I just came across this inspirational video of an art therapist who uses her unique skills, passion, and love to help traumatized orphans with AIDS in Africa. It’s amazing to see what the heart can accomplish.

Kristen

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TGiF! Enjoy this weeks eco-friendly tidbit…

Happy Friday, everyone! By now, Im sure youve all heard that green is the new black (yippie!). Of course caring for the earth is not about being trendy, but it is heartening to see how eco-consciousness is gaining in popularity and were all understanding more and more how being green affects the many various aspects of our lives. To further that awareness and spread some tips, weve compiled some of our favorite ways to be green.

Save Money Going Green Yes, the two definitely go hand-in-hand. Check out the top ten ways to keep your money in your wallet and Mother Nature in your heart.

Top 10 Reasons to Make Your Own Compost Discover the power behind this one, simple act.

Tips for Throwing a Green Party Make your next gala green, and use these tips for inspiration.

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Work Learn some quick and easy steps you can take to lessen your environmental impact at the office.

Organic Gardening 101 Whats more environmental than growing your own food in your own backyard? Get the dirt on starting your own garden.

Kristen

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On Mondays we share our ideas to help you kick-start your week!

A Balinese energy healer told me about how to improve digestion on a regular basis. She advised me to drink 3 glasses of warm water right after I wake up. The temperature (warm) is key because it soothes and relaxes all the organs of digestion as it works its way down. And water is definitely the mildest, least invasive way to flush and hydrate to aid in elimination of accumulated toxins and debris in the digestive tract.

So if you’re up for trying one new thing this week, go for several soothing warm mugs of water each morning as soon as you wake up and notice how you feel by the end of the week. Feel free to enhance with a little tummy rub and time to say thank you to your body for all the miraculous functions (like digestion) that we often take for granted.

Mmmmm, this does a body good!
Rebecca

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Eco-Friday:

TGiF! Enjoy this weeks eco-friendly tidbit…

Bye bye foam peanuts, hello sustainable solutions.

I was ecstatic when I learned that Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s are now using biodegradable packaging material. I’ve always felt a little sad inside upon receipt of a glorious package filled with yucky foam peanuts. This new “earth-loving packing material” is 100% biodegradable, can be composted or tossed in the trash and will dissolve in soil or landfill.

I might have to do a little happy dance now that big retailers are making a difference.

Have a great weekend!
Rebecca

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No need to get overwhelmed with eco-friendliness. Sophie Uliano tells us how to be Gorgeously Green in small baby steps (whew).

From smarter lunch habits to just unplugging every once in a while…
Here’s a fabulous article with more bite-sized ideas about How to Green Your Day Job.

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