January 2012 | the modern eco magazine for an urban green lifestyle

Good in the Hood

February 2, 2012 by Gillian Waxer, Ready to Wear Columnist

You’ll be as sly as a fox and as hot as one, too, in Robin Hood Couture’s eco jewelry. These handcrafted pieces have a Victorian vintage esthetic. With their old world feminine flair, Robin Hood will make many merry women.

Easy Veggie Quesadillas

January 31, 2012 by Marni Wasserman, Culinary Nutritionist

Getting picky eaters to eat healthy foods can be a challenge. This is a great recipe for even the pickiest of palates.

A Solid Foundation

January 30, 2012 by Erin Carpenter, Beauty Editor

Today, foundations can be mineral-based, cream, cream-to-powder or tinted moisturizer. There is now a way for everyone to get even skin tones.

Things to Do

January 30, 2012 by Bamboo Magazine

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Ask Sheri :: Flawless Face

January 27, 2012 by Sheri Stroh, Beauty Writer

Hi Sheri, I have a question about something I find very confusing. When it comes to makeup, how do I get flawless-looking skin without looking scary and cakey?

Plaid Runner

January 25, 2012 by Chloe Wise, Vintage Wise Columnist

Mixed prints are all over the runways, from floral to spots. This trend is easy to replicate at home, and plaid is a very accessible way to emulate this look without going overboard.

Spinach Almond Patties

January 24, 2012 by Marni Wasserman, Culinary Nutritionist

Very Veggie features a weekly recipe that showcases the best in vegetarian, sometimes vegan, dishes, with helpful cooking and ingredient tips and tricks. Calcium is an important nutrient to include in your diet on a daily basis. There are a variety of vegetables, nuts and seeds that are high in calcium, like those included in [...]

Concealers

January 23, 2012 by Erin Carpenter, Beauty Editor

Green Beauty is the eco beauty authority—a weekly column that highlights the best in eco beauty products, brands, trends and techniques. In a world as fast paced as ours, it is a minor miracle that we get any sleep at all. Most of us get less rest than we need, resulting in under-eye shadows (or [...]

Wellness

January 23, 2012 by Bamboo Magazine

Raising Green Kids

January 20, 2012 by Liz Bruckner, Bambini Columnist

Want to raise a greener kid? One who thinks twice about running the faucet at full strength, would rather wear organic or gently used gear than mass-produced alternatives, and doesn’t give the TV a second glance when there’s outdoor playing to be done? Here are three tips to get you started: Lead by example. Parenting [...]