Blog Posts on green lifestyle

i'm taking the Simple Living Pledge by La Mer de Reve on Jan 10, 2012image from blog.kanelstrand.com starting February 01, i will be embarking on a life-changing pledge, that is to live simply. to be honest, i'm getting tired of the fast-paced lifestyle most of us have, and i feel the need to make things in my life s...

Goat's Milk by La Mer de Reve on Nov 2, 2011image from milkstargoatsmilk.com as a parent of a child who has allergy towards cow's milk, i've been thoroughly researching for alternatives so that my son can meet his dairy needs. i came across Alaminos Goat Farm  in Laguna during...

Human Nature Read the Label Campaign Part2 by La Mer de Reve on Oct 16, 2011image from http://www.readthelabel.ph/ want to know whether ingredients in your favorite shampoo/facial wash is safe? Human Nature now has an app for smart phones/apple derivatives which shows you exactly the effect of these ingredients to our bodies...

cloth pads by La Mer de Reve on Aug 24, 2011i have officially started using cloth pads during red flag days. they are as effective as ordinary sanitary napkins, plus they're more comfy! i especially like the Fuzzibunz brand because of the fleece top. my bottom feels like a baby! and the added...

Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Café by on Jul 6, 2011Lately, I had the urge to explore other vegetarian restaurants aside from the one we frequent in UP Diliman. Not that I am a vegetarian, but I prefer to be called a health-buff, and being one includes eating some vegan or vegetarian dishes. Last mont...

Loving Being a Contributing Writer by Ruby Red Confessions on Jun 1, 2011I've recently become a contributor of WheninManila after I wrote that article on my museum tour. As a perk of being part of the contributing writers, I got to attend two really cool events already. One was the Speed Magazine 8th Anniversary celebrati...

Philippine root crops show promise in promoting green lifestyle by PinoyDeal Philippines Business, Franchise & Investment on Jun 21, 2010To “go home and plant kamote (sweet potato)” in Filipino lingo depicts a picture of helplessness, and there are many negative, if humorous, connotations about the “lowly” kamote  that in local minds make it pale beside loftie...

10 Minor Lifestyle Changes for a Greener Future by Greener Philippines - A Blog by Manhattan Green Solutions on Apr 20, 2010We have previously discussed on 10 things one can do to have a greener home, but some minor lifestyle changes can also create a positive impact on how we can become greener citizens. These simple... Want more information on how to go green? Visit Gr...

5 Ways to Be a Green Fashionista in a Tough Economy by on Mar 9, 2010It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be green and look fabulous. Many think it costs more to be green. Not so, at least it doesnt have to, when it comes to your wardrobe.

Is Green the New Gold by Blue Green Today on Nov 16, 2009In pursuit of a greener way of life, we often look for newer technologies like hybrid cars, solar panels, more energy efficient appliances and others. These solutions can help, but in a country like the Philippines, where most people can't afford the...