January 2009 Entries
Technorati Tags: unrefined shea butter,shea butter lip balm,natural skin moisturizer,African shea butter,natural skin care We love winter because it marks a time of nesting and hibernation. But months spent indoors exposed to dry and artificial heat in combination with the cold outside air takes its toll on us, mentally and physically. All you have to do is to look closely at your skin to see how winter affects you. During these cold winter months, no part of our body is affected more than our skin. From dry hands to chapped lips and elbows, keeping your skin nourished and...
Technorati Tags: alternatives to plastic,recyle,reuse,bring your own bag,bottled water,wood,glass,stainless steel Why Reduce Plastic Use? As more research is done on how our footprint is affecting the earth and our health, more evidence points to our over consumption of plastics as a main culprit. Look around your house and within a few minutes you may count 10 to 20 items in one room alone that contains plastic. Rather than overhauling your entire lifestyle, you can gradually start to incorporate non-plastic items into your daily routine. Here are five simple baby steps that will make a difference. 1.)...
Technorati Tags: plastic alternatives,recyle,reuse,buy in bulk,glass Plastic is everywhere. The more we learn about plastic, the more we realize how important it is to seek other alternatives in order to keep our children and our planet happy and healthy. Even as our society becomes more conscientious about recycling and reducing waste, plastic remains to be an enormous challenge in minimizing our use of it and developing greener alternatives to this synthetic substances. What is Plastic? Almost all plastics are made from petroleum and are created via a number of chemical reactions. While plastics can take on...