For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Sandwich Solution
Forgo the boring old plastic baggie and dress up your sandwich instead in funky dots, trendy cupcakes, classic camo or monochrome soccer balls. New reusable sandwich wrap designs have just arrived. Easy to use and even easier to wipe clean, innovative sandwich wraps are the answer to any sandwich storage issue. Perfect for picnics, school and work. Simply fold up your sammy, attach the velcro strip and your lunch is good to go. Open it up when your hunger pangs hit and you have a clean place mat from which to eat. Our sandwich wraps are free of nasties like BPA, lead, PVC, phthalates and last at least a school year, usually longer. Why wouldn't you invest in a gorgeous reusable like this rather than load up the landfill with disposable alternatives? For more details and to view our 'how to' video, click here.
For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Giveaway: Cool it with a Vapur Bottle
It's called the 'Anti-Bottle'. We call it the most convenient water bottle in our cupboard. The innovative Vapur bottle folds up like a tube of toothpaste when empty, making it perfect for walking, hiking and any on-the-go drinking. In the summer heat, freeze it first so your water stays cold on the go. Our kids love it. Lightweight and BPA-free, the Vapur reusable water bottle features a sturdy caribiner clip so you can carry it outside your bag or on your belt loop. The focus is good old tap water, not bottled water and Vapur uses less energy to make and transport these collapsible bottles than required by traditional rigid bottles. Choose from the original .5L bottle or our 2-pack of .4L bottles. Loads of colours too. For more details, click here.
WIN IT!We have a Vapur bottle to give away to one lucky winner. Check out our range of Vapur water bottles available in Canada at Lavish & Lime and tell us in a comment below which colour you'd like to win and why - it could be yours! Please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.
EXTRA ENTRY:
Like us on our Lavish & Lime Facebook Page and post a comment on our wall about this giveaway with this link: http://bit.ly/q5Sv56
It's just starting to heat up here in Vancouver, so we're extending the deadline for entries for this giveaway until midnight PST Wednesday, August 3rd -- to give all the locals who temporarily lost faith in the summer weather a chance to still win this great way to beat the heat. We'll announce the randomly chosen winner on this blog post and on Facebook Thursday, August 4th. Open to Canadian residents only. Good luck!
For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
10 Best Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
It may be far from stifling hot here Vancouver, but as a heat wave crosses the rest of Canada and the U.S. and rising temperatures are predicted here later this 
month, we've come up with some ways to keep your cool. Most of these summer tips are eco-friendly, all are easy.
Post by Louise
Here are 10 of our favourite ways to beat the heat this summer.
1. Turn off your Dishwasher Early - Turn off the drying cycle on your dishwasher. Open the door before it begins and let your dishes air dry. It can be just as quick and much more energy efficient.
2. Use Power Bars - Mod cons often heat up your home. Leaving the TV on can raise a room temperature by a couple of degrees. Electric appliances like TV’s and computers can emit heat even when not in use. money too! Plugged into a power bar, these devices can be switched off easily and with our Smartstrip surge protector, automatically - saving you money and keeping the temperature dow
3. Crash the Kiddie Pool - When it's hot, kiddie pools aren't just for kids. Fill a pool or tub with cold water and try to keep it in the shade. Dip your toes, legs - or more - in for an immediate cool down!
4. Eat Cool Treats - Cold and frozen foods offer immediate relief from the heat. Make your own frozen treats and you’ll not only avoid copious sugar and artificial ingredients but you’ll save money too! Invest in durable, BPA-free popsicle makers like our stackable molds from Italy. Check out this collection of close to 200 popsicle recipes to make yourself and if cocktails are your thing, try these yummy-looking mango mojito popsicles. Alternatively, munch on frozen grapes - they're a healthy, tasty, cool treat too!
5. Keep Cool Air Inside - Open windows at night and close them in the morning to keep cool air in and the hot air out. Try to keep windows closed during the hottest part of the day. If you do open one, open a second to create a cross breeze. On especially hot days, hang a wet sheet in front of an open window to cool the air down.
6. Protect your Skin - Slather on the sunscreen when you venture outside. Look for one with zinc - it’s the only sunscreen ingredient that protects from the full spectrum of UV light, ie UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Zinc is found in natural sunscreens that are also free of potentially nasty chemicals. Top natural brands include Badger Sunscreen and made in Canada, Heiko Kids Sunscreen.
7. Cover Up - Keep a hat on and you’ll help prevent over heating and sunstroke. Look for a wide brim that points downwards to keep the sun off your face and neck. Tight woven, breathable SPF tested fabric is best. Our adjustable sun hats for kids tick all the boxes - and they grow with your child so they last for years.
8. Wet a Bandana - If you're working outside, soak a bandana in cold water, wring it slightly and tie it around your head - even under your sun hat - to keep cool.
9. Stay Hydrated - Drink, drink, drink and drink some more. It's no secret that if you drink
plenty of fluids throughout the day, you’ll help stop the headaches, etc. that come with dehydration. Having the right water bottle helps. Does it fit in your car drink holder? Your bag? Is it too big? Too heavy? Do you want your water kept icy cold? Filtered? Glass vs. steel or BPA-free plastic? Do you like the colour? Shape? So many questions - good thing there’s loads of options like these reusable water bottles from top brands Camelbak, S'Well, Lifefactory Glass Bottles - all in Canada.
10. Reduce Blow Drying Time - Break the habit of using your blow dryer. Let your hair dry naturally or only blow dry it part way and let the rest dry naturally. Your bathroom won't heat up like an inferno, your head will stay cooler while your hair is drying and you'll also save money on electricity!
For more green living ideas, visit eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about keeping cool in the summer heat, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
month, we've come up with some ways to keep your cool. Most of these summer tips are eco-friendly, all are easy.
Post by LouiseHere are 10 of our favourite ways to beat the heat this summer.
1. Turn off your Dishwasher Early - Turn off the drying cycle on your dishwasher. Open the door before it begins and let your dishes air dry. It can be just as quick and much more energy efficient.
2. Use Power Bars - Mod cons often heat up your home. Leaving the TV on can raise a room temperature by a couple of degrees. Electric appliances like TV’s and computers can emit heat even when not in use. money too! Plugged into a power bar, these devices can be switched off easily and with our Smartstrip surge protector, automatically - saving you money and keeping the temperature dow
3. Crash the Kiddie Pool - When it's hot, kiddie pools aren't just for kids. Fill a pool or tub with cold water and try to keep it in the shade. Dip your toes, legs - or more - in for an immediate cool down!
4. Eat Cool Treats - Cold and frozen foods offer immediate relief from the heat. Make your own frozen treats and you’ll not only avoid copious sugar and artificial ingredients but you’ll save money too! Invest in durable, BPA-free popsicle makers like our stackable molds from Italy. Check out this collection of close to 200 popsicle recipes to make yourself and if cocktails are your thing, try these yummy-looking mango mojito popsicles. Alternatively, munch on frozen grapes - they're a healthy, tasty, cool treat too!
5. Keep Cool Air Inside - Open windows at night and close them in the morning to keep cool air in and the hot air out. Try to keep windows closed during the hottest part of the day. If you do open one, open a second to create a cross breeze. On especially hot days, hang a wet sheet in front of an open window to cool the air down.
6. Protect your Skin - Slather on the sunscreen when you venture outside. Look for one with zinc - it’s the only sunscreen ingredient that protects from the full spectrum of UV light, ie UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Zinc is found in natural sunscreens that are also free of potentially nasty chemicals. Top natural brands include Badger Sunscreen and made in Canada, Heiko Kids Sunscreen.
7. Cover Up - Keep a hat on and you’ll help prevent over heating and sunstroke. Look for a wide brim that points downwards to keep the sun off your face and neck. Tight woven, breathable SPF tested fabric is best. Our adjustable sun hats for kids tick all the boxes - and they grow with your child so they last for years.
8. Wet a Bandana - If you're working outside, soak a bandana in cold water, wring it slightly and tie it around your head - even under your sun hat - to keep cool.
9. Stay Hydrated - Drink, drink, drink and drink some more. It's no secret that if you drink
plenty of fluids throughout the day, you’ll help stop the headaches, etc. that come with dehydration. Having the right water bottle helps. Does it fit in your car drink holder? Your bag? Is it too big? Too heavy? Do you want your water kept icy cold? Filtered? Glass vs. steel or BPA-free plastic? Do you like the colour? Shape? So many questions - good thing there’s loads of options like these reusable water bottles from top brands Camelbak, S'Well, Lifefactory Glass Bottles - all in Canada.10. Reduce Blow Drying Time - Break the habit of using your blow dryer. Let your hair dry naturally or only blow dry it part way and let the rest dry naturally. Your bathroom won't heat up like an inferno, your head will stay cooler while your hair is drying and you'll also save money on electricity!
For more green living ideas, visit eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about keeping cool in the summer heat, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
Decrease your dependence on a hair dryer. Either stop drying midway through your routine or let it dry completely naturally. This will prevent your bathroom from becoming too tropical, and your head cool as your hair dries.
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Keep the windows closed during the hottest parts of the day. When you do choose to open a window, make sure a second window is opened to allow a cross breeze.
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Keep the windows closed during the hottest parts of the day. When you do choose to open a window, make sure a second window is opened to allow a cross breeze.
Source: Green Living Ideas (http://s.tt/12GDo)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Fight BC's Mosquito Uprising Naturally
With British Columbia - and the mighty Fraser River - having more than our fair share of water this summer, so it seems the mosquitoes follow. Reports from the 
Fraser Health System show "a definite upswing in the mosquito population." It's time to tap into our favourite bug juice of choice: Buzz Away, North America's #1 bestselling natural mosquito repellent.
Post by Louise
A recent trip the Sunshine Coast found us surrounded by the critters and caught unaware - mosquitoes at the seashore? Never noticed them in previous years.
Next time, we'll be sure to arm ourselves with DEET-free Buzz Away. The chemical-free formula is lab tested to be effective and keeps bugs at bay for hours. Buzz Away is made from pure essential oils and is 100% natural. It works and it's natural -- what more could you want from an insect spray?
Easy application and Buzz Away has that too. Choose from a Buzz Away pump spray or Buzz Away easy-wipe towlettes. Plus there's Buzz Away Sting Soothe for bug bite itch relief, just in case the skeeters get there before the Buzz Away repellent does.
Buzz Away insect repellent products are available in Canada at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about repelling mosquitoes and other insects, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
Fraser Health System show "a definite upswing in the mosquito population." It's time to tap into our favourite bug juice of choice: Buzz Away, North America's #1 bestselling natural mosquito repellent.Post by LouiseA recent trip the Sunshine Coast found us surrounded by the critters and caught unaware - mosquitoes at the seashore? Never noticed them in previous years.
Next time, we'll be sure to arm ourselves with DEET-free Buzz Away. The chemical-free formula is lab tested to be effective and keeps bugs at bay for hours. Buzz Away is made from pure essential oils and is 100% natural. It works and it's natural -- what more could you want from an insect spray?
Easy application and Buzz Away has that too. Choose from a Buzz Away pump spray or Buzz Away easy-wipe towlettes. Plus there's Buzz Away Sting Soothe for bug bite itch relief, just in case the skeeters get there before the Buzz Away repellent does.Buzz Away insect repellent products are available in Canada at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about repelling mosquitoes and other insects, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Giveaway: Biodegradable Toothbrush Pack
It's summer and although there's loads of local fresh fruit to enjoy, somehow plenty of popsicles, ice creams and other summer sweets slip in under the radar
too. Keep the sugar bugs at bay with our eco-friendly toothbrushes and flossers that literally disappear!
When we think dental products, we generally think about all the plastic we end up throwing out after use. Plastic that pretty much stays around forever.
Now there's another, more eco-friendly dental option, thanks to our friends at Clean Idea right here in Vancouver. Our Clean Idea biodegradable toothbrush is made from renewable crops like corn, wheat, tapioca and potatoes, instead of petroleum. This eco-friendly toothbrush will become organic soil in 180 days -- so you never have to feel guilty about disposing of your manual plastic toothbrush again!
Our biodegradable toothbrush has an angled head to comfortably and easily reach back teeth and only soft bristles are used for effective cleaning that is gentle on your gums. Guaranteed to clean your teeth as effectively as any national brand manual toothbrush - and it will last the same length of time too. Our biodegradable toothbrush comes in two sizes - adult and children.
All these same great properties go for our eco-friendly biodegradable flossers too - except the biodegradable kids floss picks also feature a fun tooth-y character molded right into the pick.
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER CINDY H.!***
WIN IT!
We have a biodegradable toothbrush pack to give away to one lucky winner. Visit Lavish & Lime and tell us in a comment below which product above all others you wish you could have this summer and a toothbrush pack -- including 1 adult biodegradable toothbrush, 1 child's toothbrush, 1 pack of 30 adult flossers and 1 pack of 30 children's flossers -- could be yours! Please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.
EXTRA ENTRY:
Like us on our Lavish & Lime Facebook Page and post a comment on our wall about this giveaway with this link: http://bit.ly/r571gd
This is our Friday Freebie, and we're happy to take entries through to Wednesday. Deadline for entries is midnight PST Wednesday, July 13th and we'll announce the randomly chosen winner on this blog post and on Facebook Thursday, July 14th - in good time for the launch of our next Friday Freebie. Open to Canadian residents only. Good luck!
For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
too. Keep the sugar bugs at bay with our eco-friendly toothbrushes and flossers that literally disappear!When we think dental products, we generally think about all the plastic we end up throwing out after use. Plastic that pretty much stays around forever.
Now there's another, more eco-friendly dental option, thanks to our friends at Clean Idea right here in Vancouver. Our Clean Idea biodegradable toothbrush is made from renewable crops like corn, wheat, tapioca and potatoes, instead of petroleum. This eco-friendly toothbrush will become organic soil in 180 days -- so you never have to feel guilty about disposing of your manual plastic toothbrush again!
Our biodegradable toothbrush has an angled head to comfortably and easily reach back teeth and only soft bristles are used for effective cleaning that is gentle on your gums. Guaranteed to clean your teeth as effectively as any national brand manual toothbrush - and it will last the same length of time too. Our biodegradable toothbrush comes in two sizes - adult and children.
All these same great properties go for our eco-friendly biodegradable flossers too - except the biodegradable kids floss picks also feature a fun tooth-y character molded right into the pick.***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER CINDY H.!***
WIN IT!
We have a biodegradable toothbrush pack to give away to one lucky winner. Visit Lavish & Lime and tell us in a comment below which product above all others you wish you could have this summer and a toothbrush pack -- including 1 adult biodegradable toothbrush, 1 child's toothbrush, 1 pack of 30 adult flossers and 1 pack of 30 children's flossers -- could be yours! Please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.
EXTRA ENTRY:
Like us on our Lavish & Lime Facebook Page and post a comment on our wall about this giveaway with this link: http://bit.ly/r571gd
This is our Friday Freebie, and we're happy to take entries through to Wednesday. Deadline for entries is midnight PST Wednesday, July 13th and we'll announce the randomly chosen winner on this blog post and on Facebook Thursday, July 14th - in good time for the launch of our next Friday Freebie. Open to Canadian residents only. Good luck!
For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.
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