*Green-Bagging It - thanks to Graze Organic sandwich & snack bags made from 100% organic cotton & water-based inks provide an eco-friendly alt to packing the midday meal. The company skips plastic linings commonly found in other reusable options & includes hand hand-silked-screened graphics that promote word recognition in tykes- but look equally grown-up for adults. Plus, they're machine washable. $24-$38. grazeorganic.com
*Whimsy Chic - Sara Jane makes vintage-inspired, wispy tops for women in her LA studio. In her eyes, getting dressed each morning is like encasing yourself in your own enchanted fantasy. Sounds like spring to me. Starting at $65 foretla.etsy.com
*Barter your Beets - Just like the want ads except for home-grown produce, veggietrader.com will help you get rid of any extra zucchinis come summer. National online marketplace for gardeners to meet up locally & barter, buy trade or sell excess fruits & veggies, it's free to use.
*Check Meowt - Dogs are man's best friend and cats keep it real, so it makes sense that we should try our hardest to make sure they're happy, healthy, & appreciated. Sonia Zjawinski & Sarah Han do their part with each post at Pawesome.net Check out the site each day for cute puppy videos, tales of animal rescues, pet products, witty T-shirts, home safeguarding tips & a slew of good causes benefiting pets!
*Duchampion - A Tel Aviv, Studio Groovy specializes in readymades(& high-end handmade products) that reflect Israeli culture. Contact studio for pricing. groovy.co.il
*Go with the Grain - Have a problem identifying types of wood? There's an app for that $4.99 I.D.Wood will put a hardness scale, gravity info, grading charts & photos of more than 160 types of wood right at your fingertips. idwood.showyourwood.com
*24-Hour Home - Cottage in a Day made its official debut Jan 2009. Based in Traverse Michigan, the founder Drew Craven wanted to provide structures for less in mortgage, maintenance & waste. He describes his cottages as little gems: very pretty, very tough, very functional & very green. & Yes, they can be built be put up in a day. 1414S starts at $49,500 & the most popular, 1428S, is $115,000. cottageinaday.com
It is sooo nice out today, Tues 3/30/2010 & getting up in 70's rest of week! YEE HAA leave some comments/emails if you appreciate the info-thanks much!
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