Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Vegan This: The Bouchon Bakery’s ‘Bouchon au Chocolate’
Sometimes it’s the culinary journey, not the destination. Look at any glossy photo spread of food or a bakery case displaying chiseled cakes, and cooking perfection seems so attainable. After a week of whisking, whipping, creaming and spatula-tasting I’m here … Continue reading
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Three Healthy Taco Variations You Can’t Live Without
Putting a spin on the classic Mexican street food. If you don’t have a taco obsession, you’re doing something wrong in the kitchen. Quick and simple, and also versatile for a variety of dietary preferences, tacos are one of the … Continue reading
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Wild Ramps & Bleu Cheese Fondue Recipe
Wild ramps, or Allium tricoccum, also known as wild leeks, are a perennial early spring vegetable that can be easily foraged in the Appalachian Mountains and Eastern Canada. The wild plant has a strong garlic like odor, which I personally love; but from conversations … Continue reading
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Sunday Recipe: Healthy Banana Bread
Banana bread revamped and loaded with essential fatty acids. When it comes to recipes, we all have a few go-to classics, many that we grew up on. Be it apple pie, banana bread or oatmeal cookies, these are our comfort … Continue reading
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Eat Your Broccoli! Cruciferous Vegetables Help Fight & Prevent Cancer
I guess mom was right — eating your broccoli really is good for you. A recent study by the Linus Pauling Institute, in coordination with Oregon State University, found evidence that broccoli and other plants in the cabbage family (Cruciferae) have … Continue reading
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Eat Your Broccoli! Cruciferous Vegetables Help Fight & Prevent Cancer
I guess mom was right — eating your broccoli really is good for you. A recent study by the Linus Pauling Institute, in coordination with Oregon State University, found evidence that broccoli and other plants in the cabbage family (Cruciferae) have … Continue reading
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Eat Your Broccoli! Cruciferous Vegetables Help Fight & Prevent Cancer
I guess mom was right — eating your broccoli really is good for you. A recent study by the Linus Pauling Institute, in coordination with Oregon State University, found evidence that broccoli and other plants in the cabbage family (Cruciferae) have … Continue reading
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10 Songs for a Dinner Party
An exclusive EcoSalon playlist for your next night of hosting. Throwing a dinner party? Or need inspiration for getting some friends together for an evening of good food and drink? This playlist should do the trick. Check out the music … Continue reading
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10 Songs for a Dinner Party
An exclusive EcoSalon playlist for your next night of hosting. Throwing a dinner party? Or need inspiration for getting some friends together for an evening of good food and drink? This playlist should do the trick. Check out the music … Continue reading
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10 Songs for a Dinner Party
An exclusive EcoSalon playlist for your next night of hosting. Throwing a dinner party? Or need inspiration for getting some friends together for an evening of good food and drink? This playlist should do the trick. Check out the music … Continue reading
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