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True Body Products

05-Jun-09

I am a soap person. I love to try out new soaps, especially those sold at Whole Foods. The Whole Food stores near our home have truly amazing selections of soap. One of my more recent finds is True Body Soap.

The origins of True Body Products go back to a series of water-cooler sessions with [...]

Raw Revolution

04-Apr-09

Have you been searching for a truly healthy and delicious bar to eat when you are on the run or in need of a quick snack. You may well wish to try a few of those made by Raw Revolution.

Raw Revolution is a family owned company started by Alice Benedetto, a registered nurse and raw [...]

Arbor Teas

22-Feb-09

Years ago, I was a coffee person. Everyday, I drank many cups of coffee. Still, when I became pregnant with our first child, I stopped. Somehow, I knew all that caffeine was probably not good for a growing baby. Although I still have a very occasional cup of coffee, I now drink tea. If you [...]

Namaste Foods

15-Feb-09

Have you or your children been dealing with food allergies or intolerances? They are very common. Millions of people have them. There is also autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease in which people must refrain from eating gluten. If you do have food allergies, intolerances, and/or celiac disease you may wish to log onto the [...]

Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs

18-Jan-09

If furry animals are a part of your life, you may already be aware that dog and cat products tend not to be eco-friendly. As a result, many of us spend countless dollars on pet items that negatively impact the environment.

Thanks to partners Barbara Savidge and Gina Quiroga, who have created Olive, an Austin, Texas-based [...]

Buykind

15-Nov-08

Years ago, when I worked as a community reporter, I covered a story on the raising of chickens in factory farms. I was appalled to learn about the horrendous conditions that must be endured by the vast majority of US raised chickens. I had already given up eating red meat. After that lecture, I stopped [...]

EO: Their Products Have the Most Exquisite Scents

11-Nov-08

It is hard to remember when I was first introduced to EO products. But, I clearly recall washing my hands with the lavender liquid hand soap and realizing that I was completely hooked. The fragrance was unbelievable. Since then, I have tried many more EO products.

EO, which was founded in 1995 by Brad Black and [...]