It might just be a matter of thinking about red cars and so suddenly seeing red cars everywhere one looks, but it seems to me that once I started researching organic foods for an article I am writing, … more
We often wonder just how bad household cleaners are for children's health. Can they be that bad? Do they really help cause asthma? A little can't hurt, right? Well, EWG gives you a pretty good idea of … more
Going around the World in almost 2 hour and seeing what no one has ever seen before. Up in the air mostly and through Yann Arthus-Bertrand's eyes. It is riveting and … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Home (movie).
January 26, 2010
I had the opportunity to drive a rental Toyota Pious, er, I mean Prius in Los Angeles over Christmas weekend as part of my Holiday Inn package. After all the hoopla over this particular hybrid, … more
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PeccatorImpius reviewed King Corn.
January 25, 2010
King Corn is one of those rare documentaries that is both informative and engaging to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and felt that I gained a better understanding of the issues in US agriculture … more
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Ulalume posted a Quick Tip about Bottled Water.
January 24, 2010
So now I am encouraged to write a couple of more oblique reviews :| This subject coalesced from going back and forth between Santa Cruz CA, and England. When I'm … more
When you are starting a yoga practice, many things seem complicated and foreign. Everyone around you seems to know what there are doing, while the teacher is speaking to you in another language and bending … more
Do you want to know what happened to our first sippy cup from the baby registry? I was smart enough to leave it closed with water inside on many occasions. So mold started growing in the spout and I could … more
First we learned that disposable plastic drinking bottles have helped create the biggest 'landfill' on Earth (in the Pacific Ocean), and then we learned what it takes (the hidden cost of making them); … more
I am one who judges a book by it cover, and when the cover has "Earth" or "Green" it will always snag a low rating, due to the fact that Green 99.9% of the time means it doesn't work. … more
Take a look at the Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) website. Looks honorable, right? Reminiscent of a leader in sustainability? Well, looks can be deceiving and you shouldn't take anyone at their word. … more
Okay... I confess that I never really thought about the possibility of liquors and mixers being organic, but it does make sense given how many parts of our food chain have been reengineered and rendered. … more
I've got an overflowing closet, I've taken over part of my husband's closet, and there's an extra rack in the basement for off-season clothes. Now that's just silly, because I only … more
Personally I consider books on cocktails and spirits as interesting and important as cookbooks themselves. I'm usually a beer and wine person and like an occasional kamikaze or vanilla cranberry but this … more
This is a book you'll use for a planned cocktail party rather than an impromptu cocktail as most cocktails have ingredients that are usually not on hand. Saffron, blue agave nectar, pomegranate juice … more
I have a number of books on mixing drinks and really do not need another one. But this one caught my eye. When you see the pictures inside you will understand, they are fantastic. It really makes every … more
Something tells me I am not the only female on a lifelong hunt for the perfect moisturizer. I probably went through at least ten different brands before I started paying attention to ingredients and trying … more
Just in time for flu season! No, I don't have germaphobia, you would know that if you came to my house. It isn't exactly sparkling clean. I was looking for a way to clean the air though now that winter … more
20 years married and never wore a wedding ring! And it wasn't for any ethical reason either. Just never wore rings and thought we never would. But then, we happened upon Brilliant … more
I accidentally ran into this store while driving around an area in Los Angeles, and that was an awesome find. We have all heard of Habitat for Humanity, but I'm not sure if too … more