Green tip of the day...

Have too many newspapers piling up around your house?


Here's an idea for what you can do with them...

Take them to a local animal shelter. They can be used as potty pads and line the bottoms of the animals crates and more.

Ahh the World of Twitter & it's Tweet Surprises

I’m still a novice when it comes to using Twitter…I’m like the little kid who jumps up and down when he discovers that the circle block fits through the circle hole. I’m excited when I make discoveries (seemingly insignificant to most “tweet” pros at this point) that will benefit others. This morning I rolled out of bed, tapped my iPhone’s Twitter app, and began updating my SexySustainable (fly my way) status when a “follower’s” new tweet caught my attention. The tweet was music to my ears – a shopper’s delight! Get 20% off when you shop @ Project Green Label and use the code DIANA at check out.

Project Green Label has a few cute basics for men, women, and babies. It’s a young clothing line whose designers are on a mission to create environmentally friendly “threads,” while educating others on how to live greener and then benefits of doing so. I might have an opinion or two about some of the models they used in their photos, but I think the site is worth looking at, especially if you can get eco-fashion at a discount. Something I think we all can appreciate during times like these!

Project Green Label steers clear of conventional textiles such as “regular” cotton (sprayed with tons of toxic pesticides) and synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester (which are derived from petroleum – aka oil). Instead, the fabrics they use include bamboo, hemp, recycled cotton and organic cotton. Project Green Label also has a partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation, and a portion of their profits are donated so new trees can be planted!

Check them out quickly and save yourself 20% if you find anything you like.

Enjoy your day!

XOXO,
Mia

P.S. - Please let me know if there are any other sales we can all benefit from!

Paint Me Pretty, Skip The Car Paint and Fumes

The EcoDiva's post couldn't come at a better time...I'm looking down at my nails right now and the chipped polish is screaming at me to come off and be repainted. Let's read what Elena has to recommend.

Practically growing up in a beauty salon led me to believe that the smells of the salon equaled getting beautiful. Nobody ever told me that those smells I was inhaling had the power to do some serious damage.

Today, we know better and have the options to paint our nails with something other then, well, the equivalent of automobile paint and formaldehyde.

Until I had a baby, there was rarely a day that you would find my nails naked. After years of polishing and buffing, my nails were oh so pretty on the outside, but yellow and brittle underneath. Once I (was forced to) stopped wearing nail-polish, and let my nails go au natural (ok, this was not so much fun for the EcoDiva used to being polished and pressed) my nails actually had a chance to breath and turn back to a color that I did not recognize...skin color.

Now that I have more time to focus on my nails (still not as often as I used to), I don't have to bear to go bare any longer. Today, there are some fabulous nail companies creating colors that coat, last and don't contain that nasty tri-fecta of ingredients we ought to avoid: Dibutyl Pthalate, Formaldehyde and Toulene – This trio can stay in your system and generate internal toxicity.

Here are some great polishes to try :

Zoya: Not entirely free of chemicals, at least using nail polish alternatives such as Zoya if you must have gorgeous, well-groomed nails, ensures that you’re not absorbing the worst offending ingredients. Not only are they the longest wearing natural nail lacquers, but they come in over 60 luscious, fashion forward colors. (from FutureNatural.com). The one in the picture, Malia, is currently rocking out on my toes!

Honeybee Gardens
Waterbased Nail Enamels - Singles
French Manicure Kit
Odorless Polish Remover

Suncoat Naturals
Waterbased/Solvent Polish Remover

Enjoy!

Signing off...EcoDiva
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Burt's Bees 25th "Burt Day" Party Giveaways!!

Have you heard the BUZZ around town?! Burt’s Bees is hosting a “Burt Day” party, and YOU’RE ALL invited!

This year, Burt’s Bees is celebrating its 25-year commitment to The Greater Good, Earth-friendly products, natural ingredients and environmental sustainability. To kick off their celebration, Burt’s Bees is bringing the “Burt Day” festivities to the web (like right here at Sexy Sustainable Style). This party is gonna be rockin’ til June 20th!!

They’ve got a great interactive online experience I just had to share. Learn some fun facts & celebrate everything that makes Burt’s Bees a leader in natural personal care… i.e. their effective natural formulas, Earth-friendly ingredients and packaging, and respect for all beings.

Burt's Bees fun fact:


Do you love to party?!… Here’s your chance to participate in Burt’s Bees Exclusive 25th Anniversary Giveaway & Join in the Fun! Act fast & you might be the lucky one to get your hands on some awesome Burt Day Presents!

• In keeping with the tradition of giving back, Burt’s Bees will be giving away 25,000 lip balms online until June 20th. They’re giving away 1,000 balms a day…Click here now to enter for your chance to receive a free lip balm.

(PLEASE NOTE - The giveaway starts anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT, but no one knows exactly when! To equal the odds and give you the fairest chance at a free balm, Burt’s Bees randomized the giveaway to start anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT. It could be anytime. For instance -- it may be 9:15 AM one day, 10:25 AM the next, or 11:51 AM the day after! It’s like the lottery! None of us knows when you’ll be able to enter to win… that's what makes it so much fun! And if you don't get it one day, you'll get your chance another. The balm giveaway goes through June 20, 2009.)

• Burt’s Bees will be giving away 1,000 FREE lip balm coupons good on your favorite balm — Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil, Honey, or Beeswax—mailed directly to your address. Click here now for your chance to enter.

I hope you're all one of the thousands that get to enjoy some great Burt's Bees goodies! Check out the Burt Day video at the bottom of the page too.

xoxo,
Mia

Tranquil Natural Bath & Body Products for my Recovery

You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been under the radar lately… I’ve been laying low since last Thursday trying to recover from having my 4 impacted wisdom teeth yanked out. I don’t mean to scare anyone, but the pain has been excruciating. The meds I’m on have done diddly squat and my face is still unrecognizable whenever I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror. Fortunately, I’ve been able to take refuge at my parents’ house in PA and rest. So I left the glitz & glamour of the big city behind and packed very little for this trip knowing that I wouldn’t be getting out much. I did however pack a few travel bag essentials that I’m so grateful to have at a time like this…

What were those goodies in my bag?

Paula Van Dyck’s handmade Bath and Body Naturals products! As she does for all of her customers, Paula personally made me two of her natural body mist sprays (Tranquility & Sensual) and her Aloe and E body wash gel (Synergy Citrus).

I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy using these products. Whenever I feel flustered or discomfort, I close my eyes, spritz my face with Tranquility, and breathe in deeply. I concentrate on finding inner balance and peace as I smell the light aroma of lavender, ylang ylang & chamomile essential oils. Although the mist’s scent lasts briefly (no toxic chemicals are used), I find that 2-3 sprays are just enough to get me refocused and calm again.

In addition to my sprays, I couldn’t leave home without my bottle of Synergy Citrus body wash. A little drop of this refreshing glycerin based gel goes a long way and definitely lifts up my spirits. My face may feel like it just got punched by Mike Tyson, but at least my body smells great & feels silky smooth and moisturized thanks to the Aloe & Vitamin E ingredients. Lather up with a loofa to wash away dead skin cells or use it as a shave gel… I promise Synergy Citrus body wash will always cheer you up & keep you feeling clean.

Bath and Body Naturals’ products are AFFORDABLE and ALL NATURAL which means no synthetic detergents, animal ingredients, or preservatives are used. Paula only uses 100 % pure essential oils, high quality fragrance oils & natural colors.

Here’s what Paula has to say in her own words: “I have never had one customer complaint in all the years I have been in business. My number one priority is customer satisfaction. If it isn't right, it gets made right. Another successful move I have made over the years is to listen to customer inquiries. When people e-mail me and ask for something special or custom, I usually can accommodate their needs. I have found a real niche in supplying customers with unscented products. It's amazing how many people have allergies, don't like scents, or have post medical needs from having chemo and radiation, for example.”

Visit Bath and Body Naturals today. I love their products and I think you will too.

xoxo,

Mia

P.S. - I'll take any suggestions on how to make the pain and swelling in my mouth go away!