Eco-Beauty Review

February 22, 2010 by Tonya · 2 Comments 

I am always asking for green products at Christmas and birthdays!  I feel better about splurging on something new if it’s a gift!  Here are two of my fav finds for beauty: 1.  Tarte Cosmetics:  Most of the cosmetics are free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic fragrances.  According to the site, celebrity users range [...]

Are the Olympics Green?

February 17, 2010 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Ever wondered how “green” the Olympics are?  According to this article in USA Today, the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have taken many steps to be eco-conscious this year.  Green efforts include everything from medals made of recycled electronics to free public transportation to LEED certified buildings.  Hooray for the Olympics! On the other side [...]

LGB Hits the Books!

January 1, 2010 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Happy New Year! With New Year’s upon us, I’ve been pondering ways to improve my life.  And of course one of those ways is to increase my knowledge about all things green!  I am definitely a book person when it comes to learning.  Yes, I like to google myself silly, but when I really want [...]

Green Your Beauty Routine

October 7, 2009 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Choose Safer Cosmetics for Your Health! Did you know that beauty products can contain toxic chemicals?  Check out the video at Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to learn more about what is actually in your tube of lipstick. Also, The Environmental Working Group can help you make informed decisions when trying to choose healthy products.  Search [...]

Throwing A Green Birthday Party

September 29, 2009 by Tonya · 2 Comments 

A Green Birthday Party!     My dear daughter (DD) just turned one (I’m tearing up typing this!).  I attempted a green birthday party by following the motto “reduce, reuse, recycle” and making organic party foods.  I succeeded in some ways and definitely left room for improvement.  I will break the party down by topic [...]