3.29.2009

Boxed Water is Better




Boxed Water is Better


The Boxed Water container is far more sustainable than plastic bottled water. About 90% of the box is from a renewable
resource, trees.



The trees used to make our box come from certified, well managed forests. These forests remain healthy and stable through ongoing replanting while removing CO2 from the atmosphere.



The creation and distribution of our box has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to plastic bottles, up to 80% lower in some cases. This is because our boxes can be shipped to the bottling source flat.



Our cartons can also be broken down to their original flat state, are recyclable in most areas, and will be everywhere shortly. Please visit www.recyclecartons.com to learn more.



We really care about the world's water supply. 10% of our profit is donated to world water relief foundations. We feel anyone who consumes our product is in a privileged position and it's important that part of their spending goes to help those who are not as privileged. Just makes sense, doesn't it?



We really care about the trees. So much so that we donate yet another 10% of our profit to reforestation foundations. So when you're drinking this water, you're helping to plant more trees and protect our forests, strengthening mother nature's lungs.


Currently sold in MI, but you can join their mailing list and spread the word.

3.22.2009

Bees






Hello! 

Just popped in to do an update about bees! I have a new roommate, Britta, and she is in love with bees. She has inspired a bee obsession in me. Britta just got a bee tattoo from local tattoo artist JK5 at Saved Tattoo in Williamsburg.




The Snail and The Cyclops has a cute little blurb about beekeeping journals from the 19th century. Check it out!









Hand-Cut Paper Bee, not for sale, Elsita (Master Paper cutter!)








Bees, 340 pounds, Cardigan














John Derian has a nice collection of bee things.
Waste Basket $385
Coasters, $100 for set of 4
Paper Weight, $60








Do you remember this pull toy from Fisher Price? Photo courtesy of Fleaflyflofun! on Flickr.





             



















I love these bee and bear illustrations by my friend and Portland artist, Julianna Swaney. She has several other bee inspired illustrations for sale at her Etsy shop, Oh My Cavalier. These ones are not for sale at the moment. You can check out what she is up to at her drawing blog, Oh My Cavalier.









Britta does facials at a spa in Manhattan and has her own space doing natural facials using raw and edible materials! She highly suggests manuka honey face masks. Spread it on your face, licking the spoon when you are finished, and rinse off after 15 minutes. Honey is a natural antioxidant and manuka honey is so powerful you can use it on burns and other wounds. I did one just the other night and my skin feels great!


Internally active manuka honey is used for Gastro-Intestinal Disorders, such as Acid Reflux, Esophagus Ulcer, Heartburn, up-set Stomach, Stomach Ulcer, H. Pylori (helicobacter pylori), Gastritis, Duodenal Ulcer, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Externally active manuka honey is used for Wound Care such as Burns, Wounds, amputation stump wounds, Ulcers, Diabetic Leg Ulcer, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Sores, Bed Sores (pressure sores, decubitus wounds), Scars, MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph Auereus) infected wounds, post-operative scar wound healing.

Manuka Honey has an antibacterial effect 4 times greater than standard Antiseptic (minimum 18% carbolic equivalent)
Manuka Honey Active 16+, $30, Wedderspoon









This would be beautiful in a frame!








I love the exposed wood on this piece!
































Stamp bees everywhere!















The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is one of my favourite girlie books! About four years ago I convinced my book club NOT to read this book. I picked it up last year after repeated recommendations and fell in love with it- instantly feeling embarrassed for eschewing it at the book club! If you were in my book club and my superior debating skills convinced you not to read this book, I TAKE IT ALL BACK. Read it!
Bonus: While it is a fictitious book, it is full of really interesting facts about bees. 

Pick it up at Amazon for $0.01 (YES ONE CENT) with $3.99 shipping






Now go embroider bees on everything you own!!!!!!
Design by Kunderwood via Flickr

1.18.2009

A New Place







Hello!

If you've noticed, I have been rather absent lately. I am working as a Pre-K teacher in NYC, and this takes up quite a bit of time, in the best way possible! I still update here on occasion, but I have a new blog: Safari School, that requires less of me. I update it frequently with beautiful images. Homes, Style, People, Products, Animals, Etc.

xo xo
Meg