You know what they say – everything is bigger in Texas. Even mosquito bites. I should know because I just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Austin. Wonderful views, fantastic food, family, new friends and oh yeah — mosquitoes that found me exceptionally tasty (Ron, on the other hand? Not one… Read More
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5 Sustainable Countertops That Are Better Than Granite
By Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID There is a funny myth out there that granite countertops are the crown jewel; the very best possible thing you could have in a kitchen. They are considered a sign of quality, even a major selling point for houses on the market. “New kitchen and bath, with GRANITE countertops!” boast… Read More
Feng Shui for New Buildings: 7 Essential Tips
By Carol Cannon Feng Shui is often used to correct imbalances in one’s surroundings. Did you know that you can also create a new home or commercial space by incorporating the tools of Feng Shui? It’s an ideal time to implement these ancient guidelines. Here are seven tips to keep in mind when designing your… Read More
From Toxic Clean: To A PUR New Skin Routine Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! 3 Piece Skin Essentials (Purifying Rice Face Wash, Hydro drench Moisturizing Gel, and Multi-Eye effects) Targeted Serums (Energizing Oxygen, Fountain of Youth, Wild Durian Fruit Peel, and Insta-Erase Face Lift Gel) Men’s Kit (Men’s Shave Cream, Men’s Active Hair + Body and Wash Duo, and Men’s Essential After Shave Gel Cream)… Read More
A New Mama’s World: A Green Fantastic Point of View
By guest blogger, Chef Tanya Fuqua Boy – they tell you life will be different, but you’re never really prepared for the changes that life as a first time mom will bring! You love your new role, but how do you maintain your previous healthy routine with this new more complicated AND time consuming one;… Read More
DIY Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe
By The Dabblist Raise your hand if you’re a lip balm-aholic! I can’t be the only one. I used to go through several tubes of balm on a monthly basis, all in the name of moisturized (and oh so kissable) lips. But then one day, I had my aha moment. It involved turning the tube… Read More
A Day in the Life of Lisa: My GREEN Product Routine – Part III
Photo credit: Nest Design Group Hi ho, hi ho…it’s off to bed I go. Phew, have you been following me through Part I and Part II of this series? If not, you’ll wanna catch up by reading the first two now. This has been a bit eye-opening in terms of how many products I use… Read More
Cosmetic Lies in Pink Disguise: The Top 10 Ingredients to Avoid!
It’s October which is synonymous with National Breast Cancer Awareness. We’ve discussed Pinkwashing here before (Pinkwashing: A Growing Concern) and this time, chemist and industry expert, David Pollock, is releasing a warning regarding “pinkwashing” practices common in the beauty industry. The term pinkwashing refers to the sale of items that contain ingredients that are known… Read More