February 23, 2008
| Posted in Evanston, Yoga & Meditation
Peace, harmony & balance We all need these 3 things in our lives. Opening yourself to meditation will help you find them, as it is learning to be present for your life. It also relieves stress, lowers blood pressure and muscle tension. I recently attended a 5-part workshop series on meditation led by Elesa Commerse, at...
February 22, 2008
| Posted in Community, Charitable & NGOs
One person can make a difference - millions can change the world "Chicago will serve as the U.S. flagship city for Earth Hour in 2008, with Atlanta, Phoenix and San Francisco joining as leading partner cities. But everyone throughout the US and around the world is invited and encouraged to turn off their lights for an hour on March 29 at 8 p.m. local time...
February 22, 2008
| Posted in Chicago, Restaurants
It's all delicious m. henry has lines out the door. The food is so good, the menu so creative and appetizing, it's too bad it's quite a distance away from me or I would be there every weekend for brunch. I have yet to try the 'out of this world breakfast bread pudding' but it's next on my list. The atmosphere is great...
February 22, 2008
| Posted in Chicago, Restaurants
The heart of Rogers Park Well worth the trek up north, the Heartland Cafe and general store, along with their sister businesses comprise an earthy oasis in Rogers Park. Their menu is HUGE, and everything looks and tastes so good. It's great to sit outside on a sunny day and indulge in a great, filling breakfast. Their menu...
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February 17, 2008
| Posted in Community, Charitable & NGOs
Less is more Not everyone can live like a minimalist, but Mies' motto 'less is more' holds meaning on so many levels. There is a Micro House trend, yet it is not affordable for most people, at $230/sf. However the Small House Society promotes living in smaller spaces, nothing as extreme as the micro houses, but...
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February 8, 2008
| Posted in Bed & Bath
My favorite Toilet, Caroma's Adelaide Never thought I'd like one so much, but after watching a short video about the differences between these Australian dual flush models and the US versions, I understand why Caroma's are better! Caroma offers several different models of dual flush toilets, both 2-piece and the nicer 1-piece. These...
February 3, 2008
| Posted in Home and Garden
Shop here! One of the founding B corporations, eConscious Market is a website that sells green products at or below suggested retail price, and donates half of the after-cost revenue to non-profits. They believe "Giving really is the New Getting" and want to "transform commerce into a philanthropic enterprise...
February 3, 2008
| Posted in Environment and Society
B Corporation Movement This non-profit has created a certification system similar to LEED, for companies to who practice the triple bottom line. To be certified a company has to edit their articles of incorporation to reflect the TBL priority over shareholders. They also must achieve 40 out of 100 points on the B Rating...
February 3, 2008
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
The 3 Ps People, Planet, Profits is an easy way to remember the triple bottom line. It's clear that companies can still be profitable while adopting sustainable practices and by being socially responsible. These are the types of companies I want to support, just like the LOHAS demographic. From Wikipedia...
February 3, 2008
| Posted in Builders, Contractors, Architects
LEED for Homes Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) has finally created a rating system for homes! This rating system can help you create a green home, by utilizing their checklist. Green homes use less energy, water and natural resources, create less waste, and are healthier and more comfortable for...
putting my money where my heart is
Chicago, IL
Co-op America, I-GO Car Sharing
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the way we make things
Cradle-to-Cradle products
by foot, by bike, and hopefully h2o or air cars!
recycling, thinking, being creative and doing yoga
William McDonough + Michael Braungart, Paul Stamets
technology
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