Is it me or do kids seem to outgrow their toys faster than they do their diapers? There’s always some new “must-have” that outdates last month’s “must-have” and it’s nearly impossible to keep up with the latest trends. But we…
There is only thing more irritating to a new vegetarian than getting harassed by your non-supportive meat-eater friends about why you should still eat meat. And that is, getting harassed by know-it-all plant-eaters about how your vegetarian diet isn’t vegetarian…
Truth is, many of us are washing our hair with dirty shampoo… even when we’re spending a small fortune on high-end products from the salon. Yep! No matter the price, nearly all the shampoos at the supermarket, the mall –…
Wow, does the fashion industry move fast these days! We used to have two fashion seasons: fall/winter and spring/summer. Now we have 52 mini-seasons with new items tempting us every week. It’s called “fast fashion” and for some, the lure…
It doesn’t really seem fair that we pay more for organic foods, wines, clothing, and personal care products. But that’s the way the system works, right? Organic farmers pay high costs for the certification and the more labor-intensive farming practices…
Use these simple tips to extend the charge — and life — your device’s batteries. Hold the charge longer To optimize the lifetime of your rechargeable battery: Products that use rechargeable batteries will tell you how long it takes to…
Are you are an avid fashionista with a taste for upmarket labels, but a paycheck that doesn’t match your wishlist? Stop drooling on that boutique window and consider lux second-hand fashion! And yes, by ‘lux’, I do mean luxury. Consignment…
By now, we’ve all heard about the importance of improving our indoor air quality. We know that breathing fresh air is good and that indoor air… is often not so good. Even in a big, bustling city, the air can…
You’ve heard that the air inside our homes is significantly more polluted than the air outside, right? In fact, some studies say it is three to five times more polluted! To top it off, our indoor air quality becomes even…
Car share memberships offer a low-cost alternative to owning a car. The key benefit is that members can rent for short periods of time (even by the hour) with just a few clicks from their phone. Generally speaking, car share…