Yazan: CanCan | 22 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Green, Health, Reviews
The first time I saw UV light being used for killing germs was when I worked at a primary school teacher in Beijing in 2002.
Once a week the classrooms and our apartments would be sterilized with a UV light. I thought it was a great idea and I wish I had a UV light for [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 18 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Green, Reviews
I like coffee myself, but I have two bonafide COFFEE LOVERS on my holiday shopping list.
I was so pleased to have the opportunity to learn about organic, fair trade, shade-grown coffees from the Arbor Day Foundation. Who knew!?
You can buy them in cute gift sets, and this isn’t just about looks. Nay, Arbor Day Specialty [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 15 November 2009 | 163 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Green
Need a holiday gift for someone that has you stumped? Your child’s teacher? Something to give to the party hostess? Something gender neutral for gift swapping at the office?
The Laundry Tree Starter Kit makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with a desire for gently (and fantastically) clean duds.
It comes in beautifully-designed, environmentally-friendly gift packaging, and [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 14 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Baby care, Coupon codes, Green, Reviews
Taraluna has fair trade, organic, natural, safe baby gifts for the smallest person on your Christmas list this year.
My little friend Baby E was kind enough to review two great options made by Under the Nile and sold at Taraluna.com!
Baby E enjoyed the eco-friendly, non-toxic, fair trade, and machine washable Blanket Bunny Friend.
The soft security [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 14 November 2009 | 207 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Green, Reviews, Toys
Deeds loves things that go “vroom”, and both love the e-Racer from HaPe’s Bamboo Collection.
I can’t imagine a cooler toy car!
Bamboo is an extremely economical and earth-friendly raw material.
Transformed into a toy, bamboo makes this car lightweight, smooth, and sleek!
The wheels are over-sized and seem to have silicone tire treads. The tires are well cusioned [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 14 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Favorite Things, Frugal, Green, Reviews, Toys, Videos
Will you be on the road this Christmas, or simply need to spend less on gifts this time around?
For 2009 I have made it my mission to track down low-cost, big impact gifts that are friendly to the budget but won’t give you a reputation as a cheapskate!
Making the Christmas stocking an exciting part of [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 11 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Green, Mom stuff, Reviews
MARIS Naturals is a luxury line of bath and beauty products featuring 100% natural essential oil and extracts inspired by the most beautiful places in the world - including Africa, India and Morocco.
I got some indulgent samples of MARIS body scrub; Fleurs, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit Mimosa, and Bali Vanilla !
Bali Vanilla is scented with rich vanilla, [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 08 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Air travel, Baby care, Green, Health, Reviews
Nature’s Baby Organics is a yummy-smelling line of organic products created by a mom to meet the needs of her children, who had sensitive skin and eczema.
I really love our Nature’s Baby convenient Travel Pack. It contains: Shampoo/Body Wash, Conditioner, Aromatherapy Calming Spray in Lavender, and fragrance-free Face and Body Moisturizer.
I LOVE the Aromatherapy Calming [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 03 November 2009 | 102 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Green, Reviews
Do you know that some lipsticks contain lead? And many other common cosmetic products contain chemicals and preservatives that are harmful to the human body.
PeaceKeeper™ Cause-metics™ was established to help women worldwide by donating 100% of their profits, after taxes and expenses to women’s causes.
Beyond that, are a marvel of modern cosmetic business, [...]
Yazan: CanCan | 27 October 2009 | 74 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Green, Reviews
An easy way to make a positive impact on the environment is to look for eco-friendly replacements for the consumable products you routinely use.
Marcal Small Steps™ products are “green”, yet competitively priced paper products, like toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins.
Can you save green while being green? Marcal thinks so!
If each American household [...]