Go Ahead, Put Another Shrimp on the Barbie!


Updated 11/18/06 9:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Go Ahead, Put Another Shrimp on the Barbie!

EcoFish offers the first nationally distributed certified organic white shrimp. These shrimp are grown in an eco-friendly aquaculture farm in Ecuador and they are naturally raised without any chemicals, antibiotics, genetic modifications or pollution. What's more? They are certified organic! What's even more?! These shrimp are fed a special feed that makes them have 30% less cholesterol than Read more

Label-Able: Certified Organic


Updated 11/15/06 1:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Label-Able: Certified Organic

Organic is hot right now. We open our wallets to anything and everything organic but is it just good marketing? Certified Organic means that the final product must be 95% organic and has already been certified by an agent from an accredited agency. While it is not 100% organic, produce or agricultural products bearing this seal were produced according to organic standards so you know they are Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Gloss That Looks Good on Everyone


Updated 05/21/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Intelligent Nutrients Lip Gloss

Some lip glosses are so waxy, your lips feel as if they're suffocating, while others are so shiny, they practically blind the person standing next to you. Such is not the case with Intelligent Nutrients' Lip Delivery Antioxidant Gloss in Pink Hibiscus ($24). Free of synthetic waxes and oils (and fragrance and colorants), the subtly tinted gloss lends just a hint of sheen to the lips. And the Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

16 Eco Options For All of Your Small Storage Needs


Updated 04/21/12 4:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Eco-Friendly Small Storage Shopping

Stuff — we've all got it, and we all need a place to store it. So when it comes to your small storage needs, do yourself and your decor a favor by choosing pieces that are both chic and eco-friendly. We've found a number of great options. Some of the pieces have recycled content, others use natural dyes or organic fabrics, and still others are Fair Trade certified. Keep clicking to find your Read more

Earth Day Everyday: 10 Green Product Lines to Watch


Updated 04/24/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Organic Makeup and Skin Products For Earth Month

April is Earth Month, but in the world of beauty, going natural is a big deal everyday. Organic beauty has gone from being a concern for co-op shoppin' hippie chicks to being front and center, and there are new brands purporting to be "all-natural" popping up daily. These 10 lines each have their own appeal, from USDA-certified ingredients to fair trade sources and low carbon footprints. Check Read more

Tips For Recycling Your Electronics


Updated 04/02/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Where to Recycle Electronics and Gadgets

We talk all year about properly recycling your gadgets, but since we officially kick off Earth month today, it's the perfect time to remind you about the different ways to recycle, donate, and get some cash back from your old gadgets. It only takes a few minutes to help others and Mother Earth, so read on! Find a location near you — To ensure electronics don't end up in landfills or Read more

Is Being Single Better For Your Finances?


Updated 02/18/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Cheaper to Be Single?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We got to thinking, as we do, about the difference between being single and married . . . that is, in dollars. Currently, singles make up 49 percent of the American population, and 28 percent of all households consist of one person — the highest levels of singledom in American history. According to sociology professor and Read more

NurturMe's Caroline Freedman: An Easy Way to Get Lil Ones to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies!


Updated 02/08/12 1:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

NurturMe Dried Baby Food

As a soon-to-be first-time mom, a pregnant Caroline Freedman was obsessed with all things baby (sound familiar?), including what she would eventually feed her new lil one once she advanced past breast milk and bottles. "I was shocked at how little innovation there had been since I was a baby. It was still Gerber jarred foods," says Austin, TX-based Freedman, now mom to a 3-year-old and a Read more