I've realized that no matter how much Revlon make-up I buy, I'll never look like Halle Berry. But it took a while to get to that revelation. My fascination with advertising started in childhood with wanting to vacation at the Keebler "Hollow

More than 1,000 people attended the annual Local Food and Farmer Open House last year (formerly the "CSA Open House"), a good indication that the local food movement is on the rise here in Milwaukee. The event is a one-stop-shop for meeting loca

The Green Furniture Design exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum ends in just about a week (March 14). So what is green furniture? What difference does it make? And why bother going to see the exhibit? Furniture, whether in the form of a table

Going paper-less isn't just for tree-huggers anymore. Businesses are realizing that reducing their paper use isn't only environmentally responsible. It's also extremely economical and efficient. Associated paper costs such as copying, printi

Who knew that the innocent act of adorning one’s nails can actually be quite toxic? Chemical-laden nail products are hazardous to our health, the environment, and particularly to children (ingested and topically). But don't fret. You don't have to s

BPA (Bisphenol-A) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, which are used in consumer products ranging from CDs and electronic equipment to reusable plastic food and drink containers. Another comm

Want to have a guilt-free Super Bowl party? Try these tips: Stock up on local beer. We're lucky to live in Milwaukee where there's no shortage on selection. Take advantage of another local specialty: cheese and dairy. About

The secret to a successful Valentine's Day is to engage all the senses—and the best way to achieve that is organically. (Yeah, I know what you were thinking. This can lead to that ;) Think about it. Natural scents are sensual. Artificial

Green laundering methods obviously help protect the environment. But there are many other benefits that some people might not be aware of, such as huge reductions in energy consumption and water usage, prolonged clothing life, and protection of your healt

The theme of this holiday season is to cut back on expenses and the accumulation of materialistic "stuff." Think quality not quantity. Last week I discussed giving donations as gifts. Another thoughtful idea that can be tailored to any b