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A Scent of Scandal

26-Apr-09

If you are looking for a truly innovative gift at a very reasonable price, check out this site.
Based in Los Angeles, A Scent of Scandal, which is owned by the brother and sister team of Ari Solomon and Heather Brancaccio, sells eco-friendly hand-poured 100 percent soy-wax candles in eight-ounce tins.
Our ‘scandals’ contrast a very classy, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Vegetarian Shoes and Bags: Lots of Great Products

03-Jan-09

If you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, there is a good chance that you find the thought of buying leather-made shoes, bags, or accessories upsetting. In fact, there is a very good chance that you refuse to purchase those items. Thankfully, there are now a number of different stores where you may purchase shoes [...]

NOAH: High-Quality, Animal Friendly Handbags

13-Dec-08

The holidays are rapidly approaching. If you have been searching for truly innovative gifts, check out this website.

NOAH is a San Francisco-based handbag company featuring clean, modern design made entirely from better non-leather materials. NOAH – whose name is a play on ‘no animal harmed’ – is based on the concept that there can be [...]

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 [...]

Recycline: Innovative Products Made from Recycled Goods

25-Aug-08

Like most of us, you probably recycle. In fact, you may even have a serious recycling system in your home. But, do you ever wonder what actually happens to all those items?
One company that uses a good deal of recycled products is Recycline, which was founded in 1996 by Eric Hudson “to reuse Earth’s precious [...]