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…
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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…
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…
If you’ve ever seen how silk is made, you know how fascinating the process is. The silk strands that ultimately become wedding dresses and other garments are literally unraveled from cocoons. Sometimes the silkworm caterpillars have already emerged as moths…
Eco-chic wedding dresses are all the rage, and for one very good reason: brides want to feel good on their wedding day! What is it about ‘regular’ wedding dresses that brides find so unappealing and can get in the way…
Ok, you’ve set your date, secured the venue, and just about finished the guest list. It’s time to design the wedding paper! Invitations, RSVP cards, programs, menus, table cards – it’s all so exciting. And come hell or high water,…
You’re already eating organic foods because they’re healthier for your body and the environment, right? Me too. And it’s probably safe to say that (like me) you favor organic personal care products because you want to nurture your hair and…
Phthalates (pronounced thah-lates) are a family of chemicals found in thousands of consumer products from shampoo to sex toys. Phthalates can act as a plasticizer to help soften durable plastics and make them more flexible. They are also used in…