Wai Lana Review
Born in Hong Kong, Wai Lana has been teaching Yoga for almost 25 years across the world. And if it is yoga that is keeping her young, sign me up! Wai Lana only looks about 25 years old! Wai Lana Yoga can also be seen on PBS stations across the country.
Wai Lana learned at a young age that Yoga is a powerful tool for achieving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. An age-old science originating in the East, yoga has become a #1 tool for keeping fit and reducing stress as Yoga does both.
Wake Up Body DVD will do just that. You will feel alert and energized at the end of the session. Your mind will be refreshed and your spirit awakened.
* Increase the flexibility and strength of all major muscle groups
* Improve your digestion and strengthen your abdomen
* Stimulate and massage your spine
* Gently tone your heart
* Increase circulation to your brain
- Customized Workouts
- One Asana at a Time
- Opción de idioma español (Spanish language option)
- Yoga Lifestyle Tips
- Quick Hints
To me this Wai Lana workout is different then most Yoga Dvd’s in the sense that she really teaches you why and what you are doing. It is more of a gentle hand holding then just telling you Yoga is magical, powerful and to reminding you to stand tall and breathe deep. The Wake Up Body DVD states it is for intermediate, but I truly think anyone could do it if they go slow. I didn’t find any moment uncomfortable. Although I am working on holding some Asanas. My balance is definitely not what it used to be!
Wai Lana’s gentle approach is soothing and just overall seems to be a more spiritual way of teaching Yoga then I have witnessed before.
Wai Lana also sent me something that I had surely been lacking in any true Yoga session. A mat! I have one that came with the Wii Fit but…. it sorta slips and slides all over our carpet. It is really thin. The Green EnviroMat I received from Wai Lana is durable, heavier and thicker. More plush but with support too. I can’t believe I didn’t realize before how much of a difference it can make. First it makes me feel more “professional.” sorta like when I was little and used to think I could run faster when I got new sneakers? That is how the EnviroMat makes me feel. It encourages me in some way to bend, breath and twist deeper. Power of the mind!
The Green EnviroMat:
- Earth-friendly (recyclable and ecologically degradable)
- Health-friendly (free from PVC, phthalates, latex, chloride, and glue)
- Superb traction for extra grip in poses
- Soft, supportive surface for optimum comfort
You can find a vast array of products for all of your and your families needs at Wai Lana, Amazon.com
and the price tag!
In case you can’t read it, it says compare at $80 and they have it for $39.99.
And don’t forget the kiddos! Right now is a perfect time to get them on track, everyone is staying indoors because it is cold, but we all still need our exercise to stay happy and healthy!
Eco Yoga Tote Kit for Kids! 20% off till Christmas 
Normally $42 marked down to $34!
Kit includes:
- Little Yogis™ DVD: Award-winning DVD delights the whole family!
- Little Yogis™ Eco Mat: Fun, colorful, durable, and completely free from phthalates, phenols, dioxins, and furans
- Cartoon Yoga Poster with 21 poses
- Handy Tote Bag made from recycled materials
- Silly Cartoon Stickers
ftc disclosure: these items were sent to me for a possible review. I was under no obligation to write about them, and the opinions are 100% my own.
TabootArt. Calling all Hippies and Arsty Folks!
you haven’t heard of TabootArt, where have you been? TabootArt is a creation of screen printed tees, hoodies and all types of apparel and accessories for you, your friends, your sister, brother and even your *down* daddy. The screen prints are hand picked and created from a variety of artists all over.
and ladies, they even have our girlie Tees! Plus they are only $15! TabootArt also has organic tees, they are ONLY $18 super soft, ringpsun organic and unisex.
I have probably had 3-4 shirts (still do) and a couple posters from this awesome establishment. The t-shirts are quality as is the printing. made to wear, wash and rewind!
The Gaiam Yoga Club Review
Chances are you have heard of Gaiam before? Either their vast knowledge base website or their products? Well for the last few days i have been utilizing their Yoga Club.
The Gaiam Yoga Club is a revolutionary way to do yoga right at home on your laptop. Developed by world-renowned instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, this online yoga program features daily videos and customizable content that show you how to personalize your yoga practice for greater flexibility, improved core strength, increased energy, enhanced focus and overall well-being. Additionally the site features Q&A with Rodney and Colleen, as well as supporting content and member community features.
Since it’s customizable, it’s a fit for people at any level, from the beginner who doesn’t want to feel embarrassed at the local studio to the regular practitioner who wants to perfect their poses – something there’s really not time for at standard studio classes. Also its great for busy professionals or parents who only have a cherished few minutes to work out but want to break a good sweat and find some inner peace.
The The Gaiam Yoga Club walks us through the basics like standing poses to more of the indepth yoga poses with still keeping a balance on the beginner.
- Self-paced 12-week program appropriate for all skill levels
- Nine hour-long online videos that guide you step by step through 75 poses
- 63 downloadable yoga and meditation audiocasts for yoga club members
- Connect with Rodney and Colleen through exclusive community chats and inspiring blogs
- Talk with members of our conscious yoga community through message boards and your own personal blog
Ah, I have had so many desk jobs that this would have been perfect for. Shut my office door and get a chance to stretch and breathe! Since I still consider myself a beginner at yoga, I can attest it is workable for a novice. I think for anyone that is past the beginners stage just taking each pose deeper would be enough to keep them satisfied. I am not sure I would replace my DVD’s or even classed (if i took them) with the Gaiam Yoga Club, but I do highly suggest it for those of you on the run all the time. If you take your laptop on business trips, family vacations etc. It does ask for you to have a couple pieces of equipment but those are all easily substituted. A Yoga Mat, Blankets, Blocks etc.
You can try it for free for 5 daysor you can start a $5 a week membership! And don’t forget, buy it as an online gift if you get stuck thinking up something for someone!
Ultimate Cloth Review
I do like a clean home. Craig likes a tidy home. until a couple weeks back neither us had attempted to clean the windows. And trust me when i tell you, our house is umm, nearing 3 years old and the windows had never been cleaned. Spring and summer of 2008 there was new construction and you could almost see the dirt roaming around the air.
So when I was sent this new Ultimate Cloth, I knew that was the task to give it. And the oven door. Now please forgive my suck ass Casio ExSlim. No pictures ever come out clear, usually they are blurry. BUT the cleaning of the Ultimate Cloths is phenomenal.
That was performed in about 30 seconds? With a wet but rung out (well) Ultimate cloth. No scrubbing at all. No cleaners at all. Just me and the Ultimate Cloth. Some of the smearing that you can see at the top is the first or second pass and I realized I needed to get some photos.
I did the windows, but each and every picture looks the same, no telltale dirt, no telltale clean streak free shine. I wish I had taken a picture of how much dirt came off on the cloth, I thought the pictures were better, but alas, i got use them for this post and they all look the same.
The cloths were actually simple to use, just wet, ring out well, and start wiping! It took me about 10 minutes to do our windows (bedrooms not included) so 9 windows, that are actually quite tall, and a doorway.
Simply awesome. No scrubbing, no lint, no streaks. Pure awesomeness! No cleaners!
If you want to try an Ultimate Cloth out for yourself, you can right now for only $2.99! Ultimate Cloth for only $2.99!
The cloths are guaranteed and promise to last 5 years of home use!
ftc disclosure: I was sent a 5 pack of cloths for review, but was under no obligation to post a review or a positive review at that. The opinions are my own.
ModernEcoHomes Your New Eco Hub
Prissy Green may not be your first stop on a eco-friendly home decor frenzy, but from now on ModernEcoHomes should be. After browsing around this site, I was able to formulate my Christmas list. No, I am going to post my list here! but I do feel like I need to point on some of their awesome eco-friendly products.
ModernEcoHomes is giving us what Lowes, Pier One and Pottery Barn can’t. A green guarantee. Founder Kristen Baker has taken the guesswork out of you greening your home by only offering eco-friendly products and decor.
When you choose something eco-friendly, you get a double benefit; you love it and you move towards sustainability, which means it’s better for everyone and our planet.
- Practical, functional and beautiful eco-friendly products at reasonable prices.
- The best eco products selected from what’s available on the Web.
- Ideas, information, reviews, deals and the inspiration to be more eco-friendly.
- Make good buying decisions, we make it easy for you to shop and buy environmentally friendly.
And it isn’t just a few pieces. You can decorate your whole house with a virtual trip to her store. Eco Magazine racks, accents, furniture, green fitness, outdoor furniture etc etc. The list is unending. ModernEcoHomes has the cutest organic baby items you have seen.
3-Piece organic baby bedding set
Hello cutie organic and eco-friendly diaper bags! Some of these are cute enough to be purses!
Or maybe you are looking for your pre-teens room decor? Try some of these sustainabe and eco-friendly modern art wares on for size.
100% functional, eco-friendly kid’s furniture that is no tool, 3 minute assembly. You can take it apart and put it back together! Sturdy enough to hold a large amount of weight too! And how adorable are these kid’s bedroom sets? I wish they all came in king sized! If I had a little girl I would have to get her the white bunk beds. And these are all eco-friendly and made from sustainable materials!
and yes, of course ModernEcoHomes has items for mom and dad too. As I said before, you could decorate your entire house with green products and furnishings found at ModernEcoHome. If you visit any page, you have to check out their eco-friendly lighting! Completely gorgeous, earthy, simple and yet so dramatic.
The lighting section is always my favorite place at any home decor store. But the lights here, are simply fascinating! I adore the simplistic beauty.
ModernEcoHomes even has a whole category for reviews. Want to see how others felt about your future purchase? Find it in the ModernEcoHomes review section.
I had read about a Wine Barrel Lazy Susan some time ago and thought it would make a great present for a wedding. but now that it is close to the other present time of year, I am thinking what a great gift for anyone! Family can use it on their kitchen tables. It would also be great for a craft table!
It is so simple, yet so earthy, romantic and classy! A re-purposed wine barrel into a spinning tray! you can even have them stenciled! Read Kristen’s entire review on Viva Terra’s Wine Barrel Lazy Susan.
And not worry. If you are truly in the gift giving mode, they have an entire category for your green gift giving needs. Since most of the items I talk about here on Prissy Green would make great gifts for women, let’s dish on eco-gifts for men! I am all over these eco-slippers for my dad. And Craig would be proud to pull out his Recycled LP Coasters.
Enjoy your shopping trip! There really is something for everyone, and it all just happens to be green too!
Olivia Gardens Healthy Hair P7 Review
This seasons hair trend seems to be Long & Luscious. So if you have that style or know someone who does, Olivia Gardens Healthy Hair P7 is the must have gift! I have been using mine for a couple weeks and I seem to be losing less hair. It also seems to smooth my hair much better then the cheapy brush I was using before. Well actually the fat comb I normally use on my hair.
I normally have to spray my hair down in the winter with a shine spray to keep it from getting static electricity. But I have a feeling with this P7, that might not need to happen this year. The way it is created will brush the natural oils of my hair evenly throughout, and hopefully prevent static!
A large paddle brush with ionic cushion and bristles, the Healthy Hair P7 helps to close off the hair cuticle, while creating a protective barrier that protects hair and adds shine. Perfect for smoothing and adding luster and body to your strands, it is gentle on your scalp and helps to restore moisture balance to even the dullest locks.
Made from 100% bamboo, the Eco-chic P7 is not only environmentally-friendly, it also works to stimulate blood circulation and leave you with scintillatingly sexy and ultra healthy hair. Natural bamboo hair brush wth Ionic cushion.
Scalp massage activates blood cell circulation
Helps stimulate hair growth & reduce hair loss
Promotes healthy hair cells & healthy scalp
Restores hair balance & Shine – Anti-static
The Healthy Hair Large Ionic Paddle Brush retails for only $12.50!
Purchase Olivia Garden products at Ulta, Trade Secrets, Sally’s and maybe even at your professional salon.
Sorry Cuisinart, but I Don’t Like It.
Ya’ll have to know by now that I don’t normally post bad reviews. Generally I don’t have very many bad product experiences because I only choose to review things that I am pretty confident I can use. Tote Buddy? Yes. Hoover Vacuum? yes. Organic Make Up? yes.
Counter top water filter? Yes. but sadly… no. After two attempts to get a machine that worked properly I just have to admit that I wanted to so badly to like it, but I don’t.
I was using Cuisinart 2 Gallon Counter Top Water Filtration Machine. It has a cold, room temperature and a hot setting. My first complaint, is that it was a really big PIA to set up twice and have the machine not work to my standards twice. I really have no idea if it was just a coindence that I recieved two that didn’t work right? But because it is a filter, you have to run tons of water to through it to get the carbon taste out?
I never did get the carbon taste out. I could still smell it. My next complaint? The Hot water never got more then a little warm. Not warm enough for tea, cooking Ramen Noodles, nothing. Basically for me, that aspect was just a waste.
The Machine also runs a lot. A lot. And it is pretty loud. We have an open kitchen, living room space and it was pretty dreadful. And now I just feel like I am being picky, but that is just how it is.
So now I have cold carbon tasting water. fail!
I will say in the defense of Cuisinart, that several other bloggers have tried the machine and really liked it. Cat at 3Kids and Us liked hers. and it even gets a 4 of 5 stars on Amazon
I could have fluffed it, reviewed and driven traffic here by giving one away, but I hope this post proves my honesty and integrity. Save your $147.00 and use it to purchase an Aquasana counter top kitchen faucet water filter. We have one, I love it to pieces. Granted it also doesn’t get the water hot enough to make tea, but it does clean our water, and then all I have to do is refrigerate it!
The counter top filter I have is only $124! And if you use this link, you can save 20%.
Naya Organics Review
Less packaging by buying bulk and reusing bags, boxes and containers = more earth friendly products at more affordable prices.
Less gas consumption in buying independent and locally = more clean air for us to breathe and more local businesses.
Less waste going into the landfill by composting and recycling = more space on the planet for plants and trees to grow.
Less harsh ingredients and unnecessary packaging = more paraben FREE containers and safer, cleaner, organic ingredients for your skin.
Less machine made products = more handmade goodness and valuable resources drained by plugging things in.
I was blessed to run into Naya Organics was browsing the web one day. Only to later find the creator and I had some pretty similar background events to our lives. This of course made me even more excited to try the line!
Sticking to the philosophy of ‘Less is More’ when it comes to your skin, NAYA Organics uses only plant & food based ingredients to create clean & SIMPLE products that nourish your skin and the Earth! There’s nothing hard to pronounce and the list of ingredients doesn’t go on forever… just HONEST organic goodness!
A clear standout is Naya’s Rose Hips Organic Body Oil. Just look at these ingredients.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – oleic acid and antioxidants, Shea Oil – anti-aging properties, Vitamin E Oil – healing and nourishing, Evening Primrose Oil – linoleic acid, Rosehip Seed Oil – skin elasticity, Rose Hips – Vitamins A, C, D, E, Rose Buds – sweetness, neutralizer, Rose Otto EO – anti-depressant, Almond Oil – emollient 9 oz.
I have been using this as a cuticle oil and for rubbing on my elbows. The scent is sweet and light and moisture is LARGE. Full of healing and relieving powers. And just so no one is confused, there is no actual Rose scent. Not flowery at all.
The area under my eyes is always so dry and I have been using this as a eye treatment too. Just once or twice a week, and it has been healing that area and so far no pesky milia I sometimes get when really trying to lay on the moisture.
I also tried the Naya Organic’s Coffee Orange Body Scrub. A real treat. Just a slight hint of coffee and orange. Mainly the scent is created from a mix of all ingredients. Slightly coffee, slightly citrus but a nice rounded earthy tone.
Dead Sea Salt – absorbs toxins, Jojoba Oil – antimicrobial, Vitamin E Oil – healing, Shea Oil – anti-aging, Coffee Grounds – decrease cellulite, Orange Peal – revives mood, Bergomont EO – tames depression, Orange EO – mellows anxiety, Sandalwood EO – antifungal and antibacterial 16 oz.
Moisturizing, exfoliating with all natural organic goodness!
And Naya Organic’s has a lot of specials going on right now! All scrubs are 20% off. She is also have specials on her Garcinia Oil and sampler packs! If you are looking for a truly unique gift for someone special this holiday season, Naya Organics will have it!
Redflower Review
Ambrette by Red Flower
“an unforgettable living scent so pure, it touches the expanse of nature.”
-julie keller, american spa
A pure flower and herb distillation. Hand and wild crafted in usda certified organic concentrate. Ambrette is the nature of man the pod of the tropical hibiscus flower, used as an offering to Kali and Ganesha in India, as a medicinal tea in mexico, and as a children’s pastime in indonesia.
red flower ambrette is a highly sophisticated, earthy musk, warm with a touch of spice, red rose otto and fresh herbs meld into the scent of the human pulse. With rose absolute, ambrette, patchouli, bitter orange, orange flower, frankincense, black pepper, geranium and clove.
Even with all of the musky and earthy scents this perfume actually has a sweet scent too. The earthy tones are prevalent but the the sweet is the afternote. It is a day or evening scent. Oh so charming. The more I wear it, the more I fall for it.
apply with over wrists, neck and pulse points. its scent upon touching the skin is a gesture of enlightened sophistication. a layered unfolding, like a crisp silk. created to offer a subtle gesture of the self and to touch the essence of the individual. for the knowing. Box is 80% recycled paper produced and printed at 100% wind-powered plant in usa.
Redflower has so much to offer. Especially for the holidays for dolling up! or for gift giving.
moroccan rose petal topped candle
Tons of items for skincare and spa! bioactive berry white peat exfoliant
italian blood orange cleansing hair wash (& conditioners too!)
red flower lives life fully.
red flower was founded by yael alkalay who was inspired to create a kind of beauty that is not easily bottled, one that focuses both on the internal and the external. always looking and trying to find, yael believes that true indulgence is personal and takes a lifetime. red flower’s inspiration finds its roots in yael’s cultural heritage, her grandfather was the first dermatologist in bulgaria, she descends from eight generations of turkish grand rabbis, kiev musicians and farmers from the pampas of argentina. traveling extensively to maintain family ties and traditions, she lives with deep medical, spiritual and agricultural sensitivity, rich household customs and everyday sensual moments.
Disclosure: I was sent the Ambrette for review. I was not under any obligation to write a review for Redflower.
Depth Body. Beauty from the Sea Review
Depth was introduced in 2008, but the idea for Depth was born a decade prior, when Tim Schaeffer and Korie Johnson met in graduate school, where they both studied to become marine biologists. Tim and Korie shared a love for the ocean and they soon found, for each other.
After graduate school Korie built her career as a marine biologist, protecting the marine habitats of endangered species, while Tim went to business school and subsequently worked in the natural products industry developing personal-care products that are gentle on both people and the planet. One of the many reasons Tim created the Depth brand is his strong desire to bring the beauty, abundance and therapeutic benefits of marine botanicals to consumers through their use of Depth products.
Today, Tim and Korie remain strongly committed to preserving marine life, so a percentage of the sale of every Depth product goes to Camp SEA Lab, a non-profit camp in Monterey Bay, California that offers authentic marine experiences to underserved children, instilling in them a sense of love and respect for the sea.
Tim and Korie, who married in 2004, have two young sons, Benjamin and Calvin. When they’re not working, it’s likely you’ll find the Schaeffers on the sand at the water’s edge, appreciating the sun, sand and sea, marveling at what lives beneath the surface.
When I first opened my package from Depth, I reached right for the Depth Bay Coconut Hand Soap, twisted off the pump and inhaled. Such a light and airy coconut scent. Some get it wrong and try and make is smell like a tropical sweet drink, but Depth has it right, just balanced, earthy and sweet. It also has a great lather, that actually cleans under my nails with out too much effort and leaves my hands clean, but not tight. I wash my hands a lot no matter what time of year it is. And I am planning on ordering a couple more bottles so I can have it in each room I wash up in.
Depth products contain 100% natural aroma blends, a combination of pure essential oils and what are known as “natural aromatics.” Through a simple distillation process, natural aromatics are isolated from a range of botanicals and then blended with pure essential oils to achieve fresher and more complex aroma blends, completely naturally.
All of Depth’s Products are: 
- 70% Organic
- SLS Free
- 100% Natural Aroma Blends
- 100% Vegetarian
- Artificial Color Free
- No Animal Testing
I also asked to try out Depth’s Drench Hydrating Shampoo and their Immererse Daily Conditioner. Both have this lovely, clean scent, that is really light and sorta just smells like a sunny clean day. No leftover rainy smells, just fresh and clean. For being natural, it has an awesome lather, and really cleans my hair with out much scrubbing plus leaves it full of moisture but not weighed down. Really balanced. If there is one thing I am picky about it is hair care Depth passes my testing with flying colors.
Infused with a unique blend of sea botanicals, certified organic aloe vera, Sea Lettuce, mango butter, sea weed extracts and natural emollients, Depth Shampoos and Conditioners are ultra-hydrating, refreshing, and moisturizing. Plus with such unique ingredients they really stand out from the pack.
- Refresh Daily Shampoo – For all hair typesYour browser may not support display of this image. . Keeps hair soft, healthy and nourished with a nutrient-rich blend of vitamins and sea botanicals
- Drench Hydrating Shampoo – For dry and damaged hair: Gentle cleansers work to nourish and restore essential moisture, ideal for color treated hair
- Immerse Daily Conditioner – For all hair types. Nutrient-rich to maintain healthy, beautiful hair without weighing it down
- Submerse Deep Conditioner – For dry and damaged hair. This creamy conditioner provides deep nourishment and ultra-hydration for extra healthy hair
You can buy their line for $7.99-9.99 each at Drugstore.com and at Whole Foods.
