Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Top Eco Friendly Gift Guide for Father's Day



Digital Experience so your dad has the times at his fingertip, whether he is waiting at the airport, commuting, or just sitting in his favorite chair catching up on the latest news. He will love the access as well as not having to corral all those loose newspapers for the weekly recycle pickup.



Give your father a gift of adventure. This book is a memoir about a father and his children on a one year trek. Facing the unknown as a family adventure, this book will warm your father's heart, and maybe you can plan a visit with him to see an animal, witness the changing environment, or visit a park that has it's natural inhabitants facing extinction.


Protect Dad's face with Jack Black products. Double-Duty moisturizes and protects the skin, although SPF of 20 isn't enough, you should still add sunscreen, but it's great to have some SPF protection rather than none. Dad will love the quality of the product.



All-Natural Skin Care Products that is based in UK. Their products eliminate the synthetics such as parabens, sodium laureth sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and artificial coloring. Dad will love the feeling of great skin care minus the synthetic stuff. You'll love how great he looks!


Stop your father from throwing out all those disposable razors! The Panasonic ES8243A is a top shaver for your dad's daily grooming needs. It works dry or wet, and provides a close shave as equivalent to the Braun's top electric razor for a better price. You'll father will love this as a tool for his daily grooming.




Recreational cycling provides a workout and appreciation for the great outdoors. Your dad will love it for the freedom the bicycle gives him and will love a date with you out on the road.


If your father enjoys a day on the green, you can surprise him with Dixon Golf Balls. They are 100% recycled, although they won't break down, if you send it back to Dixon, you can allow them to recycle the used balls and receive a discount or credit for it. Dad will love that they are performance driven balls, and that he is using balls that used recycled materials.







For the ultimate surprise, book a trip to Tennessee to experience Justin Timberlake's Eco Friendly Mirimichi Golf Course. Situated 15 minutes away from Memphis, Tennessee.


Also, for those whom wanted to know, US TODAY's article on how green is golf? is linked below.



If your father loves all things cars, such as driving, commuting, or enjoys cruising, an excellent Tire Pressure Gauge will help him save money by keeping his gas mileage in check by letting him know if the tires are properly filled. He'll love you for your thoughtfulness. You'll be happy knowing you saved him money and help being eco-conscious.


This cable will allow you to connect to your car's On Board Diagnostics (OBD) data to your apple product- iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You run the app and find out the status of your car. Fixes that pesky DTC gas cap warning message. Your father will love this tool for car maintenance. 



Your dad will love having power in his pocket wherever he is when the sun is available. Solio's updated charger even charges Apple products, great for camping! The ultimate Eco-Friendly gadget for the tech loving dad.


Sunglasses made from sustainable wood is the perfect Eco shades for your stylish father. He will love how it protects his eyes from the sun, and looks good too!



Take care of dad's face with the Clarisonic Mia. It keeps his face smooth, clean, and healthy by lightly exfoliating and is gentle enough to use daily. He can bring it with him into the shower. Dad will love his healthy fresh and clean face.



Sleek bottle opener that looks great at Dad's personal bar, or at his office. He can fantasize about life in the Mad Men era with the drinks, the cocktails, and this cool bar tool.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Celebrate with a Brunch or an Afternoon Tea Party Ideas for Mother's Day



We are looking forward Sunday's Mother's Day! For the Whole30 Challenge, we are thinking of hosting a warm and fun day with our family.

Some ideas for keeping up with the Whole30 Challenge to surprise her on that special brunch day:


BRUNCH IDEAS


PANCAKES






EGGS just the way SHE or they like it with BACON, SAUSAGE, PROSCIUTTO 




LOX SPREAD + (Red) Onion Slices + Roasted Red Peppers + Tomato Slices + Cucumber Slices + Capers 




AFTERNOON TEA IDEAS



Use Cucumber as "Bread" be inspired to add Nova Lox, Egg Salad, Radishes, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, etc.


Spring Salads | Cucumber + Dill Salad or Cherry Tomato + Artichokes + Dill Salad | Potato swapped by Cauliflower Salad

Spring Quiche Tart


FRUIT SALAD | BANANAS + BERRIES + KIWIS (Your Mom's Fave etc.)



BEVERAGES | FRESH JUICE or BLACK COFFEE or ASSORTMENT OF GREEN, BLACK, HERBAL TEAS (Check out Mariage Freres Marco Polo for something special) or WATER (still or sparking with lemon slices)



Add Flowers, a copy of a book she is wanting to read, and some coupons that are good for something she will appreciate, such as house sitting, no whining day, tech and screen free day, etc. In the end, it's to acknowledge what an amazing mother she is, the daily sacrifices she has made is appreciated. Being a mother is the hardest job, and the better the mother, the harder she works at it to let her children know just how important and loved they are.








Saturday, April 27, 2013

Consider an ECO Green Mother's Day


It's that time again, and if you were thinking about what tokens of love you wanted to surprise your favorite mother with, might I suggest either an incredible hard cover book of Glaciers- Ice Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers by James Balog, or the documentary of photographing vanishing glaciers, Chasing Ice, also by James Balog.


Another great gift are ECO optics. Where they use 95% recycled materials as well as plant a tree for every frame you purchase. You can pick up sunglasses or glasses for your stylish mama and contribute to the awareness movement.




Other ideas such as the simple gift of placing all the families recipe, as well as your famous dishes in a personal recipe book as a thoughtful and heirloom gift.



As for the festivities, keeping things simple, usually is the best, if you don't want to focus on the consumerism that adds to the the unnecessary and harmful impact of waste from packaging, cards, etc. Perhaps you and the children can create cards on recycled paper, or instead of gift giving, plan a date with your mom. You can take her on a hike, to the beach, setting up brunch at home or on a picnic, or a lovely afternoon tea with sandwiches and scones are some fun ideas.


You could also do an at home spa, complete with a foot or body soak, aromatherapy oils scenting the room, facial masque, and foot or body soak, and supplying salts and essential oils for her laid back treatment, or just let her relax with books that she has on her wish list and allow her some peaceful reading.

Most importantly, you can write her notes, and express just how much she means to you. You can also spend the day at a museum, play, or musical, take her someplace special and meaningful. It would mean the world to her that you put some thoughts into celebrating the day with her and respond to what she wants or needs.

Whatever you plan, if it comes from your heart, it's the best token ever.