In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Environmental Archive
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Key Chemical Ingredients to Avoid
Posted on 29 October , 2010 | 16 CommentsNote: I know water (for example) is technically a “chemical”. Please read “chemical” in this post as it is colloquially used. BACKGROUND I have tried to switch most of my... -
The Argument for less makeup, but not getting rid of it completely
Posted on 13 October , 2010 | 37 CommentsDid you know that our bodies absorb about 5lbs of makeup chemicals a YEAR through your skin? Via. That means in a lifetime, if you were to live until you... -
Printer Paper made of Wheat
Posted on 14 September , 2010 | No CommentsAustralia’s Nature’s Paper, sold in the U.S. under Enviro Green, uses the leftover waste from the wheat that is used to make flour and cereal — the waste hull and... -
Eating greener: Living without a fridge or Cooking — Can it be done?
Posted on 27 August , 2010 | 14 CommentsFor those of you “Locavores” (people who like to buy their food as locally as possible), then this article from the New York Times might interest you. I’m interested in... -
Please don’t forget to wash your reusable bags!
Posted on 30 July , 2010 | 2 CommentsJust a friendly reminder to everyone who uses reusable shopping bags (thank you!) to please hot wash them on a regular basis. This seems to only apply if you buy... -
Would love to live somewhere so bicycle friendly!
Posted on 25 May , 2010 | 14 CommentsUtrecht, Netherlands, the 4th largest city in the country. 33% of all their transporation is done on bikes. I am not sure if they get the same amount of chill,... -
DIY Water Saving Toilet Tank Hack
Posted on 4 May , 2010 | 1 CommentTHIS, is re-using at its best. Use Instructables for the instructions on how to fill up your toilet tank with water that you are going to be using to wash... -
Piezo Shower helps reduce energy consumption from heating water
Posted on 29 April , 2010 | 1 Comment…Instead of having to heat up your shower water using an electric heater, it introduces friction and vibration to the tiny fibers embedded within these thin pipes, creating piezoelectricity that... -
Don’t just shred your paper, turn it into toilet paper with this machine!
Posted on 2 February , 2010 | 3 CommentsInvented in Japan of course — a country well aware of what can and cannot be recycled due to its history (war-ridden, perpetually high population packed into a small urban... -
A house in Mexico made out of bottles (glass and plastic)
Posted on 28 January , 2010 | 20 CommentsWhat a neat idea. I just wonder if it’s feasible to build homes here with 4 seasons, using bottles as the structure. Also, it’d be interesting to find out how... -
Larry Hagman (J.R. From “Dallas”) is selling his Ojai, CA estate
Posted on 18 January , 2010 | 4 CommentsLarry Hagman and his wife Maj have listed their 43-acre Ojai estate for $11 Million. The 9-Bedroom 14-Bath Mediterranean-style estate is located at 9950 Sulphur Mountain Road, Ojai, CA 93023... -
Bye bye detergent?
Posted on 12 January , 2010 | 9 CommentsGoodbye detergent! is a brand new line of environmentally friendly scrubs for your home, made with unique materials such as recycled corn cobs, peach pits, & walnut shells. These reusable... -
The Facts about Bottled Water
Posted on 17 December , 2009 | 6 CommentsAll the more reason why I drink tap. Presented by Online Education -
Do you know what’s in your cleaners?
Posted on 21 November , 2009 | 2 CommentsShiny Suds does. This is a brilliant commercial by Method and Droga5. Really puts a new (funny) perspective on your cleaners. -
Solar powered air conditioning blinds
Posted on 16 October , 2009 | 3 CommentsTalk about multi-tasking all into one simple device. The Blind Air Conditioner concept by Minjoo Kwon would be designed with solar panels along the tops of the blinds, so that...