Modeling Dough for Everyone

Generations of children have been amused by modeling compounds made from dough. The leading modeling compound, that almost every one grew up with, is wheat-based, and made of salt, water, flour and food coloring. It is used in both educational and play settings. Throughout the years, the children’s modeling clay has developed from a simple artistic tool into an entire industry full of colors and different fragrances. This is where Soy-Yer Dough comes in.

IMPORTANCE OF MODELING DOUGH

Modeling dough is more [...]

Wrap Green For The Holidays

The fun and excitement of the Holiday Season is highlighted by the excitement of sending gifts to our family and friends. Add to that, we joy of tapping into our creativity by wrapping the gifts we give. Gift giving at the holidays does, however, come with an environmental cost. The typical scenario goes something like this:  set up the wrapping station, add wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, ribbons, cards, tape, writing utensils and packaging paraphernalia. As an aside, the US [...]

Champagne Bedazzle!

The fun and excitement of the Holiday Season is always enhanced by the yummy consumption of food and drink. Some of the best offering of the season come in the way of  party cocktails. Champagne cocktails are a wonderful addition to all parties from November through the new year.

This champagne and brandy cocktail provides you with the tongue sizzle and eye bedazzle, as you enjoy it with your friends, family and co-workers. The bitters and brandy bring a refreshing [...]

3 Eco-Friendly Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Easier

If you love technology and you’re also eco-conscious, it can be difficult to find products that you’re satisfied with.  Technology is usually associated with a great deal of waste and damage to the earth – but as people become more and more environmentally-conscious, so do the gadgets they create.  Below, you’ll find 3 convenient gadgets that will live up to your eco-standards.

1. Bedol Water Clock

Most of us have to get up in the morning, which requires the use [...]

Appalachian Natural Soaps:
A Blue Ridge Mountain Luxury

From calming lavender soaps to skin-friendly green tea and chamomile, the handmade bath and body products from Appalachian Natural Soaps are offered in more than 2-dozen intriguing varieties and contain the best natural ingredients available. These simple mountain luxuries (handmade in beautiful Asheville, NC) have been regional favorites since 1995 and are now available to consumers across the nation.

The Process

Following family traditions, Appalachian Naturals starts their soapmaking process with a special blend of pure South African cocoa butter, moisturizing [...]

The Wheely Line of Eco-Friendly Toys

In an effort to promote gross motor skills and balance in a colorful and fun manner, the eco-friendly Wheely Bug line of children’s toys uses bright hues and pleasant features that keep the attention of users. The unisex design is perfect for little girls and boys, as the different styles reflect popular animals and insects seen in the typical children’s book.

About the Wheely Bug

The Wheely Bug was researched and developed in child care centers – keeping in mind the [...]

Sustainable Summer Reading List

Top Book Picks to Enhance Your Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

If you’re ready to start stocking up on great books for your summer reading list, we have a few suggestions.  From gardening and decorating to crafts and fiction, these sustainable living books will keep you entertained by the pool, on the beach, or while you’re relaxing in the backyard.

Gardening and Landscaping

Four Season Harvest by Eliot Coleman:  Learn how to enjoy fresh, organic vegetables year-round from your own backyard.

Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies by [...]

Fire and Light Recycled Glass Dinnerware

Could your kitchen use a breath of life?

Fire and Light recycled glass dishes might be just what you need to add a colorful sparkle that will turn your guests’ heads and certainly make you smile.  From orange, pink or cobalt blue dinner plates and bowls to an elegant and beautiful line of colored glass gifts – Fire and Light glassware is breathtakingly beautiful and luxurious.

About the Company:

Fire and Light was founded in 1995 as a way to utilize [...]

4 Eco-Friendly Ways to Say Thank You for Holiday Gifts

You’ve opened all of your gifts, enjoyed the company of your friends and loved ones, and you’re pretty sure that full feeling will last a few weeks – what now? Formally thanking the friends and family that gave you holiday gifts is a good idea. It shows gratitude and appreciation for the gifts you were given, and it’s just plain polite. Below are 4 ways that you can say thank you for holiday gifts, eco-friendly style.

1. Traditional [...]

Last Minute Ideas for a Green Christmas

While Christmas is only a day away, there are still many things that likely need to be put in order. For those of you who have caught the Christmas spirit, you might be thinking of things in terms of Santa’s elves, who are still working at wrapping, stuffing stockings, and decorating the North Pole. Have no fear, however, because the Green Connoisseur is here to help you navigate your way through the world of green festivities.

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper [...]