by Glam-Granola Author Wendy Roy
I receive many inquiries regarding my skin… Particularly, how do I keep it looking nearly flawless (thank you!) using an essentially organic regimen.

There are fundamentally three areas to look at when we’re ready to bring out our most radiant skin. There is the lifestyle aspect, the skin care piece (products & practices), and cosmetics. Lifestyle comes first. If you want beautiful skin, take heed of the below five basic tips before all else.
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by Marina Hanes

Eco-friendly Gift Giving

Even though the holidays are behind us, you still have to think about the gift giving events that are coming up. Mother’s Day is in May, and you might start receiving invitations to bridal and baby showers, birthdays, graduations, etc. What are you going to use to wrap all of those presents? According to the Sierra Club, if every family in the U.S. wrapped at least three gifts in reused materials, 45,000 football fields could be covered with the paper that was saved. Fabric Wrapper creates eco-friendly gift bags, wrapping paper and other products from reusable fabric material. Plus, 1% from every purchase is donated to environmental organizations. See fabricwrapper.com.
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by Marina Hanes

Groove into Green

So you have celebrated the New Year, now what are you going to do to improve your life? First, check out Groovy Green for some ideas. This site was originally created to shed light on some of the environmental issues in Ithaca, New York. However, this site now covers national and international news and discussions on sustainable living and renewable energy. With January being all about New Year resolutions, check out this site so you can learn how to compost or start your own garden. The site is full of pictures and videos that will guide you in your green projects.
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by Marina Hanes

Energy Solutions

What do you know about geothermal, wind or hydrogen energy? Alternative Energy can keep you current on the different ways that these types of energies are being used to preserve the environment and provide energy independence for the U.S. Although alternative energies are used to power industrial plants and factories, they can also make a difference for your home. Did you know that a new piece of technology is able to scan your home and detect openings in your insulation? Even if you are looking for a green collar job, this site will help you on your job hunting.
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by Marina Hanes

Green Moms

Do you try to be an eco-conscious mom? Are you often looking for alternatives to the traditional home cleaners, because you worry about how the chemicals affect your children? A mom who knows what it’s like to juggle your personal life with raising children is the creator and writer of Green & Clean Mom. This site includes a forum where eco-friendly moms can discuss their challenges and solutions to living a greener lifestyle. There are also opportunities to win contests and prizes from giveaways. The blog is updated regularly with articles examining eco-driving, chemical free products, rain barrels, etc.
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by Wendy Roy
We Glam-Granolas are a stylish people. Period. Yet there are three varieties, or styles, that are apparent among us so we must honor each group. They are, Feminine, Clean, and Sophisticate.

Though overall we are probably one of the above, many of us are a mix with respect to different areas of life. (For instance, I tend to be Feminine-Sophisticate in dress, but very much Clean-Sophisticate in home décor.)

To find out where you fit in best, enjoy the coming quizzes. The first focus is fashion. Take the short quiz below; your predominant style may surprise you!

Most days we’ll find you in
a. Kitten heels and pearls
b. A fitted sweater and name-brand jeans
c. A dramatic ensemble

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by Wendy Roy
The Glam-Granola tag line is “Where Glamour & Wellness Unite” and regarding the latter, I’m referring to a state of wellness within us, and also around us, in our loved ones and animals, and ultimately for our home, Earth. Fortunately, you can live your fab life while easily tending to all three areas, including contributing to the current green “campaign.” Here’s how:

Am I polluting my body?

The main question that Glam-Granolas ask themselves each day before eating, cleaning house, or purchasing food or beauty products is, “Is this toxic to me?” If you are polluting your body, you are most likely polluting the planet as well, and vice versa. This is a useful rule of thumb to keep in mind when out shopping, or just living day to day. For now, let’s take a quick look at four basic areas.
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by Dona Hastie
It is not all that hard to live the simple life and nearly everyone senses just what it could be. Our craving to drug ourselves comes from this sensing of the simple life, however it is not necessary to use artificial means to achieve a peaceful existence. The popularity of Oriental thinking, like Zen, Tao, even Feng Shui is just a symptom of our need and recognition of the life that is available to us with only a few changes. In our society, with the competitive spirit running high, and which is ingrained in us from early on, one has to figure out a way to not let winning matter so much.
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Sustainable News

Are you looking for eco-friendly jobs or the latest green news on travel, architecture, cars, fashion and beauty? Tree Hugger is a comprehensive green site that can help you get informed on the environmental issues you care about. You can also look into the lives of other environmentalists by watching some video eco-tips. Tree Hugger’s readers have sent in videos showing their green habits and green hacks (renovations). You can learn how to make recycled paper, how to teach children to compost and various other ways to be more sustainable.
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Drive Smarter Challenge

Take the Drive Smarter Challenge by entering basic information about your car’s make, model and year. By following the six money saving tips that are presented, you can potentially save hundreds of dollars per year. For example, did you know that you could save up to 20 gallons of gasoline annually by keeping your tires properly inflated? Also, if you’re an aggressive driver, taming your jackrabbit starts at green lights can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent. After you challenge yourself, challenge a friend and receive coupons to AutoZone. Go go drivesmarterchallenge.org.
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Green Guide

National Geographic has launched a Green Guide, which provides various tips on how to be environmentally conscious. Whether you are building a new home or renovating a current one, there are buying guides to help you make more eco-friendly decisions about certain materials. Or if you have children going back to school, there is a feature on how to keep the classroom pollution free. Maybe you already know ways to be green, so test your knowledge by completing a quiz on saving gas or seasonal foods. If you are not sure how to deal with plastic and household cleaners, ask a question or see if it has already been answered in the Just Ask section of the guide. Go to thegreenguide.com.
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British model, Keeley Hazell is not only gorgeous, but she’s eco-friendly too.  Keeley just helped the Sun Newspaper give away over 4 million energy saving lightbulbs and the model is a staunch activist for saving the planet with more eco-friendly practices.  She also finds time to model Green bikinis too.
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Many of us are so busy renovating our homes to conserve energy, driving a new Smart Car, and even composting, but we fall short when it comes to skincare. Most drugstore brands comtain chemicals that may contribute to breast cancer and many other ailments. Your best all natural, green skincare secrets may be hiding in your kitchen cupboard.

1. Avocados – Avocados are not only delicious, but they are considered a good fat to eat. Consider a moisturizing avocado facial mask. Smash up a ripe avocado with some honey and royal jelly. Leave on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse off. Your face will be baby smooth with a natural glow.

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As the economy continues to get more challenging for all of us here in the states, it’s time to start thinking about reducing debt and getting on stable ground. This is more important now than ever. Here are some tips to help get you started:

1. Say No to credit – Even if you have a ton of credit cards with high limits, get used to spending cash for purchases instead. Spending cash can save you years of paying on the interest on credit cards.

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Living a Zen Lifestyle includes achieving it in the workplace as well. This may be easier said than done, but this article may help you get on the path to success in the workplace. Achieving zen at the office has more to do with living up to your bosses’ expectations. Everyone is an induvidual, valuing different traits, and have various ways of handling different office issue. The workplace is an excellent area to practice Organization and Mindfulness.
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