photo credit: Claud Forsb I've never been a huge fan of eCards. I'd usually rather have a card that I can actually hold with human handwriting on it (as opposed to...fonts). But I discovered today that sending eCards actually has some benefits (aside from the good karma that likely goes along with not using tons of paper). When you send Care2 eCards, you earn butterfly credits. According to Care2's website, "Credits can be redeemed for meaningful gifts like safe drinking water,carbon...
I just read a year-old article about eco-deodorants, and now I think that I might have to try one or two of the ones that made the list. The homemade deodorant that I've been using is a-ok, but I'm feeling up to an armpit adventure. The Erbaviva Lemon and Sage Organic Deodorant looks particularly dreamy. I love the idea of spraying on my deodorant! It sounds less messy than applying it with my...
After trying several different kinds of Tom's of Maine toothpastes, I've come to realize that they are all flawed in some way or another. Most of them have Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (and not to mention fluoride: don't even get me started on fluoride), and the ones that are SLS and fluoride free still don't freshen my breath. I'm a frequent flosser, a mouth-washer, and a tongue brusher...so I'm pretty sure that it's no fault of my own. After giving up on Tom's of Maine, I decided to try Burt's Bees Fluoride-Free Whitening Toothpaste. Since Burt's Bees steers clear of SLS, I...
I remember very clearly the day that I became curious about the ingredients in the health and beauty products I use. It happened after reading an internet news article about a girl dying as a result of using too much perfume. As to whether or not this article was bullshit, I really have no clue. I read some really disturbing things about parabens, preservatives used in many cosmetics and toiletries, and sodium lauryl or laureth sulfates, which are cleaning agents. I felt overwhelmed, so I decided that I would try to avoid those two ingredients at least. I began buying...