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Fashion hurts. Or at least it does in the mind of some. Too often the expectation is that we should force ourselves into skinny jeans, pencil skirts, binding shirts and all for the sake of looking good. (Don’t get me started on high heels.) Maybe it’s because I’ve spent the week swathed in comfortable bamboo [...]
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With eco-friendly fall fashions in mind, it’s time to stock up on wardrobe staples that provide for endless outfit options throughout the fall and winter. And one way to keep a personal style inventive and unique is having the right accessories on hand. Accessories can dress up any outfit and makes interchanging wardrobe pieces easy [...]
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Too often the thought of eco-friendly clothing conjures up images of severe trousers, ill-fitting shirts and garments nothing short of a burlap sack. Thankfully for shoppers and Mother Earth alike, that is not the case. Eco-friendly garments are available in modern styles, trendy colors and flattering fits. Even if you haven’t read your Guide to [...]
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The word lingerie started off as an English euphemism for scandalous underclothing, and while today’s lingerie can still be shocking we certainly don’t talk of it in hushed tones. Evolving from simple tunics to the Wonder Bra, lingerie is a staple in women’s wardrobes and for the green consumer, bamboo clothing offers choices that are [...]
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Days and nights may still call for heavy sweaters and warm boots but hints of spring are starting to appear. Days are longer, temperatures are rising and blooms are peeking out of their winter shells. And though Old Man Winter lingers, it’s not too early to pack some spring into closets with these 2011 springtime [...]
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It is cold here in Chicago. I am sure that is cold where many of you live too. However, your exercise routine doesn’t have to take a break just because of the weather. Outdoor walking has some very surprising benefits! First, it keeps your bones strong. Instead of staying indoors when it is cold (like [...]
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My parents flew to Las Vegas from Wisconsin on Sunday. Their plane left late, so they missed the Green Bay Packers beating the Chicago Bears. However, something even worse happened – the airlines lost their luggage. My mom carries an extra outfit in her carry-on (which is a must because most airlines make you wait [...]
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Take Black Friday off this year and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! Green Earth Bamboo is happy to announce NEW ARRIVALS to their store just in time to help you with your holiday shopping. Accessorizing is key to keeping a wardrobe fresh and this striped scarf is a funky way to freshen [...]
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Summertime is the time for getting in shape and enjoying the outdoors. And if getting a beach-ready body isn’t enough motivation for you, here are seven more great reasons to get yourself in gear. 1. Exercise improves your mood – Had a stressful day? Feeling a little down that you’re not outside enjoying the sunshine? [...]
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Summer Skincare is important for everyone but never more so for the little ones in your life. Children’s skin is more sensitive and delicate than an adults and it is important to keep it protected. Once your baby is over six months old, get in the habit of using sunscreen year-round, even on the overcast [...]
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With temperatures rising across the country, it’s time to bring out hot new summer looks for your wardrobe. When trying to find ways to fill your closet with flattering yet comfortable clothing, consider your bamboo options. Bamboo fibers are naturally soft and even more important for summertime clothing, it’s breathable. Bamboo clothing helps keep you [...]
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As vacationers everywhere take to the shores, it’s only natural to wonder how we can do more to preserve our beautiful beaches. While we have little control over the oil spills, consumers can make the choice to make their clothing as eco-friendly as possible. The very suits that are worn to enjoy the sun and the [...]
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With summer rapidly approaching, now is the time to shed those winter pounds to get beach-ready. Fad diets abound but most experts will tell you that the secret to successful weight loss is a healthy diet and exercise plan. In fact, most successful long-term weight loss sticks when the weight loss is an average of [...]
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It may not be a necessity that we often give thought to but everyone deserves a comfortable robe. Admittedly, we’ve all thought about stealing that robe from the spa or seeing if that hotel robe would actually fit into our suitcase. And now you can have your own slice of comfort to escape into with [...]
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From Victorian times where men would retreat to their studies with smoking jackets to the bulky dressing gowns of the 1940s that women could wear around their homes, the history of loungewear has existed predominantly behind closed doors. Only in the 1970s did it become acceptable to wear loungewear outside the house, but people were [...]
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Referred to as “the Black Diamond” in Japan and Southeast Asia, bamboo charcoal fibre use is an emerging trend in the fashion industry as manufacturers look to combine fashion with function. Green Earth News previously wrote about the numerous benefits of bamboo charcoal so it should come as no surprise that those benefits extend to [...]
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Bamboo makes its way into beauty products As a country, we are conscious about what goes into our bodies. We search for organic foods, the right supplements and the purest juices and teas. So, how can a population so worried about what goes into their bodies be so casual about what goes on our bodies? [...]
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Meaning “union” in Sanskrit, the practice of yoga is based on creating a balance of emotion, action and intelligence through the development of strength and flexibility through a performance of poses. Through exercise, breathing and meditation, yogis believe that we can attain harmony within ourselves and our environment. There are numerous benefits to practicing yoga: [...]
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