Photo by: Carla Rose | Bolinas, CA
Its hard to believe summer is almost halfway over! Here is some good information to help get you though the dog days of summer.
Guide To Finding Safe, Eco-Friendly Sunscreen by David | The Good Human offers a great deal of information about sunscreen and sun protection. David outlines what a higher SPF really means, UVA verses UVB and some of the chemicals used in these products. There is also a list of the top five sunscreen recommendations rated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), and top five of the least effective sunscreens with a higher health hazard rating.
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Making The Most Out Of Farmer’s Markets by Low Impact Living is a great guide on shopping at your local farmers market. Farmers markets is one of my favorite places to shop due to the fact that its usually outdoors and the vendors tend to be very passionate about what they have to offer. Between the coffee kiosk that offers locally roasted, fair trade organic coffee, the oyster booth, and all of the beautiful local produce, I’m in heaven.
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Organic Food: The Raw Debate Over Benefits of Organic. Is it really beneficial to buy organic food (particularly produce?) Nathalie with Raw Foods Witch gives a balanced overview of organic food complete with the upsides and downsides. She also offers great tips in case you cannot buy organic produce due to cost or availability.
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Say No To Bottled Water by Green and Clean Mom and Bottled Water Problem: Its not just the bottle by Fake Plastic Fish speaks about the problems with bottled water that goes beyond the bottle and the waste it causes. You will read that there isn’t a bottled water standard for DEHP, which is a hormone-disrupting phthalate. You will also learn more about the energy it takes to manufacture water in a bottle.
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Eco-Friendly Friday Tips Volume Fifty Five – Dry Cleaning by Focus Organic gives you the scoop on what organic, eco, green or chemical-free dry cleaning really means. There is also a link to help you find a dry cleaners that uses methods that’s healthier for you and for the environment.
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10 Questions to Help You Declutter by Simple Nest should be your first stop if you need tips on decluttering your home.
Have a great week everyone!
Thanks for the link love. I discovered some fun new sites in the process too! I especially liked the farmer’s market and “say no to bottled water” articles. Carla you’re truly a girl after my own heart.
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Carla, I went to the nearest beach on the last weekend. Gosh, you won’t love the scenery, as the beautiful beach is fulfilled with empty bottles and rubbish all over the place! It’s really disgusting and irritating indeed…
@Nathalie – Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the other links as well.
@Wilson – Where is the beach located?
Just stumbled upon your blog. I happen to be an “anti-bottled water” person
Nice layout btw!
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Am going to the local farmer’s market within the hour! Excited.
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Thanks, I need a better sunscreen.
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Great list–I didn’t know that there is eco-friendly sunscreen. The Farmer’s market’s we have here in Los Angeles typically are outside, but it would be cool to have them actually inside as well. And lastly, I have to wholeheartedly agree with the bottled water phenomenon and problems it causes. At least though, the containers are recyclable.