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Pinkwashing: A Growing Concern
In case the plastering of pink-ribbon adorned products was not enough make you “aware” that that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it was fitting to remind you. But, is there anyone left who needs reminding? Ron and I have been indirectly affected by breast cancer, which today, affects 1 in 8… Read More
The World’s Only Natural Memory Foam Mattress
If you are an avid reader and follower of this blog, then you are most likely familiar with our favorite {healthy}mattress by Essentia. If this is your first visit, and you have been lead to believe that traditional mattresses are not toxic, then hold on to your polyurethane foam! Did you know that your mattress… Read More
Corn: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Halloween is right around the corner. If you ever braved the paths of a corn maze, then you are familiar with how it can grab a hold of your imagination, turning benign stalks into monsters and discarded cobs into severed limbs. It’s just a trick of the light – but take a look at the… Read More
The SMARTest Car on the Block!
Earlier this week we discussed Smart Meters…not smart. Today, we are showcasing the smart car…very smart! You may have seen them zipping around a town near you – squeezing ever so effortlessly into small parking spots, passing you on the freeway and – maybe even riding a ferry (o.k., that was us). One place you’re… Read More
Meet Fisker: A New Kind of CARma
Justin Bieber owns one. So does Leonardo DiCaprio. Sleek. Sexy. Sustainable. These three words come to mind when describing the world’s first luxury electric vehicle (or, as adjectives to the above owners) produced by Fisker Automotive and manufactured at Valmet Automotive in Finland. Otherwise known as the Fisker Karma, you may have seen it strutting… Read More
3 Simple Swaps for a Healthy Labor Day
Ahh, the last three-day weekend of the summer is approaching and, if you are like most of Americans, the idea of frolicking in the sun before the crisp air of Fall rolls in, then you are not alone. We are fortunate to live in Southern California – just a few miles from the beach. This… Read More
6 Tips to Remove Odors in the Home Naturally Without Chemicals
Homeowners go to great lengths to ensure their home looks, feels and smells clean. But if you’ve become accustomed to the scents of your own home, how can you really know if it’s odor-free? Homes trap all kinds of smells — last night’s salmon dinner, dirty gym clothes in the laundry basket, the cat’s litter… Read More