October 2011
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Behind The Brand - Four Cow Farm
We last met Four Cow Farm, makers of natural skin care products for children, as they shared their top 5 eco tips. Now we go Behind the Brand with Delphinia as she tells the story of how they got started, the choices they make in creating their products and why it’s so important to be informed about where the things you buy really come from. Little Green Dot: I’m always fascinated by what drives...
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Top 5 Eco Tips - Four Cow Farm
Last week I met Delphinia, the mommy behind Four Cow Farm - a line of all natural baby skin care inspired by her own babies delicate skin and created by a grandmum’s own healing and nourishing recipes!
Look out for the interview on Behind the Brand this Friday!
When it comes to our children’s skin, Delphinia is so passionate and so very informed! I learned a lot and was really...
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A Natural Red Lip for Fall
Did you know that many lipsticks are made with petroleum jelly (a byproduct of oil drilling linked to many health problems) The rest of the ingredient list reads like something that you’d find on a paint bucket - lead, coal tar, artificial colors and some other pretty undesirable stuff!
Lipstick is not just absorbed through the skin, but swallowed and ingested - a recent study showed that,...
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Great find - 100% Pure
My search for the perfect lipstick for Fall led me to 100% Pure. I spotted this brand while out shopping and straight away tested a sample of a beautiful deep red color. First impressions: It’s goes on so smooth and is super pigmented! And then I find out it’s pigmented with fruit?! Wow! I decided to go straight to the distributor to find out more about this fruitful brand.
I met with Janet and...
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DIY - Inside Out Envelope
Have you ever noticed how pretty the inside of security envelopes are? They arrive tucked in, along with your bill every month and now I find myself looking forward to them!
Here’s a fun project that’s easy to do and that finds a good use for those extra envelopes that mostly end up getting trashed.
What you need: - The unused security envelope - A blade cutter, envelope opener or...
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3 Golden Rules to being Eco-Friendly
I had the opportunity to write a guest post for Fever Avenue, an online magazine - and offer up my 3 Golden Rules to being Eco-Friendly!
Check it out :)
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Pure Tincture Organic Facial
Last Tuesday I had quite a rare treat - a facial! I so love being pampered. My mother says that, when I was little, the only way to keep me still was to fiddle with me. I think very little has changed. Except now I have a couple of kids that hang around me, so to spend an afternoon for myself was… awesome.
I booked myself into Pure Tincture for their Suki Organic Brightening Facial. The...
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Repurpose It! Wood crates!
A London based design house, Studio Mama, has created instructables for people to make really innovative furniture out of found materials, like crates.
I’ve often seen crates lying around construction sites and along the industrial parts - appearing completely abandoned. I don’t know how I’ll get one home, but this chair, and the idea of it sitting in my living room, is all...
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Autumn Recipe - Wonton Butternut Squash and...
Completely inspired by the flavors of Autumn and suddenly thinking that I may be somewhat of a genius in the kitchen, I set out to make the perfect Fall dinner. Now, at the risk of offending traditionalists, I found a recipe that is perhaps a little less authentically Italian but much more authentically me!
I humbly offer to you: the quick and easy - Wonton Butternut Squash and Ricotta Ravioli...
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Great Find! Organic kiddie and homewear at The...
Have you seen the collection from Great Earth at The ShopHouse? I popped in the other day and fell in love! From kiddie pajamas to home wear - think block prints, hand stitching, embroidery and organic! This beautiful collection is made with an even more beautiful message: “Good Earth is based on sustainability - Sustaining tradition and the ecology is a core value.”
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5 tips to make your grocery shopping more green
I snapped a few pictures at a supermarket (sorry about the quality) to look at how to make buying our food a more eco-friendly experience. Not only is it good for the planet, but it’s good for you! By being more conscious you can reconnect with your food - learning about the seasons, the suppliers and finding out where it’s coming from - and this is definitely a good thing!
1. Buy...
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Easy, breezy hair!
For hair, the look this Fall is - messy and free! Think beach hair, messy buns and loose braids! To get the carefree, natural look just right - you’ll need some hardworking, all natural products! Remember, you want the messy look, not an actual mess!
John Masters Organic range of hair care is well loved, not only for its ingredient list, but for its results! I really love their philosophy “We...
