Goal For The Green

For the earth-lover in your life (even though earth-lover should apply to everyone who wants to continue living here), no matter what the occasion is, going green with your giving makes you automatically cooler than the people who give boring, banal, regular gifts. No matter who you’re in the market to gift there are some green goods for them. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays . . . there’s only so many pairs of socks you can give . . it’s time to mix it up a bit.   

For Nerds

One of the coolest, and actually affordable, gift ideas we have come across in a long time is the Instean LED light bulb. It sounds boring, but it’s the first light bulb on the market that has ever been network connected, and your beloved nerd probably doesn’t have it yet. It’s only $30, and it’s controlled by a remote control on your smart phone that can be controlled from anywhere. This device can be hooked up to a single bulb, or connected to groups of bulbs. . . it’s the most high-tech way to achieve ambient lighting (or spook someone into thinking your place is haunted).

For Food Lovers

George Washington Carver said live at home, but unfortunately most of us aren’t even close to being self-sustainable. Enter Urban Farmer’s Mushroom growing kit. For only $25, this little beauty can hang on a wall or be set on a surface, and it looks really cool. True foodies should appreciate a good mushroom, and a good mushroom is hard to find. The best part of this set-up is that it yields at least two pounds of mushrooms in less than 10 days, and the soil is made from recycled coffee grounds.

For Fashionable Femmes

Noted environmentalist Stephen Dent recommends that we all do our best to wear clothing made out of natural fibers like cotton or wool, and wear recycled clothing whenever possible. For the fashionista this may sound like a really boring fashion sentence, but it doesn’t have to be. Sites like Fairtribe.com feature a host of gorgeous garments fit for an earth-friendly queen. You can find stunning threads like the Lotus Tunic Dress for only $55, or the Go With Everything reversible tulip skirt for only $63 . . . the possibilities are endless, and green clothes make your body and your conscience look and feel good.

For Animal Enthusiasts

People who love animals are the best people. Anyone who loves animals knows this fact to be true. For these people there’s BirdProject Soap. A whopping half of the proceeds go toward benefiting the Gulf Restoration Network and International Bird Rescue. The soap is lovingly made from biodiesel glycerin, Fair Trade olive oil, and local ingredients from New Orleans. After the soap is used, it reveals a small white porcelain bird hiding underneath. The artists want their delicate soap to be a potent symbol of restoration and recovery” from the oil spill. For $24, this heartfelt gift gets our vote.

The trend for several years, has grown toward hardwood floors, in many houses. Perhaps, it is because dust, allergens, pet odors and dander can’t accumulate and cause great discomfort for many allergy suffers.

In my home, I have areas of hardwood and carpet.  There is nothing like sinking your toes into nice, soft plush carpet.  However, that nice carpet does require maintenance and regular (or seasonal) cleaning.

In most cases, time is a factor as to whether to do it yourself or hire a professional rug cleaner to come in an do the job. The later is most often the preferred method, but what about the cost and those harsh chemicals?  Oh, and often times the carpet takes days to dry, and then there could be the danger of mold and other allergen issues.

There is a rug cleaner that has all the remedies that are mentioned here and at a very affordable price.

The folks at Green Choice Carpet Cleaning use only Green Cleaning Materials,while offering you a convenient service, and they do it all at a great price.

If you need a fast, reliable, and a safe green carpet cleaning service, they can even come out the same day.  They offer these other outstanding services as well.
Carpet Cleaning and Stain Removal
Area Rug Cleaning- They have their own rug cleaning factory
Rug Repair
Upholstery Cleaning
Leather Cleaning
Mattress Cleaning
Air Duct Cleaning
Water Damage
Green Cleaning
Free Pick-up and Delivery
Fully Insured and Bonded

If bed bugs or mites are a problem where you live, they can clean your mattress thoroughly and get rid of those nasty bed bugs and bed mites using only green cleaners. The end result is  your mattress has no chemical fumes or odors that can cause allergic reactions.

Green Choice Carpet Cleaning is a family operated company. They know all too well the dangers of conventional carpet cleaning products. They didn’t want their family exposed to these chemicals, and they don’t want your family exposed to them either. For this reason, they utilize only natural organic cleaning products. In fact, OSHA has rated all of their products with the safest rating. You can rest assured that you are selecting the greenest way to clean your living space, with Green Choice Carpet Cleaners.

They also can perform rug repair and rug restoration if your carpets and area rugs are damaged or worn. Removing the most stubborn stains that may have been a problem in your carpet for years, is also a specialty.

Unlike many cleaning services, Green Choice never out sources or deals with contractors.  Every technician at Green Choice,  is a hired employee that has been trained, tested, certified and licensed to ensure you have a pleasurable, quality  experience. This is how they are able to provide state-of-the-art green cleaning techniques at a fraction of the cost.

So, give these rug cleaners a call today for a carpet cleaning estimate or any of their other green cleaning services.They offer the Highest Quality Control in the Industry, so you are in good hands with the folk ant Green Choice.

Let’s face it, no matter what your New Year’s resolution is or was, the bottom line is we have to take better care of ourselves, on a daily basis.  That includes taking time for ourselves by exercising, eating right and taking care of our skin.

English: A complete diagram of the human skin. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Caring about yourself and caring about the earth, may seem like the furthest thing from your mind when doing your daily beauty regimen.  However, there actually is a close connection.

Our skin should always be a pampered priority, as it is the largest organ in our body. Therefore, always look for the very best in natural and organic skin care  products, so that you can pamper your skin with truly beneficial ingredients.  It is important to look for natural and paraben free cosmetics that offer the best solution for your skincare dilemma.  This time of year is when lotions and keeping our skin moist and nourished are necessary steps to protect us from wind and chaffing.

At EnviroProductsWorld, you can be assured that you have the best organic options for everything from hair products, cosmetics and deodorants, to green cleaning products, and natural pet products.  In fact, many of their products are USDA Certified Organic, meaning that the products are certified by the government (US) as 95% food grade organic, with zero chemicals or synthetics used in the manufacturing process.  Stop by and check out their January sale in effect until 1-27-2013.  You can get free shipping on orders of $49 or more, on names and products you may already know and trust.

In getting back to a New Year and a new YOU, keep in mind that there are harsh additives and preservatives in the make up and most skincare products found in department stores that you may frequent. Not only are these additives and preservatives bad for the world we live in, but they can be harmful to your body and skin, as well.  If your current skincare products are bad things to wash down the drain –  along with your hard earned money, why on earth would you want to put them on your face?  You can stop the harm and change all of that, by using a selection of organic natural skincare products.  You’ll never again have to worry about the bad effects on your skin or your impact on the environment, plus you’ll save money while doing both.