Barack Obama’s plan to combat climate change and invest in long-term energy efficiency is what makes him the greener candidate in this year’s presidential election. You can read about his plans for the environment here. Sarah Palin said herself in the VP debate that the Republican energy motto that she and John McCain support is [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Toyota Prius
Posted in lifestyle, tagged 2009 toyota prius, hybrid cars on October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This car is really excellent (it’s true, I’ve driven one). Everytime I’ve ridden in one, it gets over 50 miles to the gallon. I know this because there’s a touch screen that tells you how many MPG you’re getting and makes nifty little bar graphs to prove it. There’s a camera in back of the [...]
Small Ways to Make a Difference
Posted in lifestyle, tagged ways to be green on October 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There are a lot of little tips that people always tell you about being green. I don’t mean to reiterate them, but on the slight chance that you haven’t heard, here are some ways to be kind to the planet and yourself:
Always keep a few reusable grocery bags in your car, or in your coat [...]
Korres Natural Beauty
Posted in Beauty, tagged korres cosmetics, natural cosmetics, natural makeup on October 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Korres, a company based in Greece, started with lotions and skincare and has now expanded to include a line of cosmetics. Their products don’t contain the usual potentially harmful preservatives, like parabens. They include zero petroleum products, and are focused an minimizing chemical ingredients. Highly recommended if you’re going to wear makeup. Of course, the [...]
Simply Organic!
Posted in In the Kitchen, tagged local food, organic food, seasonal gourmet cooking on October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re looking to convert to buying seasonal and organic food to create lovely gourmet dishes, Simply Organic is a great place to start. Jesse Ziff Cool compiled a delicious selection of recipes for her book, which is organized by season. Just some examples of the recipes you can find in Simply Organic:
Spring– asparagus and [...]
