Get in Gear: Eco-Friendly Mats


Updated 04/18/11 8:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get in Gear:  Eco-Friendly Mats

Who wants to do their Downward Facing Dog on PVC (polyvinyl chloride)? It's a toxic plastic that's used to make many sticky mats. According to Greenpeace, PVC products that are being disposed of within a few years of use, are causing serious waste problems since these and other plastics don't biodegrade quickly. In response to this growing PVC crisis, many manufacturers are beginning to make Read more

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Yoga Mat


Updated 02/02/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Consider When Buying a Yoga Mat

Buying a yoga mat is like buying a new pair of running sneakers. It takes careful consideration and research to find the right fit. Since there are hundreds to confuse you choose from, narrow down your search by asking these important questions. How Much Do I Want to Spend? Your budget is a huge factor in the mat you end up with. Do you have the dough to lay down for the priciest one on the Read more

OnSugar Blog: Packin' Smart Snack Containers


Updated 10/14/11 3:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Innobaby Snack Containers Review

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and House of Anaïs is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her House of Anaïs blog. Our family has become, lately, such a great tester family, and especially the kids love testing as they get some cool new things to try on. Last time the lucky one was little Hugo, who got the Din Din steel bus platter from Innobaby. He's definitely become a Read more

Eco-Friendly Gear to Enhance Your Workouts


Updated 04/20/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Strength Training and Workout Gear

Phthalates, PVC, and BPA are compounds commonly used in plastic to make the material soft and flexible. Early research has also shown that these compounds can disrupt hormones and reproductive development, which is why it's important to make a conscious effort to limit our exposure to them. The number of household items containing these compounds is astonishing, and fitness gear is no exception. Read more

Think Outside the Box: Go Completely Waste Free With Lunchbox Extras


Updated 08/15/11 8:30 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Lunch Items For Kids

Get an A+ in sustainability by preparing school lunches that produce absolutely zero waste. Investing in an eco-friendly lunchbox is the first step in reducing the huge amount of trash typically produced by kids' lunch, but it's easy to forget about little everyday things like utensils and napkins. Greening tots' lunch routine is more than ecologically friendly; it's economically beneficial as Read more