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Boulder Event: Educate!’s Second Annual Ball: For the Future of Africa.by Lindsey Block on Jan 24, 2011 Unlocking the potential of African youth to solve their communities’ greatest problems. Educate!, a Colorado and Uganda-based organization that empowers the next generation of socially responsible leaders in Africa, is hosting the 2nd Annual Ball: For the Future of Africa, on Saturday, Feb. 12 at The Avalon Ballroom in Boulder from 7 to 11 p.m. [...] 365 views |
A “Billboard” that Advertises…well, nothing.by Lindsey Block on Dec 17, 2010 A Sight of Fresh Air. I’m actually inspired by looking at this “billboard”—advertising nothing but clean air. Seattle-based art/architecture firm Lead Pencil Studio created this amazing, artsy, stainless steel piece of environmental commentary at the U.S.-Canada border. I, myself, would be happy to look at such a billboard while cruising down the highway. Lead Pencil [...] 430 views |
A True No-Kill Animal Shelter: Is that even possible?by Lindsey Block on Dec 1, 2010 “Don’t breed or buy while homeless pets die.” MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter is Denver’s only true one. The first time I heard of MaxFund I was headed out of one of my favorite boutiques in Denver and spotted (honestly hard to miss though) the MaxFund Adoption Van—vibrantly decorated with cats and dogs on the inside [...] 431 views |
Crystal Castles. New Year’s Eve. Boulder Theater. Heck Yes.by Lindsey Block on Nov 8, 2010 Buy your tickets now! Westword, Radio 1190, Twist & Shout And ThisSongIsSick.com present CRYSTAL CASTLES Chain Gang of 1974 and Pictureplane w/ post-show DJ set by Robotic Pirate Monkey December 31, 2010 9:00 p.m. $67 Fusing low-res electronic noise and pop hooks so effortlessly that it can seem accidental, Crystal Castles began as producer/multi-instrumentalist Ethan [...] 714 views |
elephant journal Review: Agloves.by Lindsey Block on Oct 19, 2010 “Everyday gloves reinvented for a touch screen world.” “Agloves are everyday knit gloves reinvented for a touch screen world. They are gloves you can text in, type in, call in. Knitted with silver, Agloves allow users to effectively operate iPhones, iPads, Droids, MP3 players, and all other capacitive touch screen devices while staying warm. Envisioned [...] 934 views |
Review: Lucy Activewear Organic Cotton Yoga Outfit.by Lindsey Block on Sep 20, 2010 The (Almost) Perfect Yoga Outfit. Coming from a background in sports, I favor fit and functionality rather than clothes that can highlight my yoga butt. Luckily, Lucy’s got it all. The Cotton Karma Racerback top and matching Organic Hatha pants fit me perfectly. And they still fit me perfectly after a few washes. This is [...] 1,620 views |
Who is Amy?: The Fight against the rare Blood Disease Amyloidosis.by Lindsey Block on Aug 27, 2010 This September marks the 3rd Who is amy? gala to benefit education at the University of Colorado Medical School and the Mayo Clinic’s research efforts to find a cure for amyloidosis—a rare blood disease in which amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in organs and/or tissues which then interfere with normal body function and many times can be fatal. [...] 720 views |
Review: Olomomo Nuts.by Lindsey Block on Aug 3, 2010 Honestly the best nuts I’ve ever had. The variety! The flavors! What a fun, tasty, nutty snack. Olomomo means “a state of bliss,” and with a tag line of “wicked good nuts,” I was ready for some serious good snacking. And excited when they delivered. These all natural nuts contain no gluten, no dairy and [...] 222 views |
elephant journal reviews: MyChelle Dermaceuticals.by Lindsey Block on Jul 14, 2010 Like most females, I’m pretty particular about skincare products. And I hate to switch brands once I’ve found something I like and that works. However, even for someone as selective as I am, there seems to be a barrier between what I want to buy and what I actually buy. This is mostly for reasons [...] 465 views |
Review: Jamba Juice At-Home Smoothies.by Lindsey Block on Jun 4, 2010 I’m a huge smoothie fan. I think they are one of the greatest breakfast or snacks ever. Growing up in San Diego, I would make smoothies anytime of the day, anytime of the year. Now living in Colorado, I’m not thinking smoothie when I wake up and its 10 degrees outside. That’s why Spring and [...] 1,157 views |
Review: PepPod: a natural alternative to Emergen-C.by Lindsey Block on May 19, 2010 PepPod vs. Emergen-C My vote: I choose PepPod, a more natural body boost that boosts energy, focus and immunity. PepPod gives my worse side, the I-kinda-just-got-out-of-college-lazy-”adult” excuse, some serious help in the morning. PepPod is my morning pick-me-up, making up for any drinking I might have done the night before, right before my all day [...] 1,137 views |
 elephant journal music reviews: Harper Phillips, “Cartography.” (Ukulele) Music for the Folkster Soul!by Lindsey Block on Feb 18, 2010 Harper Phillips‘ Ukulele Music? F-uke-ing amazing. The first time I heard Harper’s music was at elephantjournal.com’s BMoCA Open Wall event. Not only was her music wonderful, fun, cheerful, but her image so perfectly fit with her tunes. She sweetly, serenely played her ukulele in the spotlight on the first floor of the modern art museum, [...] 385 views |
 Yogadorks Unite: Help. Hope. Heal. Tees for Haiti!by Lindsey Block on Feb 1, 2010 A Love Haiti Relationship. We looove these new Haiti tees by our friends over at YogaDork (designed by the winners of YogaDorks Haiti Design t-shirt contest). Tees are printed on American Apparel shirts (and I’m hoping, their 100% organic cotton tees). All profits will go to The American Red Cross for Haiti. 545 views |
 Self Exploitation of the Hipster Bod. American Apparel Judges Best Bottoms.by Lindsey Block on Jan 29, 2010 Objectification? My ass. American Apparel’s best butt contest: Is it objectification if you do it to yourself? They would. {Via twitter} @AmericanApparel Do you have the Best Bottom in the World? Show American Apparel your assets and vote here http://bit.ly/dntPAb “The Search for the Best Bottom in the World.” Only 209 submissions so far? I [...] 1,722 views |
 Boulder, Colorado: Local Nonprofit holds event for the Future of Uganda.by Lindsey Block on Jan 27, 2010 In the midst of the Haiti crisis, it’s tough to talk about much else. But during this time when people around the world are opening their hearts (and wallets, thank god) for those in need, it’s important to open up our compassion to those countries in the developing world that have been wrecked by human-caused [...] 389 views |
 Will you participate in Boulder’s Winter Bike to Work Day?by Lindsey Block on Jan 18, 2010 This Wednesday, January 20, 2010 is Boulder’s Winter Bike to Work Day.(!) Yet, I can always think of a million excuses and reasons why not to bike to work (i.e. biking takes double the time than driving/busing which is that much longer I am not walking my dog and that much more time wasted that [...] 320 views |
 My Top Picks for Holiday Gifts (That Give Back!).by Lindsey Block on Dec 22, 2009 As aware as I am of our disgusting, over-consumption, insatiable consumer driven world, I just can’t help but want to give gifts to friends and family. My only hope for everyone including myself, is to feel good about gift-giving. Ideally give gifts that can benefit those who really deserve it. That said, I bring you [...] 131 views |
 elephantjournal.com reviews: Celume Creek Design, One-of-a-kind Pottery.by Lindsey Block on Dec 1, 2009 Coffee is the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. Truthfully, I can hardly think of anything else or anything in general without my coffee fix. However addicted I may be, it’s my morning cure. Dealing with something like this that so heavily weighs on my thoughts, what I drink [...] 203 views |
 Boulder: Sensorielle Spa is Green-built, Thai Massage, Pay-What-You-Can.by Lindsey Block on Oct 23, 2009 The work of Sensorielle Spa [natural massage therapy based in Boulder, Colorado] aims to “treat body, mind and spirit, uplift people and give you a feeling of wholeness and happiness.” —Jewl Petteway, Owner and Director of Sensorielle. Walking into this brightly lit, happily enchanted spa was a great escape. Tucked away in a tiny corner [...] 458 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: Little Moon Essentials.by Lindsey Block on Oct 19, 2009 What’s better than deliciously yummy smelling bath essentials? Ones that are local, organic, paraben and chemical-free, planet-friendly, energizing and nourishing. Little Moon Essentials gets an A/A+ in my book. Their products range from bath salts to hand scrubs to lotions to salves and are filled with natural essential oils to energize and/or relax. Little Moon [...] 306 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: Wish Garden Herbs Menstrual Help.by Lindsey Block on Sep 29, 2009 We have been experiencing a revival of herbal medicine, in this country, starting as far back as the 1970’s, both as an alternative to pharmaceuticals as well as in an effort to live more sustainable. Today, with health care reform in the fore front, prevention and ‘quality of life’ are standards that Americans can not [...] 892 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: We’ar Yoga Clothing.by Lindsey Block on Sep 28, 2009 We’ar: The American Apparel of Yoga Clothes (only, out of New Zealand) This blog is in honor of Yoga Journal Conference and We’ar Yoga Clothing, one of our newest sponsors. I woke early in the morning in anticipation of my day at the annual Estes Park Yoga Journal Conference, and jumped into my new, and [...] 996 views |
 Marketing the Truth: New York City’s Anti-Soda Ads.by Lindsey Block on Sep 22, 2009 Although Celebs live off of Diet Coke and Cigarettes, we all know this is not realistic, not healthy and will cause cancer. Duh? Well, New York is showing the ‘Duh, Soda drinks and other sugary drinks will make you fat’ with their new anti-soda ad campaign, “Are you Pouring on the Pounds?” What you see [...] 3,324 views |
 DIY Crafts Project of the Week: Button headbands.by Lindsey Block on Sep 18, 2009 I’m always looking for something hip and new that I can create or transform. It seems that now, more than ever before, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) arts and crafts are at the top of the “hip” list. Maybe it’s due to the economic situation and the inability to buy $30+ accessories at say Urban Outfitters or maybe [...] 8,432 views |
 New York Fashion Week’s The GreenShows Highlights Eco-Friendly Apparel.by Lindsey Block on Sep 15, 2009 “We should not have to sacrifice our planet for fashion.” —Eric Dorfman, Founder of EdMedia Inc. and The GreenShows. Today starts off the first day of New York Fashion Week‘s The GreenShows. Although some Fashion Shows have previously highlighted a few eco-friendly designers, The GreenShows is an entire show for green fashion proving their commitment [...] 996 views |
 Beauty is Only Skin Deep, But the Effects of Your Cosmetics Last a Lifetime. Beware.by Lindsey Block on Sep 11, 2009 The morning horrors of looking in the mirror once you wake up and seeing what monster you are today should not be your biggest worry. It’s the next step that should cause you some strife. The transformation of your sleepy self into an awakened beauty. That’s where the problems begin. Why? Because you really have [...] 210 views |
 Modern Day Forrest Gump is “Walking For The Climate.” But Where’s the Love?by Lindsey Block on Aug 31, 2009 Reading this article via the NY Times, I felt a little bit sad. From the perspective of a college graduate like myself, it’s usually harder to convince the older generations of what’s hip in the here and now. They get stuck in their old ways, shun technology (don’t even start talking to your mom about [...] 202 views |
 Educate!’s First Annual “Climb for Uganda” in Boulder, Colorado and Kampala, Uganda.by Lindsey Block on Aug 19, 2009 Support our good friends over at Educate! in the First Annual Climb for Uganda in beautiful Boulder, Colorado to celebrate and help their cause that drives social, political, and economic change in Africa and empowers Uganda’s youth. WHAT: Educate!, a Uganda and Boulder-based organization, holds the First Annual Climb for Uganda to raise money for [...] 312 views |
 Urban Outfitters Now Making Fixies: Has this trend gone too far?by Lindsey Block on Jul 29, 2009 IS IT GOOD OR BAD WHEN BICYCLING BECOMES A FAD? In Brooklyn, New York, the coolest accessory ain’t a car. It’s your “fixie”—fixed gear—bike. Now, they’re being sold through Urban Outfitters, the official purveyor of hipster cool to the masses. When did biking become less about transportation and more about fashion? If this will get [...] 3,999 views |
 Wanderlust Festival 2009: Yoga Stars. Rock Stars. Under the stars.by Lindsey Block on Jul 12, 2009 Wanderlust Festival brings you bands to jam to, including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mates of State, Girl Talk, Spoon, Andrew Bird (whoot, whoot), Broken Social Scene, Sharon Jones… …along with yogis that rock, Anusara’s John Friend, Shiva Rea, Annie Carpenter, and the lovely Elena Brower. In beautiful Lake Tahoe, California, July 24-26, Wanderlust Festival may be the [...] 1,350 views |
 Book Review: The Green Bible.by Lindsey Block on Jul 2, 2009 The Good Book just got Good-er: The Green Bible will help reduce impact of the Biggest Best-seller in History. When Waylon first handed me The Green Bible, I thought it was an environmental book to live by. Oh boy, how wrong was I. The Green Bible is literally just an ecofied version of The Bible. [...] 405 views |
 Your Hair. Your Salon. How green are they?by Lindsey Block on Jun 30, 2009 Out of the top Five Ways To Green Your Haircut via Planet Green, I do 1 and 5. I have short hair (for a gal) and I cut it myself. I usually get too antsy and frustrated with my hair before I can even have the chance to call up a hair salon to schedule [...] 1,180 views |
 American Apparel Organic Unisex Briefs.by Lindsey Block on Jun 28, 2009 American Apparel‘s rockin’ organic cotton unisex briefs are iconic, simple and stylee. Both myself and my boyfriend wear them (not each other’s. Well…sometimes)…because they are comfy and hip, stylish but practical. The slim fit is great for sports, or…sitting around hipster cafes smoking American Spirits while pretending to read Catcher in the Rye. And remember: [...] 5,162 views |
 Scientists Create Synthetic Tree to Capture Carbon.by Lindsey Block on Jun 23, 2009 Ever thought that maybe guerrilla gardening and/or planting more trees all around us isn’t the best way to restore our environment? At least not to U.S. scientists who are developing a synthetic tree that collects carbon “around 1000 times faster than the real thing.” So how is a carbon-catching tree even possible? As the wind [...] 461 views |
 TOMS Shoes Finds its Way into Whole Foods.by Lindsey Block on Jun 16, 2009 The beginning of June announced the arrival of TOMS Shoes into Whole Foods around the country. Whole Foods Market and TOMS Shoes partnered up to create a green, eco-friendly line of footwear. This exclusive, vegan shoe line is “made of organic cotton, non-leather interior, and recycled rubber from tires for the sole.” This partnership will [...] 6,465 views |
 What is the best way to go… [Green Burials].by Lindsey Block on Jun 10, 2009 Personally I’m a little weirded out about being buried. Not that I’m scared of thinking about death but I don’t find the beauty in decaying under the ground. I don’t want to offend anyone’s religious beliefs and I know that people love the idea and ceremony of burials, but what is the best way to [...] 861 views |
 America’s ‘first fully sustainable block’ coming to…What, where?!by Lindsey Block on Jun 8, 2009 Dallas, Texas?! Huh! When thinking about Dallas, Texas, nothing comes to mind that rings the environmentally friendly bell. But San Francisco’s Urban Re:vision has great intention in ‘forwarding Dallas.’ With architectural samples coming from designers in 14 countries, the block’s structure plans to include “on-site food production, renewable energy generation and a host of other [...] 392 views |
 Fiona’s Granola Expands!by Lindsey Block on May 1, 2009 Fiona’s Granola, a Boulder-based natural products company …that we’ve known for years via our local Farmers’ Market, is growing even in these tough economic times. Their recent expansion allows for newly-designed, yummy tasting, healthy, natural snack bars. Their packaging “facelift” does make me want to snack on one right now, but could they have done [...] 776 views |
 “The Revolution Will Be Cultivated!” Guerrilla Gardening Sprouts up in Appreciation of Earth Day.by Lindsey Block on Apr 26, 2009 Photo via guerrillagardening.org A Gardening Revolution has taken root at Lush Handmade Cosmetics stores across the universe. In appreciation of Earth Day (click here for great GUp roundup), Lush has created a station where customers can make their own seed bombs, to be planted around the world on Wednesday April 22 [Earth Day]. Lush has [...] 1,125 views |
 ElectroArts Geek? Hit Up CU’s ATLAS Communikey Festival Workshops this Friday, April 17th.by Lindsey Block on Apr 11, 2009 Photo via communikey.us Attention artsy—fartsy, hipster folks, CU’s ATLAS brings Commuikey Festival Workshops featuring “the artistic interplay of aural and visual technologies.” On Friday, April 17th, as part of a citywide Communikey Festival of Electronic Arts, free workshops and performances will be held that integrate and create immersive audio and video experiences, some of which [...] 161 views |
 ‘You are what you eat.’ Does that mean you and I are banned in Europe? [Treehugger: 7 Foods banned in Europe]by Lindsey Block on Apr 7, 2009 More than ever, people are becoming more conscious of what we eat and where we’re shopping. Buying locally, organic, and supporting fair trade foods allow people (and our environment) to live a better life. Food is a powerful thing. Anyone see Seth Rogen on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last week? He was looking [...] 177 views |
 Coconut Fibers Replace Synthetic Polyester Fibers in Cars.by Lindsey Block on Mar 2, 2009 Thanks to my bf who was listening to NPR last night, he told me about this new technology of using coconut husk fibers to replace the synthetic polyester fibers found in cars. Specifically, Researchers’ goal “is to use the coconut fibers to make trunk liners, floorboards and interior door covers on cars, marking the first [...] 1,386 views |
 ‘Hudson Hero Pilot’ Live on Larry King Tonight [Flight 1549, Preview Interview Video]by Lindsey Block on Feb 10, 2009 Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his crew (with all 155 surviving passengers on their minds) will be interviewed tonight on Larry King Live to speak of the ‘miracle on the Hudson.’ Almost a month since the incident, the captain is still on his break from the skies. He can’t say when he will be ready [...] 871 views |
 Pandora.com: How Do You Do It?by Lindsey Block on Feb 9, 2009 I am on Pandora.com whenever I have the chance. I’m on it more than I sleep or eat. I even downloaded the app. to my iphone. So what is Pandora? And how does it do it? If you are not familiar with Pandora, it is a free website with one “single mission: To play music [...] 2,189 views |
 Don’t Sweat It.by Lindsey Block on Feb 3, 2009 I woke up in an energetic mood this morning, so slapped on a baggy tee, spandex and laced up my running shoes tight. I’m ready for the gym ( although I would rather run outside, years of sports made my knees and shins bad). A cup of coffee, a little CNN.com and I’m almost on [...] 245 views |
 Natural Vs. “Natural”by Lindsey Block on Jan 30, 2009 Yesterday at brunch, my friend made a comment about my hair. Yes, it is true, girls do not like comments about themselves (if it is good it is perceived as creepy and if it is mean it is perceived as a**hole-ness). I recently dyed my hair “blonde” and there has been quite a big quarrel [...] 488 views |
 Burt’s Bees. Zero Waste. In 2020.by Lindsey Block on Jan 21, 2009 Although Burt’s Bees sold out to the man-Clorox- a few years back for a whopping $913 Million, the brand claims to still be green. While the chapstick and other beeswax products contain all ‘natural’ ingredients, Burt’s Bees employees are putting themselves to work to keep their mission green. 18 months back the company set a [...] 578 views |
 Obama’s Fur-Free Future? PETA’s Pro-Fur Plan?by Lindsey Block on Jan 21, 2009 As Obama makes greenovations to the White House, PETA puts fur to its best use. “We can’t bring these animals back, but we can send a message that only people truly struggling to survive have any excuse for wearing fur.” EXCERPT: In the past, PETA has used donated furs in library displays, anti-fur fashion shows, [...] 843 views |
Pine or Plastic? Big Decisions On the Christmas Tree Lot.by Lindsey Block on Dec 24, 2008 Every year I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when my family and I are strolling around the Christmas tree lot. I feel horrible and somewhat guilty that this little tradition called Christmas has caused such a great impact on Christmas trees: Douglas Firs, Spruces, Pines, Palm Trees, Hanukkah bushes, you [...] 2,459 views |
Top 5 Ways to De-Stress During Finals Week [Sex, Yoga, Meditation, Health, Exercise]by Lindsey Block on Dec 16, 2008 Attention All (University of Colorado and other) Students: here are a few tips to take your mind off all the exams and papers… 1. Probably the most obvious way to de-stress your mind is Meditation. Concentrate on breathing rather than those math equations you need to memorize. Thinking about your inhaling and exhaling will calm [...] 5,730 views |
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