriculture) Conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.   Sustainable clothing refers to the fabrics produced without harming the environment, whether from sustainably grown fiber crops or recycled materials. Historically, eco-friendly clothing meant second hand clothing, or reusing old garments. Nowadays it leans more towards reducing the amount ... read more

13th September 2012

Reducing Waste at Home

Reduce Waste at Home

Mondays are our trash day and as we were taking our recycling bins to the curb I realized how our trash fluctuates in amount from week to week. There have been weeks were we have an overloaded trash bin while on other weeks we barely fill it. This got me thinking, what can I do get to the point where my trash has to be picked up once a month? ... read more

7th August 2012
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