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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Josie Maran Cosmetics

It took me a long time to find make-up that is environmentally friendly and that I love. I finally found it a while ago called Josie Maran Cosmetics. I am obsessed with this brand and LOVE all the products that I have tried. They do cost a little more than your normal drugstore cosmetics, but completely worth it. I am conscious about what products I put on my body because I do not want a lot of unnecessary chemicals and toxins on my body. I do not where a lot of make-up so am willing to pay more to make sure I am protected in the best ways possible and Josie Maran Cosmetics helps me do that.

Photograph courtesy of: ethicalstyle.com

Monday, September 5, 2011

Loving Eco


With all the websites I subscribe to that send daily deals, one the I really like among many is www.lovingeco.com . They feature all eco products from clothes to make-up. If you refer friends you also get a discount. Go and check it out and be on your way to switching to more environmentally friendly products.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Gorgeously Green

Since I run an eco-friendly company there are many eco sites that I love, but I especially love this one when it comes to all things green:www.gorgeouslygreen.com. Sophie Uliano who has wrote several books by the same name is passionate about living a green lifestyle. I have used many products and services that she has recommended and LOVE most of them. I highly encourage you to check out her website.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Engaged

I got engaged exactly a month ago today and couldn't be happier. After 4 years of being together it was about time. Of course I have been getting asked a ton of questions right away. When, where, how, etc.? All of which I had no clue about right then, but now we are thinking Nov. 2012. So many of my blog posts throughout the next year will probably be about wedding stuff and the processes I am going through and how to stay organized. I will try not to post too much because I know it will be boring. I am on a very strict budget since we are paying for things ourselves and I never knew how much a wedding cost. I am very quickly finding out.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Hector and the Search for Happiness

What is happiness? This is a great book about a man on the search for happiness and what it means. It is just a fun, easy read, but makes you put into perspective what happiness really is and you do not need a lot to be happy. Right now in my life I am extremely happy.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Paper vs. Electonic

As a professional organizer I help people make decisions on a daily basis. One thing that many people have struggled with recently is deciding whether or not to go paperless. Yes it does help the environment, which of course is what I stand for, but there is also some benefits to not going paperless depending on what it is. For me personally it is really hard for me to get rid of the paper bills even though I pay most of mine online because I always want to have documentation.

By having documentation of certain things like when bills are paid, concert tickets, etc. this gives me a piece of mind in case something does happen where I need that documentation. For me I have needed documentation several times and I was glad to have the paper copy. I am always afraid of "losing" something in cyberspace. I think I will eventually switch to paperless as I am able to receive all confirmations with bill, purchases, etc. through email.

With that said there is a difference between me and many of my clients. I know when having too much paper is enough and know when to recycle. There are very few things that I keep on paper they include bills and notes mostly. This is because I like to see these things in paper form. I keep them neatly stored in file cabinets or binders in order to minimize clutter. I go through mail immediately upon receiving it and usually end of recycling most of it.

I encourage many of my clients to go paperless because they have such a hard time with paper and it becomes a lot of clutter, which can affect how they operate and feel. I use online clouds like Dropbox with many of my clients to reduce paper usage and share files.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

ReNew and ReDux Fashion Show


I have been involved with the Women's Home for many years now. On Thursday, August 25, 2011 they are having their annual ReNew and ReDux Fashion Show that supports The Women's Home. It is for a great cause and I have seen most of the clothes already and they are awesome! Tickets are $35 for standing room and $55 for seats.

Photo courtesy of: The Women's Home