I think most of us would agree that the little mirror on the visor of your car is your enemy-it’s possibly the worst place to check in on how you’re looking. Every flaw is amplified; every freckle is enlarged. Case in point: I was late for a meeting last week and, as I was…
Green Living
Meatless Monday: why it’s green to eat green
I pledge to do my best to go meatless today and every Monday. For months I have been reading status updates on Facebook and Twitter with delicious recipes for Meatless Monday dishes. I finally decided to join in. It really isn’t a huge plunge for me; I’m already a borderline vegan (borderline because I do…
Got Milk? Try These 4 Dairy Free Options
Mooove over cow milk, there are some new (and not so new) milk choices in town. Many people are opting for dairy free milk alternatives and fortunately there are some great options out there. With just as much calcium and vitamins in milk alternatives, there are a variety of reasons for steering clear of dairy….
Sustainable Style for Spring
Spring has definitely not sprung in the Boston area (it’s snowing as I am writing), but knowing that Spring is just a few weeks away makes the slushy, cold days bearable. If your weather isn’t very “springlike” don’t let it deter you from gearing up for a stylish spring and beginning to prep your wardrobe…
Solution to BPA on Receipts
Just in case you missed all the recent hubbub about BPA and receipts here is a little recap. Last summer the Environmental Working Group found very high levels of bisphenol-A (BPA) in paper receipts from supermarkets, automated teller machines, gas stations and chain stores. In some cases, the total amount of BPA on the receipt…
Ugly Organic Vegetable
We have belonged to a CSA for many years. We are very fortunate because our CSA has established a reciprocal buying arrangement with a number of other farms, which allows them to provide a farm share option year round. We pick up our weekly bounty of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and eggs at our local…
Barefoot Books Review and Giveaway
Small, indie bookstores seem to be a dying breed, but I recently discovered a gem that is sure to last, right in my own backyard-just outside of Boston. Barefoot Books is an independent children’s bookstore/publishing company with their flagship store located in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. My first visit to the studio literally took my…
