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We came across The Base Project at the S.H.E. Summit around this time last year. While we recognized that The Base Project was a unique jewelry company with an earthy and industrial style, it wasn’t until getting to know Chris…Read More

Let’s makeover our shower routine. It’s not only the amount running down your drain that’s causing harm to the environment, it’s what’s running down your drain as well. Apart from taking shorter showers and turning the faucet off while brushing your…Read More

September is Whole Grains Month, which is a great reminder for us all that dietary guidelines for Americans recommend that we make at least half of our grains – 3-5 servings – whole.   So what are whole grains and…Read More

I’m the type of person that, if my nails are painted, they’re always painted black. I usually let the nail polish chip away slowly then paint over them again and again with the same color. Gross, I know. Every now…Read More

Saturday is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. It may seem silly to celebrate, but salt is taking a huge toll on our bodies and it’s time to put a stop to it. Around November of last year, I stopped cooking…Read More

In just a few more weeks, summer will be coming to a close. That means goodbye swimsuits, hello school season! We have to admit, going back to school may not be something you’re looking forward to, but luckily there are…Read More

Next week is “Be Kind to Humankind Week.” But being kind should be something we practice everyday, not only to others, but to our environment and ourselves as well. Being kind is more than just a surface compliment, it’s a…Read More

…make some weird lemonade combos! In honor of National Lemonade Day, we’ve searched high and low for some tasty and unique lemonade recipes to try. Here’s what we’ve found:   Watermelon Habanero Lemonade  Juice of 10 lemons 1 c sugar…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with the Founder of Birds Nest Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on education, healthcare,…Read More

This week was World Breastfeeding Week! Not only is breastfeeding good and healthy for the mother and baby, but did you know it’s also good for the earth? How so? 1. Less Waste Breastfeeding means buying no (or at least…Read More