Topic: eco-friendly-living

Miranda Kerr’s Split From Victoria’s Secret: The Tabloids Are Getting It Wrong, And How!

Though it’s unclear who made the decision, model Miranda Kerr will be splitting from Victoria’s Secret soon. This has garnered a lot of confusing speculation from the tabloids and tabloid-type blogs, who suggest the reason lies in her being too difficult, too hot, or not a good enough seller for the brand. But what’s not being mentioned much is how Kerr’s ethics and image don’t jibe with Victoria Secret’s business practices. More »

Make It, Don’t Fake It: How You, Too, Can Start Cooking From Scratch This Autumn

Make It, Donâ��t Fake It: How You, Too, Can Start Cooking From Scratch This Autumn

My mom was the first one who told me about Alana Chernila, her blog, Eating From the Ground Up, and her book, The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making. My mom, who is not domestic in the slightest, who can barely make toast, who has never pickled or canned or preserved or even really baked. But that’s how accessible and easy Chernila, a busy mother of two, makes baking and cooking from scratch look. More »

6 Natural Remedies For A Summer Cold

Cold and flu season technically ends in May, but that doesn’t mean all the bugs just pack up and go on vacation. Whether you’re traveling to far away lands, or clocking extra hours at work because everyone else is taking time off, summer colds are real–and a real bummer. Get some relief from your summer cold with these natural remedies. More »

Bug Off! Making Homemade Insect Repellent Is Really, Really Easy

If you’re getting ready to pack up and head to the great outdoors for Memorial Day, don’t forget the bug spray. But many commercial versions contain DEET and other eye-irritating, skin-bothering, toxic-when-swallowed ingredients that you may not want to slather on your skin. Instead, opt for a greener version with an easy-to-mix homemade insect repellent. More »

Reusable Shopping Bags Linked To Outbreak; Here’s How To Clean Them

A while back, I wrote an article about how reusable shopping bags are often covered in bacteria, because they come in contact with meat, veggies, and other potentially contaminated items. I got some emails from readers who accused me of being a fear-monger and overly-cautious, because come on! No one gets sick from innocent, adorable, eco-friendly totes! Except they totally do, says a report published today. Time to take a lesson and learn how to clean reusable shopping bags. More »

Afternoon Links: Make Your Own Deodorant (Really!)

• DIY deodorant that’s non-toxic actually works? Yes, please! (GOOD)

• Does skipping sex before a big game or race really help athletes perform better? (Greatist)

• Avoid a summer bummer with these tips for germ-free travel (FitSugar)

• Why isn’t Seventeen magazine doing more in the war against eating disorders? (HuffPost Women)

• Want to watch a hospital live-Tweet brain surgery? They’re even going to post photos on Pinterest (Mashable)

• Your IUD is not only great at preventing pregnancy–it may help you lose weight (HealthDay)

• The women of Wilson Phillips really want you to watch their new show, so they’re getting your attention with…douching? (The Frisky)

Why Jessica Yu Says Water Is The Biggest Health Concern You’re Not Thinking About

If you’ve ever taken a survival class, or just spent a long day in the sun, you know that you can live far longer without food (and sex and beauty products and weight loss) than water. And with what seems like an endless supply of clean tap water, bottled water, and even swimming water, most of us are preoccupied with other major health concerns—food, sex, beauty products and weight loss, to name a few. But Jessica Yu, award-winning filmmaker and director of the new film Last Call at the Oasis, says we’re overlooking serious health issues by ignoring the water crisis. More »

Want To Save The Planet? Eat Less Meat, Say Environmental Experts

If meat glue, pink slime, and Mad Cow Disease aren’t enough make you consider adopting a more Mark Bittman-esque approach to your diet, maybe this will: according to a recent report by two environmental experts, more than half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the meat industry. Yup, if you want to cut back on your carbon footprint, the single biggest change you can make is to eat less meat. Easy, right? More »

Alicia Silverstone Launches Eco-Friendly Beauty Line That Actually Looks Pretty Great

Say what you will about Alicia Silverstone‘s recent “baby-birding” kerfuffle, but the fact is that the Clueless star has grown into quite the advocate for animal rights, veganism, and green living; her blog, The Kind Life, has become a go-to resource for moms and non-moms alike, looking for information about products, trends, and news. Which is why I’m actually pretty excited about her new line of eco-friendly beauty products. More »

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Jessica Alba Was Tired Of Toxic Products…So She Started ‘The Honest Company’

In the era of pink slime and unregulated BPA in everything, it’s not super-easy to avoid chemicals and toxins in the stuff that we buy in stores–especially when it comes to baby products. And while most of us just try to do the best we can to be eco-friendly by compulsively reading labels, some people (read: celebrities) have the means to do something about it…like Jessica Alba, who recently started The Honest Company, a non-toxic, natural line of diapers, baby gear, and cleaning supplies. More »

What The Cup? 6 Period-Friendly Alternatives To Moldy Tampons

Following Parr for the Course blogger Danielle‘s accidental discovery of that repulsive moldy tampon that made the internet collectively shudder, there’s been a lot of talk about alternative methods for period care. Multiple commenters shared their positive experiences with a whole crop of other kinds of flow-catchers, including eco-friendly reusable cloth pads, and contraptions like the DivaCup. But there seem to be some lingering questions, so we decided to round up all the options in one place. More »

Restless Nights Suck; Here Are 6 Ways To Sleep Better

You don’t have to be one of the 70 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder to wish for ways to sleep better. Between heavy work loads that keep many of us up late, the lure of late-night TV, and our social lives, we may skimp on shut-eye…and then wonder why we’re tossing and turning when we finally do hit the sack. This week is National Sleep Awareness Week, so let’s take this opportunity to be aware of why exactly a good night’s rest is so important–and learn some non-drug-related ways to sleep better. More »

6 Eco-Friendly Home Remedies For Embarrassing Problems

There’s a cream, a pill, or a powder for just about everything these days. Unfortunately, a lot of them contain questionable fillers, and are fairly expensive. Which seems silly, when eco-friendly home remedies can treat dandruff, bad breath, and even itchiness below the belt just as well–and are even cheaper than an aspirin between the knees. More »

7 Body-Healthy, Eco-Friendly Vibrators For Valentine’s Day

Let’s be honest. Whether you’re flying solo on Valentine’s Day, or you like to introduce a little buzz into your boudoir, a well-designed, solidly-constructed vibrator can’t be beat, as a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself. But not all toys are created equally–some are as good for the earth as they are for you. More »

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