It’s third weekend of the New Year and I am really glad it’s here. This weekend, I intend to go shopping for some eco friendly cleaning agents for the house while waiting for the fruit enzyme cleaning solution to be ready.

Some of my friends are heading to Vegas for a short break. I told them to keep a look out on any new eco gift shops when they are there since I haven’t been able to join them for the trip. One of the things I miss is to drive around town and check out the cool las vegas hotels. This city is full of energy and life whether it’s day or night. I enjoy the bright lights and neons, though I can’t say that they are being very earth friendly. Hopefully they are using some energy saving lights – imagine the amount of energy the city could have saved!

So back to my weekend shopping on eco friendly cleaning products, trust me, they are safer than using those strong ones with lots of chemicals and they also bring harm to the environment. Time for a switch for a safer home!

In the last few years, the demand for eco friendly and organic cotton clothing is growing quickly. People are willing to pay more for natural clothing and protect themselves from harmful chemicals that are used at several textile processes.

When purchasing organic cotton clothing, there are couple of things you want to take note to ensure that your money is well spent and that you are getting what you are paying for. You should check the labels carefully and make sure that the organic cotton is from a certified body. Don’t believe that it is organic just because it cost more or the sales person tells you so. Ask questions about certification and accreditation if need be.

Some organic clothing may be made of organic cotton but the colour dyes may contain harmful chemicals, which made them ‘inorganic’ in other words. The colour dyes used should be from natural sources made of vegetable or fruit compounds. By asking questions, you learn more about how an item is made in the eco friendly manner.

I know some people tend to spend more time asking questions when it comes to buying health products such as slimming pills or beauty related items. But in general, you should equip yourself with the right knowledge as a consumer in all your purchases especially when it comes to items with a premium price tag. Being eco friendly is a good thing. Staying organic is too. But always ensure that your money is well spent and the products are worth the value you paid for.

Everyone, especially kids, love to have a party but most of these parties are just toxic attacks on our planet. There are various eco-friendly supplies using which we can enjoy our children green parties which are entertaining as well as eco-friendly.

First of all, try to purchase all of your green party supplies from the nearest local store, thus this will save fuel thus reducing pollution and emissions. If you are involving candles for decoration, try to use soy based ones which do not emit toxic materials when burned. Kids green parties thrown at the time of their birthday are great for having fun and celebration. Try to use eco-friendly supplies as far as possible to throw children green parties that are not harmful for the environment. Recently, I saw some best weight loss supplements and they were packed in recycled boxes.

As far as eco-friendly goodie bags and eco-friendly presents are concerned, you must wrap them up in recycle paper and even newspaper. After all, the actual gift is more important than the wrapping paper. You can use old-fashioned colors to brighten up your wrapping papers. In addition to that, you can mention in your invites made up of eco-friendly supplies also that your guests must bring only eco-friendly presents and wrap them up in eco-friendly supplies only keeping in mind the theme of kids green parties. While going to children green parties, try to give cash to the birthday child because this way the child will save something in his or her without harming the environment.

While enjoying your children green parties, try to make use of eco-friendly toys to play, enjoy and have fun. These are one of the best green party supplies that a person can imagine. Explore your imagination and play with eco-friendly toys like hand-knit dolls and balls that are made up of safe and natural materials.

I’m planning to take a vacation in Gold Coast in November. Looking back, I missed those weekend markets at Surfers Paradise where many artisans will display their handcrafted art and craft pieces. It was so fun and relaxing strolling along the esplanade, enjoying those creative handiwork displays. During those days, we seldom heard much eco friendly products but we had used and bought them unknowingly!

My love for handmade and eco friendly products began during my early travel to Australia in my twenties. I admire the creativity and artistic talents of those artisans in flea markets, art exhibitions, weekend markets…etc. I would choose any of these shopping expeditions over big malls, which tend to be more commercialized. I supposed it was during those years when I developed an interest in Ugg womens shoes too! Honestly, I haven’t really got round to shopping for a pair of eco friendly shoes that I’m truly in love with!

I believe more and more eco friendly products will be introduced to consumers as more people become more aware of the environment and how our lifestyle can improve or spoil it. With further education, our future generation will catch on with this eco consciousness and not take our environment for granted.