EcoSalon Daily Favorite Dec 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits Vroom, Woosh, Dig, Sizzle: 15 Best Affordable, Eco-Friendly Toys for the HolidaysEarthy friendly toys are hot, which is no surprise considering they’re better for the environment, teach a life lesson, and are often sturdier than the chemical contender. We chatted with manufacturers and parents, scoured the Internet and searched through catalogs to bring you a few of our favorites for the holiday season and beyond.  The Bug Balance Game Ages 3+ $17.95 Roll the dice to see which colored spot your bug belongs in, then place it in the tree. Three different size wooden bugs teach kids about weight and space. The Bug Balance Game is made from recycled rubberwood and painted with eco-friendly vegetable based paint. And of course packaging is produced from recycled paper.  Renewable Energy Science Kit Ages 8+ $49.95 Let kids learn why wind is one of the most promising sources of clean renewable energy available today by building a working wind turbine and learning the physics behind it.Power harnessed will create energy for 20 experiments such as generating electricity to light an LED and charge a battery. Renewable Energy Science Kit comes with 32-page experiment manual.  Arctic Playset Ages ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
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| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 9:00 am by Tina McCarthy An Herbal Treat for the Tea Lover on Your List I used to think sending gift sets during the holidays was a feeble attempt at showing that you care. That is, until I saw the Tea Lovers’ Root Basket. Taking a little time to enjoy a soothing cup of ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| ARTISAN / ECOSALON HOME Dec 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Vanessa Barrington Sweet and Spicy Pecans for Gift Giving and Snacking Here’s a great gift idea. These nuts are positively addictive and they come together in a snap. Package them up in pretty bags or jars and tie with a ribbon and you’ve got a homemade, meaningful, and eco-friendlier than most, gift. They’re great for snacking or for garnishing winter salads. Makes 6 cups. Organic ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 9:00 am by Vanessa Barrington Winter Salad with Persimmons & Spiced Pecans Here’s a festive yet quick-to-make salad for your holiday table. It’s gorgeous and flavorful with lots of contrasting textures and seasonal flavors. This is where you use the short, squat, crisp Fuyu Persimmons as opposed to the pointed, darker orange ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Liz Lewis Inhalers Go Green There’s a change in the air for those with asthma. Come December 31, it’s out with the old and in with a new, improved, and apparently greener inhaler. No longer will the inhalers be powered by CFCs (chlorofluocarbons) which are ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Dec 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Gayla Positive Psychology: What's It All About? If you have noticed new ways to be happy or are one of the cheeky tricksters out there contributing to nurturing talent and improving normal life, you might be unwittingly participating in the growing field of something called Positive Psychology. In 1998, Martin Seligman chose this theme for his tenure as the president of the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Dec 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Kailia Italian Footwear As Nancy Dong sees it, eco-stylish footwear is the "sophisticated grown-up sister to the old crunchy granola hippie sandals". The young designer behind Kailia Italian footwear is both a longtime vegetarian and a veteran in the fashion business. Having already created looks for BCBG Max ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Dec 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Power to the Planet In the ‘60s, it was “Power to the People.” Fast forward to 2008, and now it’s “Power to the Planet.” Much like the meaning behind the political slogan of a past era, it’s about taking a stand, having a voice, and following through with passion and commitment to making a difference. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Dec 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley Green Home Detective: Identifying 10 Reusable Household Items I remember my mother telling me that when my older siblings were little ones, she'd gift them their own toys or clothes for Christmas. "I'd just wrap them up as presents and they didn't even know the difference," she recalled. "They were delighted to open something new." It may be challening to get away with that sort of deceptive ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Dec 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Caitlin Fitzsimmons Notes on a Green Read A few of our more techie readers might be be wondering why my recent post on five creative ways to be a green bookworm didn't mention e-books. Ahh, e-books. They've been touted as the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |