Can’t think of anything to get the dad in your life for Father’s Day? Here is something fun for someone who can relate to and misses the feel of the old (we mean OLD) typewriter.  At Old Time Computer Custom Design Hardware, they take old typewriters and totally refurbish them to become working keyboards for new computers. How perfect for all the dads out there who miss the sound and feel of the old clicking typewriter – this keyboard is for them. All are finished in wood and because they are handmade,they are also one-of-a-kind. To view and purchase go [...]

I know, I know. I’m a broken record on this subject (here, here and here among other mentions), but it merits repeating: Let’s stop using disposable water bottles! See horrible disposable water bottle facts here.  Especially when there are such pretty and inspiring options as that KOR One Hydration Vessels. I love that they are called “hydration vessels” as indeed, these can carry other liquids than water: flavored iced tea? Stevia lemonade? But the appellation of “vessel” elevates these beauties and the water they carry.  Indeed, KOR Water’s mission is to  “celebrate and protect water”.  Paul Shustak, co-founder describes the [...]

Grilling season is upon us. I just know that you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative to the fuel imbued charcoal briquettes. You probably also prefer that your food taste like food and not like gas? Well, you will want to know that coconut charcoal is the new cleaner alternative. Co.co.nut??
Indeed. Coconut Charcoal is made from the inner hard shell of a coconut.  When carbonized coconut shell is burned as charcoal, it achieves high heat and maintains that temperature for up to two and a half hours. The condensed fiber of coconut shells creates hotter, longer and cleaner burning charcoal [...]

I saw – and fell in love –  with these “boomboxes” that I stumbled upon while exploring Second Friday in the Chicago Art District last month.
Lloyd Davis of Artpentry is the creator of these ultraverycool speakers contained in vintage suitcases and trunks.  Or, as he calls them, “amazing pieces of functional art”.  Indeed. You can plug in your iPod or whatever audio device to get the most stylish/funky looking  music delivery system anywhere.  When we visited the Artpentry studio, my husband and my son where all over these pieces, which is why I thought that they were perfect to mention [...]

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We mentioned The Peaceable Kingdom Press (PKPress) in our Easter Basket article this last March (see it here). You may remember that we were impressed by this company with a conscience. PKPress was so happy that [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
Christine Northrup, MD, just released the newest version, the latest of four, of Women’s Body, Women’s Wisdom on June 1st, 2010. The release coincides with her new PBS special “Christine Northrup; Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” (check your local PBS listing here).
I bought the original book in 1994 and read it as my own personal bible. The first copy got me through fertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues. This latest copy will see me through the next stage in my life, menopause, with the latest information, material and studies.
I appreciate Christiane Northrup’s straight forward [...]

Dear parents of teens, this is for them…
So, this is Part 3 and last of your mini-course on what to do to get a summer job. In case you missed it, Part 1 addressed the “What & Where” of looking for a job, as in “what do I want to do as a job” and “where do I start looking for a job”. Part 2 shared some tips on résumé writing and other docs that you need to prepare for your job hunt. And now, here are some tips & advice to prepare for the actual interview. Hopefully knowing [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
A girlfriend of mine, Isabel, is having a major love-affair with a knife. Not just any knife but a Kyocera Ceramic Knife (Yes, THAT Kyocera, the makers of cell phones and printers, among other things…). Isabel was enjoying her knife so much that she bought one for each of her girlfriends! I can see why she is so enthralled. I first used my Kyocera knife at our monthly Cooking Club gathering which was hosted at our house this time.  Although the food was amazing, I must say the focus was really on this [...]