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Green Your Jewelry: Buy Vintage

 

Who doesn’t love a fabulous piece of jewelry? My favorite type of jewelry by far is vintage, better yet, vintage silver and turquoise. Besides being unique and gorgeous, vintage jewelry is fabulous and eco-friendly because it was made so long ago and there is no expense to the Earth now. You are simply loving something again that has been loved by generations before.

The mister’s Nana gave me a beautiful vintage silver and turquoise bracelet that she had in her jewelry box. I know she cherished it for many years and whenever I wear it I receive compliments – and most importantly I feel connected to her.

I love to scour thrift stores, tag sales, and estates sales for unique pieces that no one else will have. I love to imagine where the jewelry has been, who owned it, and what they did while wearing it. Can you imagine the stories that a vintage piece of jewelry could tell?

What is your favorite type of jewelry?

8 Organic Manscaping Products For Your Green Guy

 

There are a lot of great organic skin and body care products on the market for men. Guys want to be clean and green as much as we girls do. Finding great guy products perfect for manscaping is possible, you just need to know where to look.

Now that I live with two grown men, they both need products that work well and are easy and fast to use. We look for organic without toxic chemicals and with recyclable packaging. Here are some excellent products that we’ve tried over the years. 

1. Vickerey Naturopathica Shave Cream:
A face with a clean shave is a must when you work in the public eye, and kiss your wife when you get home. Ha! The mister loved the Vickerey Naturopathica Shave Cream because he says that he only had to use a small amount and that it has a great thick and soft lather. He also liked the smell and that razor burn was never a problem because it allowed his razor to slide easily over his skin. He said it left his face silky smooth the entire day since he was able to get such a close clean shave. He also says that it lasts longer than any conventional shaving cream that he has used.

2. Toms of Maine Toothpaste:
Fresh breath is absolute when you are talking to your customers all day long, and again when you kiss your wife when you get home. With Tom’s of Maine Spearmint toothpaste, the mister says his breath is fresh and clean all throughout the day. He loves that there aren’t any ingredients that you should avoid in Tom’s of Maine toothpaste. If you have ever met my husband then you will know that this product is absolute, because he loves to talk

3. John Master’s Organics Zinc and Sage Shampoo:
The mister has a very short and clean-cut head of hair so when it comes to shampoo, he only needs a small amount that washes and lathers quickly and leaves a great fresh scent. He likes that John Master’s Organics Zinc and Sage does just that and never dries his scalp.

4. Jason Tea Tree Melaleuca Deodorant Stick:
The mister is in dress clothes all day long, so the thought of perspiration stains would be a no, no. He loves JASON’s Tea Tree Melaleuca Deodorant Stick because it goes on easy, is long-lasting, and has a good clean smell that lasts all day long (even during long bike rides.)

5. Giovanni L.A. Hold Gel:
Eben always uses gel in his hair, he likes Giovanni L.A. Hold Gel because it doesn’t leave flakes, has a good clean smell and it isn’t as sticky and greasy in your hands as some conventional gels. He says it has an excellent hold that isn’t too crunchy or drying.

6. Vickerey Pre de Provence Peppermint Foot Creme
The mister loved the way this softening salve was softening on the hard areas of his hands and heels. He says that a little goes a long way and the smell was fabulous.

7. Vermont Lotion Company Hand Lotion:
The mister has very dry skin on his hands, so dry that it cracks and bleeds at times, he likes that Vermont Hand Lotion soaks in quickly and is very hydrating without being greasy.

8. ecoSTORE Lemongrass Soap:
The mister thought the ecostore lemongrass soap had the best smell out of any of the soaps that we have used. It thought its scent was clean and fresh and that it lathered really well. He was also impressed that this bar of soap lasted him almost 2 months.

These are just some of the many great green manscaping products available on the market right now. They are sure to please, check them out the next time you or your guy need some manscaping products.

What are your favorite organic men’s skin and body care products?

Green Your Rain Boots

Did you know most rain gear is made with PVC and coated with chemicals? Consider buying boots and gear made from natural rubber-like Wellie Boots. Not only are they Eco-friendly but they are super cute too.

Do you have a pair? 

 

How To Make Organic Perfume Rubs

Looking for a fun activity for the girls in your life? How about making your own perfume rubs? These are great to pop in your purse and pull out whenever you would like to smell pretty.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 C. beeswax
  • 3 tbsp. Jojoba
  • 65 drops of essential oil (my favorite for perfume, lavender)

Preparation:
Melt the beeswax, add the jojoba and essential oils. Stir and pour into small reusable containers. (I use empty lip balm jars) To apply, rub your finger over the wax and apply it to your body.

Natural Beauty: John Masters Organics

I have long hair. Ok, I have really long hair. My hair is almost down to the bottom of my back. Since I do have so much hair, I am always looking for great Organic hair products that won’t make my hair frizzy or poofy. (These are the two things that my hair loves to do, frizz or poof.) I am also a huge fan of organic body washes and lotions and I want beauty products that are good for me, good for the Earth and that work well.

I have been using John Masters Organics for a couple of months now and I am all around elated with their products. John Masters Organics has no harsh chemicals, uses only the finest botanicals and is considered to be the only luxury line for natural beauty that also has respect for the Earth. John Masters Organics has been making lovely beauty care products for over 20 years and has a fabulous line of over 30 products. I myself, would love to try them all.

I received the John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo, Citrus and Neroli Detangler, Sweet Orange and Silk Protein Styling Gel, Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Wash and Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Milk. All of the products are fabulous and smell delicious.

My favorite products were the Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Wash and Body Milk, the Citrus and Neroli Detangler, the Shine On and the Sweet Orange and Silk Protein Styling Gel.

The Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Wash and Body Milk are lovely. The fragrance is amazing and soothing. Jayson always tell me how pretty I smell after I have showered with my John Masters Organics Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Wash.

The Citrus and Neroli Detangler is great because it takes all of the tangles out of my long hair, which is no easy feat and has a fabulous scent. This is also Eben’s favorite, since he has long hair as well.

The Shine On is an amazing leave in hair treatment that uses organic kelp to create incredible shine and softening. I liked that it didn’t weigh my hair down or leave it oily or dirty looking. It is a wonderful product that I use almost everyday.

The Sweet Orange and Silk Protein Styling Gel is great at smoothing your hair without the hard gel look. It looks very natural and clean, which I love.

You should give John Masters Organics and try for yourself. John Masters Organics is offering my readers 20% off any products from the John Masters Organics Haircare line now through June 30th. Simply enter the coupon code sg20 at checkout.

Enjoy and let me know what you think after using John Masters Organics.

Please send me your pics, I would love to see how the products are working for you.

xo.