When I was a teen and young adult, I almost never gained weight. And, if I did, I would skip dessert for a few days, and the weight would disappear. To say the least, those days are long gone. It has become an ongoing struggle to maintain a relatively normal weight. And desserts? Except for [...]
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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 [...]
Maggie’s Soap Nuts: Unique Detergent
29-Mar-08Have you ever heard of cleaning with soap nuts? I certainly hadn’t. Until, one day, boxes of Maggie’s Soap Nuts appeared on a shelf of our nearby health food store. Since the package indicates that the company donates 10 percent of its net proceeds “to groups that improve the lives of mothers, children and [...]
speesees
09-Mar-08Are you looking for organic cotton baby clothing? Consider this beautiful, engaging site. speesees works with farmers in India to ensure that the cotton is grown organically. When the cotton is ready, it is “spun, knit and dyed with low-impact, environmentally-sound dyes.”
Next, the cotton is brought to a small village, where the garments are printed [...]
Planet
01-Mar-08Several years ago, my husband and I purchased an ultra-efficient, front-loading Asko washing machine. Made in Sweden, it uses far less water and electricity than most washers; it also requires a low-sudsing laundry detergent. That is when I found Planet Ultra Powdered Laundry Detergent. Now, I save some money by purchasing a case at a [...]
Wyman’s
14-Feb-08Family owned, Wyman’s is the largest supplier of premium wild blueberry products in the U.S. These include 15-ounce stand-up bags of quick frozen wild blueberries, 3-pound re-sealable bags of quick frozen wild blueberries, and several types of wild blueberry juice. Filled with antioxidants, the consumption of blueberries has been associated with reduced rates of [...]
Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC)
30-Jan-08Just about everyone appreciates an occasional piece of chocolate. Now, even the most health conscious have a reason to indulge. There is solid scientific evidence that dark chocolate is filled with healthful antioxidants.
And, when you do take the plunge, consider buying a bar from Endangered Species Chocolate, a company that donates ten percent of its net profits [...]