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It's a tradition to ring in the New Year by singing the popular New Year's Eve tune "Auld Lang Syne", paying tribute to 'times gone by' and looking forward to new horizons. This year, whether you're still holding on to your New Year's resolutions or not, we thought we'd look to the future, bid farewell to old, unsustainable office products and look ahead to new, eco-friendly office supplies. From being eco-fashion forward, to cutting out air-borne toxins in the boardroom, to reducing our use of natural resources in the office, these 5 environmentally-friendly office supplies say goodbye to the old and hello to a green 2010 in the workplace. Old: Leather or plastic bags and briefcases, high impact...

Green is the new black when it comes to clothing. With new green products showing up on a daily basis, it was only a matter of time before environmentally friendly clothes made their way into the mainstream. As a relatively new industry, finding environmentally friendly clothes can be a little difficult. But what actually are "environmentally friendly clothes" and how do they benefit the earth? Understanding environmentally friendly clothes can sometimes be a difficult proposition as uniform standards for its content and production are still being created in some ways. Here are 6 easy tips to help avoid being greenwashed on the subject. 1. Look for organic labels. Organic cotton has been grown...

is a reason Kee-Ka organic clothing has been seen on many celebrity babies…because Kee-Ka is organic, stylish and fun! Pure and Honest Kids carries Kee-Ka clothing and we love it because it is both eco-and style- conscious! Celebrities such as Debra Messing and Julia Roberts love Kee-Ka. The name, Kee-Ka, is inspired by the sweet babbling of infants. The company strives to deliver expressive, eco-chic apparel and gifts for the littlest and most significant people in your life. Kee-Ka offers only the softest organic cotton in their clothing line. The company believes in crafting fashionable products in socially and ecologically responsible ways: using 100% certified organic cotton and low...

Summer is heating up and designer diaper bags are even hotter yet. Scorching pinks, fiery reds, and burning oranges have taken over from the misty shades of spring. Designers across the board have emboldened their designs with outrageous flourishes of color. We chose the best of the best in each color and had so much difficulty choosing only one for each because these designer diaper bags are so luscious that we had to give you two. Pink Designer Diaper Bags These two baby bags are so cool they'll scorch you. Storksak Elizabeth Blush is one of the most beautiful all leather bags, diaper or not, ever made. Sumptuous pink leather, elegant design, and all the quality and trimmings we have come to...

The international passion to protect our planet from the ravages of pollution and to preserve our natural resources for future generations has become an everyday fact of life. With international support by "green" political parties, consumer organizations, celebrities and politicians, the green movement has become a powerful force with an agenda that needs to be addressed by industry, politicians and consumers. Discussions about the environment are taking place in corporate board rooms, legislative hearings, and by consumers in supermarkets and department stores. Can we fully understand environmental concerns and energy implications without a working knowledge of basic green vocabulary? Do we...

Going green is no longer a trendy fad but a needed action adopted by everyone from all walks of life and from all areas of industry. As more and more people the world over become eco-conscience a demand for eco-friendly goods are on the rise. As we rush to calculate our carbon foot print we look at our homes and our cars for ways to become more environmentally aware. Hybrid cars, solar panels, and personal gardens are just some ways that are being adopted in an effort to be kind to Mother Earth. But what about making our clothes environmentally friendly? Many people just do not understand how synthetic our clothing is and how much resources it takes to outfit an entire family let alone the world...

The commercial painting product market has literally hundreds of applicators, paints, sprays, and types of coatings. If you are in charge of a facility, knowing a little bit about the types of products contractors use can help you make better maintenance decisions about your commercial building. Commercial Painting Delivery Systems Airless Spray Airless spray systems offer versatile and modular functioning. Airless systems can be used to apply lacquers, elastomerics, stains, and other coatings, and may be outfitted for either indoor or outdoor use. These sprayers are available in gas or electric powered models. The gas powered models are powerful, but are more suited to outdoor projects. Inside jobs...

u dream of walking through endless meadows of fresh flowers or wading through meandering rivers and bubbling brooks? Does the warmth and cosiness of country living appeal to your senses? Country style rooms are warm-hearted but not prosaic; trendy but not fashion-obsessed. Acquiring the Country Look Rustic simplicity that is modest, unassuming and friendly forms the core of country home decor. Though flexible enough to include natural materials of all kinds, hand made period pieces, well-worn antiques as well as reproductions, country style furnishings will rarely include designs that are delicate or furniture that is formal. Look for rustic, sturdy and durable country furniture that is hand crafted...

With Easter right around the corner, your kids will be excited about coloring eggs. There are egg dying kits in most stores which are inexpensive yet provide you and your children hours of fun. It's also fun to learn what Easter means through your childrens' eyes. After coloring the eggs, let your children paint you a story of what Easter and family means to them. Give them a small artist paint brush and let the Easter spirit stir and awaken their inner creativity. Ask each child to design an egg that shows, in pictures, what Easter is all about to him or her. Have a variety of egg dye colors, stickers, jelly beans or whatever else young minds need to create a holiday masterpiece. Once each egg is...

Archival scrapbooking requires careful attention to using materials that will last a lifetime or longer. Archiving is about making sure that no harm comes to precious photos by understanding some photo-archival facts. Acid-free does not always mean the product is photo or archival-safe when it comes to archival scrapbooking. One day I finally purchased a special pH marker that when applied to the objects surface, revealed whether the material was really archival safe. To my surprise at the time, I discovered some of my material certainly was not safe, and so since then, I have learned how to mingle the unsafe with the safe (when I just had to use a piece of material), thus minimizing the chances of...

Were you betrayed by a knitting gauge swatch? Holy wool, is there no justice? If you dutifully knit and measured a gauge swatch despite your eagerness to cast on for your project, why doesn't the darn sweater fit? How on earth did the dirty no-good lying gauge swatch ruin your sweater? Sad to say, but even the best knitters encounter gauge swatches that lie. Here are the top six reasons a gauge swatch lies. 1. Your emotional state. You think you're in an emotional state now with a finished sweater you can't wear, but your emotions while knitting both the swatch and sweater can make a difference to the success of your project. If you resent the time a gauge swatch takes before you start your...

There are various types of material required in making jewelry, and choosing the right kind for you is crucial. One of the most important materials is the string, if it is for a necklace, bracelet, or anklet you want to make. Selecting the right stringing materials is a total must. When choosing the best string for your jewelry, you've got to consider the type of jewelry you need to create, the style and design you want to achieve, and the type and size of the beads you will use. Some of the most common stringing materials for you to select from are : Bead Stringing Wire, Illusion Cord/Monofilament, Elastic wire, Nylon Thread, Silk Thread, Leather Cord, and Memory Wire. Bead stringing wire, is one...

It’s the smooth, delicate feel of silk fabric that first draws many people in. The rich, shimmering colors from this fabric adds an instant “oomph” to any item it is on. Was it mentioned that it is pretty eco-friendly? From being into fabric to dress empresses in ancient China to being used in activewear, silk fabric’s luster has captivated humankind for thousands of years. It is no surprise that the fabric is a popular choice for window treatments. For anyone who is going green with drapes in her home, silk is a safe choice that will add a soft, sheer touch and won’t hurt the environment. Consider these following items: Silk is a renewable fabric, meaning that it is not created like...

had a Swiss Army knife with me since I was a college student. I had to have one when I went off to college. I guess it was something about the "be prepared" feeling a Victorinox swiss army knife exudes. That knife is long since lost, but I foundly remember it. It was the Mechanic model. These days I carry a pink classic on my key chain so that my keys are easy to spot when on my desk or in my purse. I also have a yellow one in my desk drawer just in case I can't find my pink one. Or, maybe someone needs to borrow a little pocket knife in an emergency. Anyhow, I wrote this goofy little poem one day when I was thinking entirely too long and hard about swiss army knives: Kill a bear Chop down a tree My...

Leather pillows can be an excellent way to accent leather furniture or add old world charm to a bedroom. However, with even faux leather pillows priced at twenty dollars or more, you may find these decorative pillows more than your budget can handle. A pillow is one of the easiest craft projects available so why not make your own? You will save money and be able to get a pillow that matches your specifications exactly, instead of being limited to the manufacturers' offerings. When choosing your leather, consider the type of texture and coloring you want. If you prefer a softer, velvety texture, choose suede, chamois or Nubuck. If you want a more durable leather, bicast or coated leathers are a good...

type="text/javascript"> FIST Holsters is a custom leather outfit based in NY, NY. They produce holsters in a number of materials including leather, various types of kydex, leather/kydex hybrid material, and some limited exotic skins. FIST really puts an emphasis on concealed carry holsters as the owner is a big fan of CCW. FIST is a custom gun holster shop where everything is made to order, and takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks. FIST is one of the few custom holster makers that will give the customer the opportunity to select a base holster model and then customize it with a number of unique options like: *Tension screw *Bodyshield *Thumb break *Handboned leather *Closed bottom Unlike some other...

   Tier One: Apprentice      There isn't a wide variety of items you can make as an Apprentice Scholar. The only items that might be in demand are the dyes you can make for armor – Gold and Sienna at this level. It takes 200 point to be proficient and move on you the next tier, and an additional 400 point to master.  Personally, I feel mastering this tier is of no benefit unless you want to master later tiers, then it is required. Assuming you have all the cash and resources you could ever want, first instinct is to make nothing but Battle and Warding Lores. Those are worth ten points each, meaning it only takes 20 combines to be proficient and 60 to master.  But Battle and Warding Lores...

Single color candles are nice and pretty. A multi color candle is different, exciting and vibrant. How about making seasonal multi color candles? Do you have a favorite multi color table runner? Make a multi color candle that matches the colors in the runner. These candles look like they are difficult to make, but they really aren't, if you follow these simple steps. Software - Candle Wax - Candle Mold - Stearin additive - Primed wicks - 3 different candle dye colors - Fragrance (optional) Hardware - Scissors - Pencil or wicking needle - Thermometer - Double boiler - Kitchen scale - Refrigerator or freezer Step 1: Preparing the candle mold Insert the wick through the base of the mold about one inch...

If this is your first time experimenting at home with hair dye colors, I would suggest that you try it out with semi-permanent hair dye that washes out in about 8-10 washings with shampoo, rather than going straight away for permanent hair dye. Of course, your professional hair stylist would be able to advise you on the colors and highlights that would suit your style (and even your job!), but if you are going to do this the D-I-Y method, it is essential for you to have a basic understanding and knowledge of how hair coloring works. The most important is to understand the different types of hair dyes available and how the colors react to the natural pigments that is already present in your hair...

is a broad array of baby bedding fabric, on sale in the market that can be utilized for both the genders. Once you learn more, you can choose quality craft projects for your own use and to give as gifts. For example, you could purchase a piece of bed clothing individually but this might add up and turn out to be costlier. Exactly similar to grownups even baby's room merchandises come out in “bed in a bag” arrangement. This bed in a bag parcel could include bed sheet, pillowslip, a quilt, etc. These are obtainable in the nursery kit too! You could ordinate the theme of your baby's room with your buying set. Or else you also have the other alternative of combining and pairing your child...

The new lines of spring and summer clothing from your favorite designers have arrived. There's a lot going on this year, including a new emphasis on color and specifically, those citrus greens, reds, oranges and yellows that invite easy living. The big daddies of men's fashion have delivered yet another season of incredible men's fashion. Not surprisingly, every t-shirt, every pair of shorts and jeans, regardless of which brand is your favorite, have redefined and upped the expectations of men around the world. Fresh styles and fits, along with the new vivid colors, are just what's needed to sweep the winter blues away. Be sure to watch closely Voi jeans and Ralph Lauren for their especially...

Making homemade soaps, lotions and candles are not just for fun. What is real, is that making home made products are really good idea to spend your free time. Your kids will definitely love doing these stuffs wherein at the same time the family bonding is superbly enhanced by just simply making a certain product at home. In particular on how to make soap, the process of which from the beginning up to the last part basically last for two days. This includes mixing the raw materials, allowing it to cool down and then molding so as to obtain the desired finish product of your desire. If you are on the look out to make your own homemade soaps, then definitely you need first to know what are the basic...

Omega 3 Fish Oil Pill... What are DHA essential fatty acids....? DHA is arguably the most important of all the omega 3 fatty acids. The human brain, for example, is made up of approximately 60% fats by weight. And about half of that fat is DHA! That should tell you just a bit about how crucial this omega 3 fatty acid is for our brain, and mental well-being. Of course, omega 3 fatty acids benefit much more than just the brain. They also benefit cardiovascular health tremendously. Indeed, the American Heart Association states: "Omega 3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of -- or who have -- cardiovascular disease." As you probably know, heart disease is one of the...

Candle making at home has become quite popular recently as more and more hobbyists are taking-up this craft as both a means of entertainment and a source of income. Just like any other craft, there are simple principles that will guide you in making your venture successful, whether as a business or as a hobby. When you first begin making candles at home, you will soon realize that this can be more than just an entertaining activity. Candle making is also an art that provides a venue to express your own unique creativity. At first, this may not be evident in your results. However, with a little time and effort spent getting familiar with the process, you will soon find yourself artistically...

Toulouse is one of the most stylish cities of Southern France. Situated between the Mediterranean (150 km away) and the Atlantic (250 km), and just 110 km from the ski resorts of the Pyrenees and 730 km from Paris, Toulouse is the chief city of the huge Midi-Pyrenees Region and the fourth largest city in France. With the second largest student population outside of Paris, Toulouse is among the leading great metropolises of Southern Europe. Dubbed the 'Ville Rose' because of its pink brick buildings, Toulouse sits astride the Garonne River and the historic Canal du Midi, midway between the Med and the Atlantic. The heart of town is the vast, arcaded Place du Capitole, where the impressive, grandiose...

During these hard times since the recession hit at the beginning of 2009, things have been tough for everyone. Small pleasures are now sacrificed and more people are focused on saving money because in the job market today, no one's job is secure anymore. But, luckily by utilizing a few low-coast techniques, we can still give our bedroom a new contemporary and more updated design even if we have kids. Redecorating can be challenging for everyone, but it can be especially challenging if you happen to be a parent of over ambitious children. Kids seem to scuff up the walls, scratch the furniture and leave stains, no matter where they go in the house disaster just seems to follow. But, don't worry there...

It is common to see bald men everywhere; however, bald women may be a little harder to spot right? Is it because baldness is exclusively for men? Or is it because women are a little more discreet about the condition of their air? The fact is, bald women are everywhere but they aren't just as obvious as men. This is because androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss has different effects on men and women. Men with androgenetic alopecia lose all hair in a specific region of the head while women with the same condition only lose some of the hair in the same region. Statistics shows that almost 50 percent of women when they reach the age of 50 experience at least one sort of baldness. The...

In an age that water is depleting from the world in an alarming rate, we have no choice but become water conscious consumers. Walking around your New York apartment do you hear running water or dripping faucets? If so, then you probably have a leak in the kitchen or bathroom. As a water conscious consumer, the first step to take is repairing the leaky source, or at least calling in your local New York plumber to stop fast water escape. Split pipes, running toilets, dripping faucets and shower heads are all common plumbing problems that leak out water. Plumbing leaks waste gallons of water, increase water bills and cause damages to belongings and foundations of buildings. Early leak detection will...

Chances are your craft room or child's play area has a handful of colorful markers. Since markers are available in so many different colors and often come packaged in coordinating shades, markers are the perfect mediums to stretch your color options without breaking the bank. Using markers with rubber stamps is a perfect way to make classy paper craft projects and bright vibrant scrapbooking pages. Here are five great tips for getting the most from your markers and rubber stamps and making marker magic. 1. Mark up those ink jet transparencies! Using any ink jet transparency, ink the rubber stamp for your project with the desired marker color and stamp the print side of the transparency. The glue on...

Many individuals dye or color their hair for various reasons. It may be to return their grey hair back to its original color, or to change their hair color to one they feel is more fashionable, or it may be that they just feel like a bit of change and wants some highlights to their hair. Although the results of hair color can vary, some are satisfied with the results they get from the coloring treatment while others end up with an unwanted mess atop their heads. Such misfortunes may be avoidable if the person wishing to dye their hair knows and understands some of the basics behind this hair treatment. Prior to the treatment, the color of the dye and the type of dye to be used must be properly...

Making gel candles at home is fun. If you are very creative and love to burn beautiful and colorful candles at home or want to just use them as decorative pieces or you enjoy using them as gifts to those near and dear to you, then you can easily create your own beautiful gel candles in few minutes. You might be surprised to learn that you don't use real wax while making gel candles. They are made from a semi-solid gel. To make a gel candle, the materials you are required to use include: gel, fragrance oil to make scented ones, zinc wicks, embeds or decorative pieces and liquid color dye. You will get these materials from a local hobby shop or exclusive shops supplying candle making materials. While...

Soy candle wax is new on the candle-making scene. For centuries different variety of wax has been useful for making candles. However, since it was invented or discovered in the early 90s, it has risen in popularity as one of the favorite candle waxes to work with for many candle makers. Making your own candles at home while working with soy candle wax is much easier at times to work with than are other types of candle wax. Making and using soy candles is beneficial in many ways, for instance it is cheaper to buy than some other waxes that are useful for candle making. They are also healthier to make and burn than other types of candle making wax. You can safely add candle color dye and candle...

Apart from an aerial view, the best vantage point for viewing the encircling reef of Bora Bora is from the top of the twin peaks. Her captain and WK set off up the long track next morning, whilst sibling crew, using the excuse that our two men need some male bonding, prefers to go shopping in the village. Trekking upward is hot work, even though the trail is bountifully shaded with palms and other trees, so that the sweat has begun oozing within a short distance up the climb. Two thirds of the way up, the track opens out into a gorgeous shady glade with a Tahitian house set on the far side. Our two heroes momentarily think they have taken a wrong turning and are entering some private garden. Not a...

There is a proverb that an ounce of prevention, after all, is worth a pound of cure. Same is the formula that applies to coloring hair than just buying the box of hair dye and putting it on. Way more! One of the worst things that can occur when coloring your own hair is the dreaded ring-around-the-face' color stain. That is, processed hair dye which has gone into the pores of your skin. But take heart, the fix for this is really pretty easy. Apply oil to your skin before applying the dye to hair. The extra oil in your skin is going to act as a protective barrier to the hair color. If you have washed your hair and face, you can still protect it by carefully applying a very, very thin layer of...