This is part one of a two part series of discussions with Roger Cook and Kevin O’Connor from This Old House. Part one focuses on the host of This Old House- Kevin O’Connor. Way back in 1979 Boston Public Television (WGBH) introduced Bostonians to a new television show called This Old House. Little…
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Henna: a Healthy Hair Dye Alternative
This is a much overdue part two to a post I wrote about whether or not to use toxic hair dye when gray hair kicks in. In the original post I shared various options for graying hair, ranging from going au natural to using permanent hair dye. As a green living advocate, like many of…
10 Ways to Stay Sane in a Crazy, Toxic World
As we go through our daily lives we are bombarded with information overload. We are overwhelmed with products claiming to be green and pressured to act and think a certain way –the media, our friends and family-everyone has an opinion. While our goal is very simple: to make good choices for ourselves, our family and…
New Sponsor: Ethical Ocean (Get 10% Off!)
Ethical Ocean was started on Earth Day back in 2009 by a group of friends on a road trip who were chatting about how challenging it is to shop ethically. They all had a common bond; a passion for protecting the environment. They realized that the way they shopped was one way they could have…
Jewelry With a Purpose: Zulugrass from the Leakey Collection
Jewelry with a story to tell When my boys were toddlers they used to tug on my earrings and necklaces until they broke or I bled-so for many years jewelry hasn’t been an option. My boys are a bit older now and they aren’t constantly pulling on me and/or my jewelry, but I still don’t…
Midyear Resolution: Eat Local Sustainable Food
Who says New Year’s resolutions have to start on January 1? The Babylonians did. The tradition of resolutions started way back when with the Babylonians and people all over the world have been breaking them ever since. Bad timing January 1st doesn’t work for me. I am usually digging deep down into my bag of…
Eco-Friendly Breweries Help Save the Planet
If you think about it, Halloween kicks off the holiday season. During this busy time of year beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages are plentiful. Many of us imbibe a little more than usual with the hope of enhancing our holiday cheer. Although I have had many opportunities to become a beer drinker, I have…