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January 2009 The Paige Turner: A Year in Green
Paige Wolf Media & Public Relations Newsletter
Rather than spout a list of new year's resolutions, I'd like to review things I've learned over this year of consistently greening my lifestyle. It truly is a continuing education, and I love having access to so many interesting people and resources to help steer me along the way.

I've experienced the ease of composting, even without a grand backyard. And without the space or means to utilize the finished product, Freecycle lead me to someone happy to take it off my hands and put it to good use.

As The Career Wardrobe slogan goes, "Everything Deserves a Second Chance." My magazines have gone on to gyms and doctor's offices, and even old broken jewelry and junk finds new life through a bit of craftiness with knitted accessories. Yellow Pages and catalogs have been put on hold, low-flow showerheads have been installed, and leaky windows have been caulked.

The city has allowed for single stream recycling to make most of our lives easier. However, one disappointing thing I've learned is that the "3" and higher plastics can't hit the bins - and there's apparently no where in the city that will take them.

But with a new year approaching, and a new way of thinking clearly gaining momentum, I have a feeling 2009 will bring more opportunities for us all to do the green thing.

Paige

Green - and Save - On Your New Year Beauty Routine
 
It's almost time to unwrap those gifts - and take a few back. Get yourself something you really want, like indulgent gift sets from Spirit Beauty Lounge, perfect for greening your beauty routine in 2009.

The Nvey Eco starter kit, includes full-size products valued at $156, so you receive a savings over $55. Chose your preferred shade of eco-luxurious, organic face powder, blush, lip gloss, and eye color system. The Domestic Bliss Housewarming Gift Boxincludes your choice of two Isabella Smith Apothecary Maison Belle non-toxic cleaning products and your choice of Dirt Organic Soy Candle, all beautifully wrapped in signature 100% PCW recycled gift packaging. Also check out a variety of skin care starter kits from Jurlique and Organic Apoteke.

For the ultimate customized introduction to green beauty, Spirit Beauty Lounge offers the Customized Deluxe Sample Kit. Choose a selection of six different products that you are interested in sampling, or select your specific skin type and their experts will hand-pick them and send them directly to you.

For a special discount on all gift sets, see the coupon code at the bottom of this newsletter

New Year's Eve at Palace at the Ben
 
Palace at the Ben is offering a special three course menu for $55 which includes a complimentary glass of champagne. The menu features a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, all served with plenty of naan, raita, mango chutney, basmati rice, and papadum. At just over a hundred bucks for two, this is a steal any day, especially New Year's Eve.

Palace at the Ben
834 Chestnut St.
(267) 232-5600

Get Your Great NYE Expectations Filled
 
For all the glitz, glamour, and great expectations of New Year's Eve, it's hard to find a party that will live up to it's name. I've been to a NYEphilly.com party in the past, and it really is like attending a "super sweet 16" with thousands of your Philadelphia neighbors. Make your grand entrance at any of three events, including the already sold out 6th Annual Glitter City Gala at The National Constitution Center, 12 Midnight at The Crystal Tea Room, or Hibachi on the Waterfront. Each event includes open bars, food, dancing, and live music. NYEphilly.com will take care of you - no long lines for drinks or food and just a grand old time ringing in 2009. For more info, visit nyephilly.com.
Juju Salon Workshop: Radiant Skin from the Inside Out
 
On Thurs., Jan. 15, juju spa & organics offers the free workshop Radiant Skin from the Inside Out with Laura Kuhl, HHC. Laura will discuss how regular holistic skin care treatments and organic products are an essential first step for healthy, beautiful skin. But if you still suffer with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and eczema, or just want to obtain maximum skin vitality, you should consider modifying your diet. Skin is a complete manifestation of your internal well-being and eating for beautiful skin is rewarding because the results will appear before your eyes.

Attend this workshop led by Skin Care Therapist and Holistic Health Counselor, Laura Kuhl, and learn what foods support all skin functions for super healthy skin from the inside out. The cost for this event is free, but juju will be accepting donations for Philadelphia Meals on Wheels, which provides healthy and balanced meals to the city's elderly. Please call the spa at (215) 922-3235 to RSVP.

juju salon & organics
713 4th St.
(215) 238-6080

juju spa & organics
728 S. 4th St.
(215) 922-3235

Shout Outs
 
Vote for Scott and Susan
Two of our friends at Cashman & Associates have been nominated for the Event Solutions 2009 Spotlight Awards. Log on here to vote for Susan Norcross for Event Producer of the Year-East and Scott Barnes for Rising Star-Male.

Free ManWrap from NYC Pop Artist M Dreeland
With three days left 'til Christmas, don't worry about heading out for pricey gift wrap. Download free, funky wrapping paper for men at New York pop artist mdreeland's Web site. Print out your choice of "mug wrap," "gun wrap," or "stache wrap" on your recycled paper for a free, eco-friendly solution to making your gifts rock.

Red Swan Partners with Career Wardrobe
Now you can donate to The Career Wardrobe without spending a dime. The Career Wardrobe has partnered with Red Swan to help women in their transition to work. To transform your mismatched earrings, knotted chains, and unwanted jewelry into a charitable donation, just pick up a free submission kit to support The Career Wardrobe at one of their monthly drives or order online. Designate The Career Wardrobe as your charity using code 27 and Red Swan will send The Career Wardrobe a check in your name for the appraised value of your jewelry and match 8% of your donation. Red Swan is a division of Lippincott, LLC, one of the oldest and largest precious metals and jewelry recycling companies in the United States. Red Swan was founded, in significant part, to provide a platform to repurpose unwanted jewelry into contributions for a wide range of causes.

Get What You Want with Sisterecipocity
Sistereciprocity.com announces the relaunch of its new and improved Web site, where you can "place your order with the Philadelphia Universe." In the spirit of women helping women, sistereciprocity is designed to help us all get what we want whether personal (housekeeper, plumber, home for cat) or professional (clients, speaking engagements, product promotion, business opportunities). Sistereciprocity is based on the idea that we each have something that someone else wants - we just need to find each other. P.S. Please be sure to put "Paige" in the "How did you hear about this site?" box.

More Cool Stuff
There is just so much cool stuff out there I can barely absorb it all. Some brilliant green ideas which have thrilled me lately are the Dutch-invented Ecofont ; Compete to Conserve, because who doesn't like a challenge; and OZOlife.com, an online magazine and free daily e-mail about smart, sustainable living. In terms of general brilliance, my newest go-to site for cool gift ideas is Ohmythatsawesome.com, which bears a namesake that really needs no further explanation.

 

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15% Off Nail Service at juju Salon & Organics

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*One coupon per client. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount.

juju salon & organics
713 4th St.
(215) 238-6080

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10% Off Your Bill at Palace at the Ben

"For an elegant subcontinental outing bathed in tamarind margaritas and pomegranate martinis, Palace takes the prize." -Philadelphia Magazine

Enjoy 10% off your bill at Palace at the Ben. Does not include tax and gratuity.

Palace at the Ben
834 Chestnut St.
(267) 232-5600
Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Take out available.

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