For years, cashiers have been asking, “Paper or Plastic.” Just about always, I would answer “Paper.” But, those days are long gone – at least where I shop. Now, I am asked, “Did you bring your own bag?” I am sad to admit that I all too often forget. We all need to do what [...]
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Green World Bags: Reusable Bags
11-Jun-08Cory Clarke, the founder of the Shootflying Hill Sauce Company, has just about always loved to make sauces.
Cory started learning how to make desserts while standing on a chair to reach the kitchen counter. She has always valued the feeling of comfort and love that you can give to someone by preparing good food.
During Cory’s [...]
Envirosax: Reusable Bags
20-Apr-08For years, customers heard the same question from supermarket cashiers – “Paper or plastic”? Just about always, my husband and I would reply, “Paper.” For those of us who patronize the Whole Food stores in the Boston-area, as we do, those days are over. There are no longer any plastic bags. And, while there are [...]
Have you been looking for fresh, handmade bath and beauty products? In today’s world of mass production, they are not easy to find. So, visit the site of LUSH USA.
LUSH USA offers a large selection of fresh cosmetics, including shampoos, conditions, soaps, shower gels, fragrance, face and body moisturizers, bubble bath, massage bars, bath bombs, [...]
Karen Neuburger has made the search for comfort a lifelong goal.
Beginning with her signature soft boyfriend pajamas (deemed to be Oprah’s favorites), the brand has now grown to make Neuburger the purveyor of all things comfy and cozy.
Today, Karen’s comfort promise can be experienced in sportswear and accessories, bedding, luxury mattresses, loungesocks, intimates, home décor [...]
J’tote Designer Laptop Bags
19-Mar-08A few years ago, fashionably dressed Jeri Barr began a tireless search to find a stylish bag in which she could carry her laptop. Despite all her efforts, she could not find even one that was appropriate. Meanwhile, a continent away, designer Anna Vahey Casey had also recognized the void. Using her skills, she had [...]
Uptown Liz
13-Feb-08Even non-shoppers will have a hard time resisting this retail and Internet store. It was opened in July 2007 by Ramona Russell whose sister, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Overturf, died of breast cancer at the age of 28. Every purchase triggers a charitable donation.
Uptown Liz was founded to promote products from companies whose proceeds directly [...]