From the monthly archives:
Well, I finally got the new Online Store going! I’m way excited. The first product the store is carrying is this 100% organic cotton tote bag, which is perfect for going to the grocery store. I went shopping with mine last night, and it easily fit enough groceries for me to make dinner with, and [...]
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I’m on a bar soap kick. It all started when I grew weary of searching shower gel labels to verify that they were free of SLS, parabens, and phthalates. Plus, I’ve moved past the shower puff, and this may only make sense to women, but I also like the aesthetic of a bar of soap. [...]
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I’ve always heard about how sprouting grains is supposed to be better for you, but it hasn’t been until lately that I’ve actually implemented the practice. Frankly, sprouting nuts and grains is a pain in the ass. Okay, it’s not that hard, but I’m incredibly forgetful. I’ve forgotten several batches of almonds or grains soaking [...]
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There are a few different ways to handle your waistline during the holiday season. One is to deny yourself of anything delicious, which may help your diet, but it certainly can’t be good for the soul (I’ve tried this method myself, and it is indeed soul-squashing). You can go the other route, too, indulging at [...]
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As you already know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the US. I’ll be taking the day off tomorrow (as will Jenni), so here are some recipes, tips, and thoughts about Turkey Day from all over the internets. Grist urges you to have an “organic, local, free-range” Thanksgiving. Most of us already know this stuff, but [...]
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A few years ago, back when Organic Style (the now-defunct magazine) was still around, I read an article about model Carolyn Murphy and how she lived off the grid with her (now ex-) husband and her kids. The article was like, blah blah, I’m a model, blah blah, I’m all environmentally friendly and stuff, blah [...]
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I’m a seasonal kind of girl. I live in Houston, TX, and we only have two significant weather changes: cool and HOT. Even so, I like to honor the four seasons as much as possible. Autumn is by far my favorite. Houston finally cools off and I begin to fill our home with mini pumpkins, [...]
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Last week, I introduced you to The 963 Coffee Project, where you can get involved in helping release coffee farmers in developing nations from poverty by purchasing fair wage coffee beans. This week, I’d like to introduce you to the idea of giving up coffee…mochas, to be exact! While my husband, Steven, runs 963 Missions, [...]
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About a month ago Heather Armstrong from Dooce.com wrote about her loving devotion to FLOR tiles. I’d never heard of them before, but the woman (who has a dog and a toddler) raved about how she can clean these tiles with a baby wipe, whether the mess comes from spaghetti sauce or barf. My favorite [...]
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With the seemingly unending onslaught of products on the market that proclaim how “green,” “sustainable,” or “eco-friendly” they are, it’s becoming more and more time-consuming to determine which of these products are what they claim to be. (Hello, that’s why this site exists!) The truth is that there are some real gems, lots of average [...]
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Two weeks ago I asked you guys to fill out a survey that was all about the Sustainable Scoop Online Store. (It’s still open for votes, by the way.) I’d like to write about the results, because ultimately what I carry in the store should be the stuff that you’re interested in. As of today, [...]
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At the beginning of winter, I like to make what I call “Winter Tonic,” which is really just some oils mixed together. Here’s the recipe: Heat one cup coconut oil until just melted. Add 15-20 drops each of organic lavender and eucalyptus essential oils. Store the mixture out of direct sunlight in a small glass [...]
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My husband, Steven, and I…we’re coffee people. Every morning, we carefully weigh the beans on a scale, grind them fresh in a burr grinder, and then create the perfect brew in our Bodum Santos Coffee Maker that resembles a contraption from Mr. Wizard’s World. A little snobbish? Perhaps. But when you learn how to brew [...]
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Today a new Guest Blogger will post to The Sustainable Scoop. Her name is Christine Bailey, and you can check out her own blog over here. I’ve asked her to post today about a company called 963 Coffee that sells coffee beans that have really, truly been fairly traded. The company offers four coffees and [...]
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Keep white vinegar in a spray bottle in your cleaning supplies cabinet. You can use it to clean your kitchen countertops, it does a great job of cutting through grease without involving any chemicals. Spray it on your counters and leave it for a minute, then wipe away. White vinegar is also good for freshening [...]
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