Vaska Moving on Up!
December 2, 2009 by Karissa
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VASKA, a Berkeley based producer of green, botanically based laundry care products for the commercial, institutional and consumer markets, is pleased to announce that it has introduced its green laundry chemical system to Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado (www.winterparkresort.com), an Intrawest property (www.intrawest.com), making it the first resort to wash with green chemicals.
VASKA has changed the rules of commercial laundry by introducing a plant-based ‘herbatergent’ that was honored with the EPA’s SDSI (Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative) designation and other environmentally responsible biodegradable products that clean as effectively as traditional chemicals without damaging linens in the process. Vaska competes load for load on price and quality with traditional chemical approaches. The health of laundry workers and the local environment is a top priority, avoiding exposure to petroleum based detergents and solvents.
Michelle Petersen, Uniform Services Foreman, introduced Vaska products in the laundry facility that washes uniforms for the resort’s 2000 workers as well as the food and beverage linens for Winter Park’s four company owned restaurants. Petersen brought in Vaska to replace the previous chemical provider whose products were not cost efficient, not effective and not green.
According to Petersen, “The harsh chemicals we were using in our machines were ruining the waterproofing in the outdoor garments worn by the mountain staff. We have more than half a million dollars in high tech gear, and Vaska allows us to get these garments clean and protect our investment.”
Julia Fry, VASKA’s CEO, learned to ski at Winter Park with her family. She has wonderful memories of racing down the mountain with her siblings and cousins, and she is excited to be able to make a contribution to a resort that is a refuge for so many local outdoor enthusiasts.
“VASKA is passionate about cleaning without poisoning the planet. We need to do everything we can to preserve the environmental quality of national treasures like the Rocky Mountains.”
Vaska is also the cleaning agent for the uniforms for the San Francisco Giants.
And remember, you heard about Vaska here first!
Buy Vaska at Drugstore.com. OxBleach (no chlorine blech), herbatergent-lavenderV and unscented as well as spot remover!
derma e Sponsors the Beauty Bus Foundation
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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Not only has derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in natural skincare, remained dedicated to producing the highest quality, innovative and effective formulas possible, the company continues its strong commitment to giving back. As of October 2009, derma e® is proud to announce their new role as a product sponsor for the Beauty Bus Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for home-bound, terminally or chronically ill patients and their primary caregivers.
The Beauty Bus Foundation provides free of charge in-home beauty and grooming treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures to patients and their primary caregivers. It is an opportunity to offer individuals living with chronic diseases and disorders a nurturing, human touch. Additionally, not only does the foundation support these patients with products, they also give the caregivers products as a token of appreciation for devoting their lives to caring for others. Beauty Bus inspires uplifted spirit, dignity and well-being, and offers joyful moments to these remarkable individuals during a difficult time.
“Since derma e®’s inception, we have always believed that we all have a responsibility to contribute to our local communities. In donating our nourishing skincare formulas, our wish is to help Beauty Bus continue to touch lives in such a warm, gracious and caring way,” says Dr. Linda Miles, L. Ac. D.O.M., Vice President of derma e® Natural Bodycare.
For 25 years, derma e® Natural Bodycare has pioneered the development of high-performance antioxidant skincare solutions. The comprehensive line of natural products is paraben-free, cruelty-free, 100% vegetarian and includes over 90 SKUs. derma e® can be found in 5000+ retail outlets across the U.S., with additional distribution internationally and on www.dermae.com. derma e® is family owned and operated and dedicated to serving the natural products retailer.
derma e carries the best best best all over body lotion. My favorite scent is tangerine. I loved mine, took it to Florida and left it! I asked the my step-mom, next person going to that condo, to bring it back to Indy for me, and they fell in love with it, and so did my grandma! Before they even left Florida they had called up derma e and ordered more bottles! it really is that good!
Urge IHOP to go Cage Free
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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The Yolk’s on You, IHOP
Now comedian Bill Maher has added his voice to the campaign. Watch his message to IHOP, then please make a brief, polite phone call to IHOP letting them know you want them to start switching to cage-free eggs: 1-866-444-5144.
Please call even if you’ve taken action in the past. And if you get a busy signal, please try again when you can. Thank you for all you do for animals.
Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO
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Puppy Mill Action WeekI have always been a supporter of the USHS and that is why I have starting posting their emails. hell if couple emails posted here can fulfill just a couple more donations I would be thrilled.
“You Could Be we” The search for Weleda’s next model!
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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WIN A CHANCE TO BECOME A WELEDA MODEL!
Weleda, the pioneers in organic skin care, is launching a new campaign “YOU COULD BE we” giving consumers, fans and readers the chance to be the next face of we – Weleda’s lifestyle magazine.
Prize:
· Be the next face (cover model) of “we” = organic fame!
· Be part of a 1 day photo-shoot with Weleda in NYC
· Includes travel to and from NYC
· Enjoy a 1-night stay in NYC including $200 spending money
· Keep yourself glowing with a Weleda gift basket filled with essential skin care ($300 value)
YOU COULD BE we kicks off December 1st!
Entry rules and restrictions can be found here.
MyChelle Celebrates 9 Years!
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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In honor of nine wonderful years helping consumers regain vibrant and youthful skin, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, the leader in effective, natural skin care, reflects on its beginnings. Over the years, MyChelle established a leadership role in the natural skin care industry delighting consumers, retailers and media alike, because of its powerful delivery of visible results.
Myra Michelle Eby, founder of MyChelle Dermaceuticals, was frustrated by the lack of truly natural and effective skin care products. She began making kitchen‐made skin care products with ingredients right out
of her pantry and refrigerator that would eventually lead her to a new realm of skin care that is bioactive, pure, natural and effective: MyChelle. This marked the beginning of her passion to make cleansers, peels, and masks, with the guiding principle that the ingredients should nourish and rejuvenate the skin, just as food nourishes our bodies. She proved that natural could be effective without the use of harsh or toxic chemicals, and the idea for MyChelle Dermaceuticals was born.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals was founded on the premises that nature and science can be combined successfully to create the most effective, natural and safest skin care products possible. MyChelle is committed to designing products that are highly effective in boosting the skin’s nutrient levels and helping to fight the signs of aging while improving structural integrity and supporting the skin’s immune system. The biggest differentiator between MyChelle and other natural product companies is that MyChelle products contain the correct and clinically proven amount of natural, bioactive ingredients.
Read Customer testimonials!
MyChelle began pure and effective, and nine years later remains pure and effective. Women and men
seeking natural and effective remedies for common skin problems, from acne to wrinkles to scars, have discovered MyChelle and have become loyal fans of the products because of the results they can achieve with them. MyChelle is a coveted, beauty‐inspired skin care line that is a must‐have because of its effectiveness, eco‐consciousness, community involvement and cruelty free approach to creating awardwinning skin care products and cosmetics.
“I am on a mission to educate the consumer and provide them with a viable, effective, natural and
environmentally smart skin care line,” says Myra Michelle Eby, founder of MyChelle Dermaceuticals. “I
have always believed that an educated consumer is a healthier consumer.”
Myra focuses on many aspects of the company and the products: from new product development, to educating consumers, to giving back to the community. She is an active and avid board member of the Medicine Horse Program, furthering the company’s support of the non‐profit and its vision to rescue foals from the Premarin® drug industry and enhance the quality of life of adolescents through unique equine-assisted experiences.
MyChelle products continue to be awarded and recognized by leading publications, including:
1. Natural Solutions – Incredible Pumpkin Peel
2. Better Nutrition – NoTox and Lip Plumping Treatment
3. Progressive Grocer – Clear Skin Teen Anthology
4. Shape You – Magnolia Fresh Eyes
5. Gorgeously Green – Fresh Eyes and Fabulous Eye Cream
6. Whole Foods – Best Moisturizing Creams
MyChelle has had some big milestones recently:
- MyChelle headquarters made a move from Frisco Colo. to Louisville Colo. to expand to 20,000 sq feet inoffice space and facilities to support expansion
- Hired industry experts to support expanded marketing, education and sales resources: Kristine Carey ‐Marketing Director, Atali Carr ‐ National Sales Trainer and Megan Kishner as Colorado and New MexicoTerritory Manager.
- Half of the dedicated customer service team are licensed estheticians, while a committed sales forceprovides direct retailer service.
- Introduced an award winning, highly effective and nontoxic teen acne collection of skin care products.
- Introduced a revolutionary, cream format Mineral Makeup line that includes a creamy, light Foundation; an effective Concealer; a complementary palette of Eye Shimmers, Blush Sticks, LittleKisses Lipsticks and Lip Plumping Glosses.
NonToxic Teen Acne Line
As MyChelle looks ahead to 2010, the outlook is beautiful. MyChelle will continue to revolutionize its products and offerings through dedicated research, customer feedback and new revelations in the field. Customers and retailers will find an enhanced display of MyChelle in stores that focuses on educating them about the key ingredients and the effectiveness of MyChelle products. MyChelle is a pioneer in the natural skin care industry and will continue to pave the path for effective, pure, bioactive skin care.
Keep on the lookout, tons of fun promos supporting the 9th year of MyChelle, including giveaways and contest on their Facebook fanpage as well as other blogs and secret places! So make sure you have fanned MyChelle on Facebook so you get the latest and freshest news!
20 Days, 20 Prizes, 20 Winners at Urban Sherp
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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At Urban Sherp, we believe in living green. We also believe that you don’t have to sacrifice style or design in the process.
Every day, we scour the globe looking for the latest and greatest well-designed, eco-friendly products to share with you here on UrbanSherp.com and in our weekly email newsletters. Let US do the ’sherping’ for you!
Urban Sherp is delighted to invite you to their holiday giveaway. Each weekday in December (less holidays), Urban Sherp will feature a cool ‘green’ product and offer you a chance to win it! Keep your eye out for items from Stewart + Brown, World of Good, Terra Plana, Elroy, Filz Felt, Neela Bags, urbancase, Lotus Pad, Envirosax, Teich, print*pattern*paper, Balanced Design, Natural Luxe, Kate Quinn Organics….
The first giveaway begins December 1st! So don’t miss out, sign up for The Find today! Plus subscribers to The Find will have access to exclusive discounts!
Men of a Certain Age
December 1, 2009 by Karissa
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A new show on TNT. It actually doesn’t start until 12/7, but I was able to get a sneak peak. About 17 minutes I think?
My first thoughts going into this:
I love Ray Ramono
Show is probably a little too old for me
Either going to remind me of my dad or Craig (craig is 14 years older then me)
MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE explores the unique bonds of male friendship among three men experiencing the changes and challenges of mid-life. They have been best friends since college but now, in their 40s, are navigating through the second act of their lives. Joe (Romano) is a friendly, slightly neurotic, recently separated father of two who had dreams of being a professional golfer. Now he owns and runs a party store. Terry (Bakula) is a laid-back, handsome actor who seems to breeze through life (and women). Lately, he’s spending more time working as a temp than as an actor. And Owen (Braugher) is an overstressed husband and father of three who endures constant criticism from his father, for whom he works as a car salesman.
These friends face very different challenges. Joe, who currently lives in a hotel, tries to connect with his kids and is dipping his toe in the dating pool, while also struggling with the gambling problem that may have ended his marriage. The unmarried Terry scoffs at domestic issues but sometimes wonders if his own single life is all it’s cracked up to be. Owen does everything he can to climb the sales board at his father’s car dealership and keep his cool over the seemingly endless renovation project in the home he can barely afford. Through it all, these men are there for each other when it counts.
I sorta expected more out of the sneak peak. Maybe a few laughs, or some serious moments, but it was all sorta just even. Really just introducing the characters. I will give it a shot, as it airs right after the first episode of the new season of the Closer. All in all, probably won’t be my go to show, but I can definitely see men around my dad’s age and around Craig’s age relating to it.
I am not sure what sex or what age they are really trying to push Men of a Certain Age to? My first guess is mid-forty men. (duh) but I am starting to think it is still geared towards women, as Monday night football is going to interfere with most guys, as the show premeires on Monday December 7th at 10/9 central.
100% Pure! Exclusive for Cyber Monday
November 29, 2009 by Karissa
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Save 40% At EcoStore! HUGE Savings!
November 24, 2009 by Karissa
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As you know ecostore USA loves making a difference in people’s lives. We want you and your families to be able to partake in our annual “Share the Love Holiday Sale”
ALL of our plant and mineral based products are 40% off for the rest of the year. Thank you all for your support, your suggestions and your call out for safer products for your families and the planet. Please continue to make No nasty chemicals™ a part of your lives.
PLUS FREE Shipping for ALL Orders of $25 or more.
This has all natural soap bars for $2.40, Shampoos starting at $6.60 and laundry cleaners starting at $6.60!
Awesome savings.
Humane Domain
November 24, 2009 by Karissa
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