by Allie Comeau on May 13, 2008 
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What can you make out of garbage? Just about anything. Handbags, tote bags, jewelry, clothing, shoes… you name it. And it all looks great, too - although funky and original might be better words.
While the amount of waste in the world continues to multiply, some manufactures are putting it to good use. Eco-fashion is the latest buzzword in the green movement and it’s gaining quite a following. Companies like Patagonia have been making PCR® (Post-Consumer Recycled) fleece out of recycled soda cans for years now, but the trend is no longer limited to the outdoor industry.
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by Allie Comeau on May 12, 2008 Leave the first comment
Real Simple just published a great article aimed at providing you with a better workout - no matter what kind of workout you’re doing. From walking to running to spinning and more, this informative article offers tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your exercise time.
Form is more important than you may realize when working out. In fact, poor posture is responsible for many of the aches and pains you feel during or after a workout. Proper breathing technique is another major factor that people often overlook when working out. Simple adjustments in the duration and intensity can also make a big difference.
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by Allie Comeau on May 11, 2008 Leave the first comment
If you’re looking for a new kind of family - or solo - vacation, you might want to give one of these extreme adventure vacations some thought. Sherman’s Travel prepared this list of the Top 10 Extreme Vacations. They also included less-expensive, low-adrenaline alternatives for the faint of heart or budget.
From drag racing to space travel to spelunking, these ten extreme vacations would be sure to provide a lifetime of memories. If your budget is too tight for one of these trips, consider enjoying all the natural wonders around you (or within a short drive) instead. Check out national parks (or state parks) for an affordable and great summer vacation experience - one you can tailor make for you and your family. We’ve got all the camping and outdoor gear you need to have an incredible time anywhere.
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by Allie Comeau on May 10, 2008 Leave the first comment
Join The Blogging Post as we head around-the-world with our friends Drew & Erin. They’ll be sending us regular dispatches and updates from around, across, and all over the globe. This is their second post from New Zealand…
A Mighty Fine Walk
The finest walk in the world. This is the description New Zealand´s Department of Conservation uses to market the Milford Track, based on a poet’s quote dating back to the early 1900’s. The Milford is the flagship walk of the DOC’s nine Great Walks - multi-day excursions that are heralded as the best the country has to offer. In getting caught up in the impressive photos and descriptions of the Milford, Erin and I didn’t forgot to factor in the weather when booking the dates of the trek – a necessary step due to the track’s popularity.
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by Allie Comeau on May 9, 2008 Leave the first comment
You’ve heard by now about last Friday’s cyclone disaster in Myanmar - and that the fatality count just keeps rising. 2,000 square miles of the small country formerly known as Burma is still underwater and a U.S. diplomat said the death toll is likely to hit 100,000. Survivors have little to no food, hardly any fuel, and have resorted to throwing bodies into the rivers. It’s total devastation.
Sadly, the U.S. and international aid community is meeting resistance from the ruling military junta of Myanmar. As of yesterday when I started this post, Myanmar was open to accepting relief supplies, but was denying entry to aid workers. This morning, however, there is news that the reclusive regime has actually seized supplies from the World Food Programme and is refusing to distribute them.
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