by Molly on October 14, 2010
If you or anyone in your family is as big a coffee drinker as I am, then you’re in luck because there’s much more to coffee beans than a morning pick-me-up. Stop throwing out your coffee grinds and put them to use with one or more of these resourceful ideas:
- First, coffee grinds are a great soil for your garden. Wait until they cool off, then spread them on top or mix in with the soil around all of your plants.
- Still looking for a skin and hair treatment that won’t burn a hole in your pocket? Coffee grinds are a great exfoliant and conditioner; massage your face and wet hair with the grinds to leave your skin and locks looking radiant.
- Your pet’s fur could also use a coffee grind treatment. A plus: it’s known to help get rid of fleas, too.
- Unpleasant smell every time you open the fridge? Coffee grinds work like baking soda; just put a cup in the fridge and it absorbs the smell.
- There’s a lot of mess on you and your kitchen after preparing a huge meal; rub coffee grounds together or on surfaces to help get rid of the tough mess.
- Boil a pot of water and seep the coffee grounds to make a brown die to use on fabrics or cover up wood scratches.
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by Molly on September 30, 2010
Being eco-friendly isn’t as hard as it may seem. You don’t have to save the rainforest to help the cause, just take advantage of all of the eco-friendly items around and help make them part of your lifestyle. One way is to accessorize in an earth-friendly way. Look for recycled and vintage jewelry, normally these pieces are higher craftsmanship and last longer than your typical piece. Another tip is to opt for pearls, they are farmed using aquaculture, a less damaging technique than land mining. Also, support small producers and buy your jewelry from local artisans, not only will your piece be one of a kind, but you’ll be working towards a more sustainable world at the same time.
by Molly on September 22, 2010
Today, even drinking water can be stylish and environmentally friendly with these cute new aluminum water bottles. The designs change seasonally so there are plenty to choose from; my favorite is a sunflower one I found over the summer. Find one that suits your style, too, at Pottery Barn!
Earth Day is a great opportunity to realize how important it is to maintain our gorgeous planet. For information about different events in your area or ways you can help celebrate this special day, visit Earth Day’s official website.
In the meantime, everyone can certainly start thinking of ways in which to contribute to sustainability efforts. From changing to CFL bulbs, turning off and unplugging electronic devices at night, using both sides of the paper, getting a reusable water bottle, and shortening shower time, everyone can easily make a difference. For more of these tips, along with instructions for carrying them out, visit this great blog post at Simple Mom.
Green is one of our favorite colors at Cardstore.com! We’ve worked hard to ensure our products are not only stylish, but also eco-conscious. We’re concerned about minimizing our impact to the earth. From using 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper and eco-friendly digital printing, to maintaining FSC certified printing facilities and partnering with carbonfund.org to offset our carbon footprint, we do our part to protect the environment. Read more about our sustainability efforts here.
You can thank the Earth, along with family and friends for any occasion by sending one of these gorgeous and eco-friendly thank you cards from Cardstore.com. To inspire some Earth-saving efforts, here are some stunning pictures of our planet. Happy Earth Day from Cardstore.com!
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We’re thrilled that a few of Cardstore.com’s Apiary Design holiday cards were featured in the winter issue of Boho Magazine. The new magazine has quickly become one of our favorites, as they focus on two of our favorite things, style and sustainability! Not to mention, they have impeccable taste in greeting cards (but we might be a bit biased on that last point).
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