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With new
information and warnings about chemical beauty products coming out every day,
reading labels and trying to memorize an ever-growing list of "ingredients to
avoid" can be overwhelming. SpiritBeautyLounge.com
was founded as a place to shop online for the best in organic beauty and
lifestyle products safely, knowing they've done the research for you.
Spirit Beauty Lounge is the only carbon-neutral online boutique for luxury green, organic, and cruelty-free beauty and lifestyle products. A one-stop shop for organic and sustainable beauty products, Spirit Beauty Lounge also carries recycled and vintage jewelry, hard-to-find European skincare lines, and non-toxic household cleaning products. Featured brands include Acquarella, Alkemie, Alex and Ani, CTonics, Ila, Jurlique, Nahui Ollin, Nvey Eco, Organic Apoteke, Patyka, Suzanne Aux Bains, Tsi-La, and more. Check out great holiday gift packages with free shipping until the new year. The site offers services like a live personal shopper and live chat customer service, free shipping, and free samples with every order. See the coupon section below for a special discount code. |
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After guest
instructing at the studio this November, Romana's Pilates Instructor Kyle Leith
from New York has decided to move to Philadelphia and join the Equilibrium
Pilates team. Kyle will begin teaching lessons on Fri., Nov. 28, at a special
introductory rate of only $65/hour or $40/half-hour. All you men who were scared
of getting schooled by a woman should call now to schedule your appointment.
Equilibrium has had a busy month with appearances on NBC10 and 6ABC to promote discounted lessons with apprentices. Senior Certified Instructor Brie Adina Neff will also be sharing some important information about Pilates myths in this month's Philadelphia Womens Journal. Equilibrium
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If you are looking to take your
eco-activism beyond your backyard, Cosmic Volunteers offers environment and
conservation programs abroad. Volunteer at a wildlife hospital in Kenya, at an
animal rescue center in Ecuador, with tortoises on the Galapagos Islands, at
veterinary clinics in Ghana, at an ecological park or with environmental
education in Guatemala, or on farms in India. You can also work at an elephant
camp, an animal sanctuary, or public parks in Thailand.
Cosmic Volunteers is a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization that offers volunteer and internship programs abroad in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Nepal, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. The business sets itself apart from other organizations by offering a unique combination of affordable program fees, trustworthy staff and advisors, and diverse programs. Cosmic Volunteers sends hundreds of volunteers abroad each year to volunteer and intern at schools, hospitals, newspapers, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women's groups, and other organizations who ask for assistance. For more information about Cosmic Volunteers, call (888)-813-0248 or visit cosmicvolunteers.org. |
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Slaving over
a turkey dinner is overrated. Be served like a sultan on Thanksgiving at Palace
at the Ben, open Thanksgiving Day from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Bring your family
and friends and have the cooking and cleaning done for you while you lounge in
luxury. Now there's something to be thankful for.
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The new
Career Wardrobe Web site launched this month with information on donating,
volunteering, upcoming events, and more. Designed by Tetra Strategic
Communications, the site also includes client resources and content for referrel
partners. See the new site at careerwardrobe.org.
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juju salon
& organics is celebrating its new larger space with monthly live music. On
Sun., Dec. 7, from 1-4 p.m., juju will host live classical Indian music with
sitar and tabla. Check the site daily for specials and discounts for services at
the salon and spa.
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Congratulations to GreenLine
Paper Company, winners of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater
Philadelphia's Triple Bottom Line Award. The award recognizes businesses that
are financially successful while demonstrating praiseworthy social and
environmental practices, focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet,
and profit.
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It's been
incredibly fun doing my holiday shopping at Mainline Green Home this season,
where I can give the gift of green without being too pushy. Considering I've
thought about just showering people with boxes of CFL lightbulbs, it's much
nicer to give them something beautiful and fun, yet still green and practical.
Kids go crazy for Glee Gum's make-your-own chewing gum, chocolate, and gummies and Clementine Art Kits' organic play dough and paint kits. For the babies, it's Kate Quinn organic baby and toddler kimono-style clothing and caps and Can You Dig It organic clothing and accessories. I've actually been able to expand my male gift giving beyond ties with Vinylux home accessories and journals made from repurposed vinyl records and Resource Revival clocks and home accessories created recycled bike chains and gears. And then there's the person who has everything - the perfect recipient for a custom-made Beautiful Reusables gift basket created using vintage, sustainable, and reusable products. Mainline Green Home in Berwyn, Pa., brings a touch of elegance to the eco-friendly home and family. The shop specializes in children and baby products, organic home cleaners, repurposed art, eco- friendly gifts, and more. Mainline Green Home has a children's play habitat so kids can have fun and stay occupied while parents shop for toxin-free, organic, and responsible toys, books, games, and gifts. Mainline
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Whether it's
a big off-site bash or a small, after-work soiree, every office celebrating the
season has three things in common - cocktails, crackers, and cake. With a dearth
of china in the office, do the next best thing for the environment by checking
out GreenLine Paper Company's wide selection of eco-friendly disposable
dinnerware.
Green your holiday parties by using biodegradable and compostable bagasse plates and bowls (made from sugar cane waste fiber), Eco-ware utensils, or biodegradable PLA cups and containers, which have the same look and feel as plastic but are made from processed yellow corn. GreenLine Paper Company also offers plenty of "Secret Santa" stocking stuffers to nudge office manager about making your workplace eco- friendly. Give the subtle hint that the best part of waking up at the office might be organic, fair trade coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. For the cubicle-mate who always bags his lunch, why not give wrap-n-mat reusable sandwich bags. And no office stocking would be complete without a few recycled pencils, pens, and rulers. Since 1992, GreenLine Paper has sold environmentally sound school and office products. The site offers a wide selection of products from 100 percent recycled copier paper and notebooks to pens, paper, eco-friendly lunch bags, and more. The GreenLine catalog is free and available upon request at (800) 641-1117 and can be electronically downloaded at greenlinepaper.com. |
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Tired of waiting for an
appointment at juju salon & organics? You're in luck, as this month the
salon moves across the street to a bigger space at 713 4th St. With double the
size, juju will be offering more stylists, increasing appointment availability.
juju spa will remain in its current 4th street location.
Taking the place of the former juju is Wilbur Vintage/Designer Clothing and Home Furnishings, formerly located in the basement of the Antiquarian Market. Check out the vintage threads while your hair sets on one of the coolest blocks in town. See below for a great coupon in honor of October juju salon & organics' three-year anniversary. juju
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I am not a
vegetarian, but several months ago I stopped eating red meat and pork. My
reasons were primarilly environmental and due to my disdain for the common cruel
practices in modern industry farming. However, knowing that Root has strict
humane farming standards for all the happy little cows and piggies it gets its
meat from, I can occasionally indulge in some maple bacon ice cream guilt-free.
But if your limitations are more strict, Root's new fall menu offers options to satisfy even devout vegetarians. Plates include Dueling Beet Soups, featuring savory red beet and sweet yellow beet, parsnip salad, and herb vinaigrette; Asparagus and Mushroom Salad; Arugula Risotto with truffle honey jus; and Pumpkin Raviolis with sage brown butter and pine nuts. Pescatarians can enjoy shrimp chop salad with jicama, baby greens, and black bean vinaigrette; Monk Fish poached in coffee and rum with spaghetti squash sauté and chocolate mole; and Pan Seared Black Bass with cockles, baby artichoke, grilled fennel, fingerling potatoes, and dry tomato sambuca broth. But, personally, I'll take this rare opportunity to get my free-range, organic meat. Root
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At
Equilibrium Pilates, clients have the amazing opportunity to workout with
qualified apprentices for greatly reduced fees. Apprentices at various stages in
their 600-hour intensive training program offer private lessons ranging from
complimentary up to $45 for an hour lesson. On average, clients will pay $25 for
an intensive, hour-long workout with an apprentice well on her way to holding a
prestigious certification from Romana's Pilates.
With less than 50 certified teacher instructors in the world, local aspiring instructors are fortunate to have Equilibrium Pilates in Philadelphia, which serves as both a studio and a teaching facility. Clients working with apprentices are all supervised by a senior instructor. Apprentices may not be a good fit for clients with injuries or physical limits which demand a fully-certified instructor's expertise. Please call the studio to see if this opportunity is a good fit for you. Equilibrium
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Center
City Proprietors Association's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Get involved with CCPA at its annual anniversary celebration, Thurs., Nov. 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Table 31. Join CCPA as it celebrates the beginning of its 31st year, including a tribute to CCPA's outgoing president of 10 years, Krista Bard, and election of a new president for the upcoming year to begin CCPA's future. Enjoy entertainment by Smokin' Mirrors, heavy hors d'oeuvres, stations, and open bar by Table 31, special additional menu items by Di Bruno Brothers, and plenty of networking. This event costs $65 for non-members and $45 for CCPA members. Reservations and pre-payment are required. RSVP to (215) 545-7766. Design for a Cause Benefits Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health
Design for a Cause brings together the region's most creative interior
designers and florists to transform the Marketplace Design Center into unique
environments showcasing the latest trends in home design and décor. Enjoy the
hybrid environments with themes in fabrics, lighting, flowers, cocktails, and
fare. Attend the Design for a Cause cocktail party to experience Philadelphia's
best in design and refreshments by celebrated Philadelphia chefs on Nov. 13 for
$75 per person. On Nov. 14 for $20 per person, tour the Marketplace Design
Center and Design for a Cause vignettes for ideas and inspiration. All proceeds
benefit the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health. For tickets, please call
(215) 732-2300. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Host Annual Veterans Appreciation Day McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurantswill host its annual Veterans Appreciation Day, on Sunday, Nov. 9. All U.S. military veterans can enjoy a complimentary entree in honor of their service to our country. Area McCormick & Schmick's restaurants in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, and Atlantic City will participate. As in past years, McCormick & Schmick's will offer this program to those defined as a veteran by the Veterans Administration, Title 38 US Code 101, which is a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. All veterans must show proper identification. City of Hope's 15th Annual HopeCuts City of Hope is hosting the 15th annual HopeCuts, on Sun., Nov. 9. Top area salons will participate in this area-wide fundraiser, generously donating time on their day off to offer customers a variety of services. Proceeds benefit City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. For more information and a list of participating salons, visit hopecuts.org. |
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