its not easy being green.. but it's beautiful & I think it's what I want to be - kermit the frog

Well - I had an amazing holiday this year. The theme was all about being more of an Eco-friendly-free-range-Erika :) The gifts were all amazing so here are a few:

- OXFAM Unwrapped - Thanks to my parents I had a female goat purchased in my name through the Oxfam Goat-Loan Program! The idea is that this goat is given to a family in need and when it has a female kid, that goat is passed to another family and so on! Talk about the gift that keeps on giving! Check out Oxfam Unwrapped for more info - http://www.oxfamunwrapped.ca/



- Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style - Thanks to my sister for this book! Okay so it is a bit dumbed down in parts, but if you already know most of the rational for going green this book is basically an awesome shopping guide. In fact, I had it in my purse today for purchasing my first mineral powder foundation (fyi oil-based just clog your pores more!). Lots of helpful links to other sites and first-hand experience that I am glad she went through for me (the deodorant test in particular). Check it out on Amazon for more info - http://www.amazon.ca/Green-Chic-Saving-Earth-Style/dp/1402210825/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231035769&sr=8-1



- Lululemon Eco Align Ultra Mat & Power Yoga for Happiness DVD - Ommmmmm.... I am feel better just owning a yoga mat! But even better knowing it is Eco Friendly - according to my Green Chic book, most Yoga Mats are made of nasty PVC so I am really pleased that mine is made of an environmentally friendly material called TPE (Thermal Plastic Eleastromerl) which contains no latex, PVC, rubber or chemical products in production. Definitely what you need to feel one with the world :) Check the Lululemon site for more: http://www.lululemon.com/products/accessories/yoga/eco_align_ultra_mat



- Elita Eco-Fashion Yoga Pants & Top - Comfortable and fashionable, my new bamboo outfit is amazing! And after a test run on the yoga mat, definitely practical too.


More to come about some of the other gifts as I get into them :) but in the meantime, I need to add something to my wish list:


- Levi's Eco Low Skinny 531 - they are beautiful in the 'clean air' wash and made from 100% organic cotton. Yes, please!



From the looks of it, 2009 is going to be a green year!

Can't wait!