Nothing says happy holidays quite like peppermint body wash! The multi-faceted Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Liquid Soap is a green staple and covers all the bases. This vegetable based cleanser is biodegradable, and can actually be used for about 18 purposes (i.e. shampoo, body wash, laundry, etc[...]
Archive for November, 2009
Green On The Go? There’s an app for that…
As women of the technology era, we are practically attached to our cell phones. Wouldn’t it be great if you could access a green guide that rated products that you are faced with in your daily errands? Well, there is good news for everyone…there is an application for the iPhone called th[...]
November 22nd, 2009 - 11:55 am § in Family
The Green Mama: Great Family Resource
Green women everywhere are constantly looking for ways to make their families more eco-friendly. When you start searching online, there are a lot of tips and tidbits that you can collect from a ton of places. As a mother, we would assume, that you would want to go to a site that is going to give y[...]
Herbal Lip Protector From The Body Shop
Lip balm is an essential part of every girl’s day. It keeps our pouts soft and moisturized, so we feel confident and comfortable. Although there is an abundance of choices for lip coverage, there is little to choose from in the natural coverage area. The Body Shop has a great hemp line of pro[...]
November 18th, 2009 - 9:36 pm § in Beauty
Phthalates: The Ugly Truth
You are probably wondering what in the world phthalates are, and where you will find them. This nasty little ingredient is found in some of your personal products such as shampoo, hair spray, perfume, nail polish, mascara and more. The next time you are in the pharmacy stocking up on supplies, take [...]
November 17th, 2009 - 9:54 pm § in Family, My Green Life
Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket for Your Green Baby
I’m embarrassed to say that I have been completely oblivious to the massive number of baby items out there for green mommies! Until recently I really didn’t have a reason to be aware…that was until my sister became pregnant. She and her husband are expecting their first child in Ja[...]
November 16th, 2009 - 8:37 pm § in My Green Life, Office
And The Outstanding Recycler Award Goes To….
I pride myself on being a career minded woman with lofty goals. Outside of Her Guide To Green, I work in the financial industry for Millennium Wealth Management. I do my best at work to refrain from preaching about green living to my co-workers, because it’s not my nature to judge whether or n[...]
Sun & Earth: Green, Mean Cleaning Machine
Let’s face it…cleaning isn’t the most fun thing to do with your time, but everyone has to do it. Making your own cleaning supplies isn’t for everyone, and finding them in stores can get a bit tricky. Luckily for all of us, they are becoming more readily available. We found a [...]
Green= Yellow & Blue Wine
Wine made from organically grown grapes are a growing trend. It makes us thrilled to know that even the drinks we imbibe are becoming greener, and it makes us want to open a bottle and enjoy a glass of great wine. Yellow & Blue is a great wine maker that has mastered the fruit of [...][...]
November 10th, 2009 - 8:41 pm § in Style
Recycle Your Dresses For A Great Cause At Lilly Pulitzer
Lilly Pulitzer brightens up even the most cloudy of days, but even they are out doing themselves. In support of The Princess Project they are holding America Recycles Week. From November 8-15th, you bring your gently worn dresses to the nearest participating store, and they will be donated to deserv[...]