Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Feb 8, 2012, 3:38 pm
We've been meaning to share an interesting -- and definitely eye-catching -- local Vancouver find for some time now and decided to wait until Wordless Wednesday to let this image of The Blue Trees speak for itself. The Blue Trees is environmental performance art by Australian Konstantin Dimopoulos ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Feb 1, 2012, 1:16 pm
National Soup Month has come to an end and so has our soul-warming Soup Container Giveaway. Congratulations to Maya Y. who's won a Kids Konserve Insulated Food Jar to keep her favourite Corn Chowder warm. We think there's still many soup-y days to come so we've included below Maya's recipe and a few...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jan 24, 2012, 12:55 pm
Robert Burns Day is tomorrow. Time to celebrate the life of Scotland's most famous poet, and 'the greatest Scot of all time', according to a recent public vote by Scottish Television. If you're hosting a Burns Supper or attending one tomorrow or even this weekend, here are five suggestions to keep i...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jan 20, 2012, 3:00 pm
They scooped it, they rolled it, they threw it, and even licked it - what more can kids do with snow? Paint it. A great way to keep kids outdoors in the fresh air for just a little longer is to ask them to paint their snow sculpture after they've built it. Naturally, we recommend non-toxic natural p...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Oct 31, 2011, 2:45 pm
We were thrilled to have our waste-free lunch gear featured in a recent episode of CTV's popular The Marilyn Denis Show as part of eco expert Candice Baptista's 10 easy going green tips to save you $2429.25. Baptista provides some great information throughout the segment that we're certain you'll fi...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Oct 25, 2011, 2:28 pm
According to the folks at Coca-Cola, white is the new red. This Christmas, Coke cans will turn from their iconic red colour to white in honour of the polar bear. Feel better about indulging in that odd can of sugar-laden Coke over the holidays, knowing that each sip helps raise awareness of World Wi...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Oct 20, 2011, 1:48 pm
We're loving our new reusable sandwich wrap designs so much it's taken us a couple of weeks to decide to part with one - and give it away for free! We have to do it quickly before we change our minds, so we're choosing the winner tomorrow. Our easy-to-clean sandwich wraps are a great way to reduce t...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Oct 18, 2011, 12:28 pm
This Halloween swap a costume instead of buying new and you'll save on materials, packaging - and money too! Our first ever Eek-O Friendly Costume Swap event earlier this month was a hit (pics below) - lots of swapping between families and we managed to raise a nice sum for The Lynn Valley Ecology C...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Oct 3, 2011, 11:20 pm
Looking for a Halloween costume? Swap and save at our Eek-O Friendly Costume Swap on Saturday, October 15th. Bring a costume, take a costume or simply make a donation to the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and take what you need. Either way, you'll be making an eco-friendly difference by saving materials...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Sep 30, 2011, 3:38 pm
Play it safe this Halloween with non-toxic face paint pencils. Tests show that many face paints contain lead and other heavy metals. Lead acts as a neurotoxin and heavy metals like nickel, cobalt and chromium can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis. Enter our Halloween Giveaway and you ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Sep 27, 2011, 12:17 pm
Cranberries and pumpkin filling are front and centre in the grocery stores which means Thanksgiving isn't far off. Much time is spent planning and cooking our spectacular turkey meals, but what about post-feast? Historically, we've not given this aspect of Thanksgiving dinner too much thought until ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Sep 21, 2011, 12:00 am
... ll notice a difference - smoother, cleaner feeling teeth even after just one application. Twice ... , magnesium and manganese absorb into your teeth and whiten them. Banana peels are ... natural, affordable way to whiten your teeth - and they're easier on the ... more great ideas for keeping...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Sep 9, 2011, 1:24 pm
Some people say their food doesn't taste the same in stainless steel. We say, if you're looking for durability without toxicity, stainless steel is a great option for food storage on the go or in the fridge. American company Kids Konserve have introduced two new colourways for their leak proof stain...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Sep 8, 2011, 3:37 pm
We love our Brown Bird Lunch Cooler Bag from Canadian company So Young Mother. Apparently, so do many of you - we have a hard time keeping it in stock. Now we find out it's a favourite of the Hollywood set too. Oscar winning actress Halle Berry was spotted carrying this same Birds Cooler Bag with he...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 22, 2011, 6:04 pm
Whether you're wrapping up your back to school shopping or just starting out, don't forget to include the coolest, safest waste-free lunch gear on the market - and we can help. Stop by our Lavish & Lime Back to School Warehouse Evening Event on Tuesday, August 30th, 6:30-8pm at 272 East 1st Street i...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 19, 2011, 12:25 pm
Kids don't necessarily care what a lunch bag is made of -- it's what's on the outside that counts. That's why we're so excited about our new line of insulated cotton canvas lunch bags for kids. The fantastic graphics are colourful and kid-friendly yet being made of cotton, these reusable lunch bags ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 9, 2011, 11:01 pm
Start the year off right and beat those back to school blues with your choice of lunch kit - all shiny and new. Enter our Cool Back to School Giveaway and you could be sending your child off to school this fall in eco style - for free! In conjunction with The North Shore News we're giving away a reu...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 9, 2011, 2:14 pm
One of our favourite upsides of summer is the lovely local fruit. The downside? Fruit flies - seemingly everywhere. We've found an easy way to rid yourself of these pesky (and potentially harmful) creatures without resorting to a nasty chemical-laden store bought concoction. Try white wine. Simply p...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 6, 2011, 12:22 pm
Aside from new clothes and shoes, back to school shopping these days includes hunting high and low for the coolest, safest waste-free lunch gear. If you're in Vancouver, stop by our Lavish & Lime Back to School Warehouse Event on Tuesday, August 16th, 10am-12pm at 272 East 1st Street in North Vancou...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 4, 2011, 2:01 am
If it's possible to love sunscreen, this summer we've had an affair to remember. We've been testing all natural Eco sunscreen from Ecological Skin Care through July and hand on heart, it's the best chemical-free sunscreen we've ever tried. It's not too thick, easy to spread and non-whitening. It's a...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Aug 3, 2011, 2:34 pm
For the absolute coolest in waste-free lunch products, look no further than our new snack flap snack pouches - in anime blue. What better way to ensure all that expensive lunch gear comes home than to make it so cool they want to keep it. Kids love cartoons and they'll love our new Japanese anime de...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jul 28, 2011, 11:04 pm
Forgo the boring old plastic baggie and dress up your sandwich instead in funky dots, trendy cupcakes, classic camo or monochrome soccer balls. New reusable sandwich wrap designs have just arrived. Easy to use and even easier to wipe clean, innovative sandwich wraps are the answer to any sandwich st...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jul 22, 2011, 11:35 am
It's called the 'Anti-Bottle'. We call it the most convenient water bottle in our cupboard. The innovative Vapur bottle folds up like a tube of toothpaste when empty, making it perfect for walking, hiking and any on-the-go drinking. In the summer heat, freeze it first so your water stays cold on the...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jul 20, 2011, 3:45 pm
It may be far from stifling hot here Vancouver, but as a heat wave crosses the rest of Canada and the U.S. and rising temperatures are predicted here later this month, we've come up with some ways to keep your cool. Most of these summer tips are eco-friendly, all are easy. Post by Louise Here are 10...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jul 19, 2011, 4:59 pm
With British Columbia - and the mighty Fraser River - having more than our fair share of water this summer, so it seems the mosquitoes follow. Reports from the Fraser Health System show "a definite upswing in the mosquito population." It's time to tap into our favourite bug juice of choice: Buzz Awa...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jul 8, 2011, 11:53 am
It's summer and although there's loads of local fresh fruit to enjoy, somehow plenty of popsicles, ice creams and other summer sweets slip in under the radar too. Keep the sugar bugs at bay with our eco-friendly toothbrushes and flossers that literally disappear! When we think dental products, we ge...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 30, 2011, 10:51 am
In honour of Canada Day tomorrow, we thought we'd share our top picks for the best Canadian-made products we've found so far. We're a proudly Canadian company and get really excited when we find a product made in Canada that's also eco-friendly or natural/non-toxic! Post by Louise Here are our picks...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 24, 2011, 12:04 pm
With warmer weather comes more outdoor activity and inevitably more bumps, more bruises, sore muscles and sore tummies -- from too much ice cream or too much sun. Soothe these upsets and more with a natural soothing hot/cold pain relief pack made with bamboo and buckwheat rather than potentially tox...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 23, 2011, 2:45 pm
It seems if Oprah gives a product the thumbs up, that's it - it's a hit. Well, we're more than pleased to announce our new stainless steel S'well water bottles have been given this coveted nod. S'well bottles have made it to the O List as one of Oprah's favourite things for summer in the July 2011 i...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 21, 2011, 12:27 pm
Finally - Summer 2011 is officially here! We're looking forward to some fun in the sun, but hoping to keep tabs on our purse strings. Curiously, money seems to drain from our pockets so easily while out and about in the good weather... here are some sizzling ways to save while going green this summ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 10, 2011, 1:31 pm
The warmer weather has come to Vancouver so fingers crossed, summer is finally on its way to the west coast - and those rays are feeling nice and hot. Enter sunscreen. Up till now we've just been eager for a dose of vitamin D, now it's time to start thinking about protection. Natural sunscreen is a...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 3, 2011, 11:05 am
It's mani/pedi season and we couldn't be more excited! We've had a chance to check out our new Scotch Naturals shades of natural non-toxic nail polish for Summer 2011 and we're thinking our favourite deep purple Velvet Kilt may just have to be replaced by the lighter lavender Morning Glory Fizz. Nai...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Jun 2, 2011, 2:04 pm
Looking for an unusual father's day ideas to surprise Dad on Sunday, June 19th? Here are five great green gifts for dads that he's sure to love. All are either eco-friendly, natural/non-toxic and/or made in Canada. Each one is for a different kind of Dad, can you spot one for yours? Post by Louise ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 31, 2011, 9:27 am
After much deliberation here at Lavish & Lime and beyond, we're pleased to announce the winners of our Earth Day 2011 Eco Art Contest. First, a big thank you to all entrants for taking the time to participate in this contest. We were impressed with all entries received and all your efforts in creat...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 27, 2011, 12:48 pm
Looking for a non-leaching, non-toxic, durable alternative to plastic for storing snacks on the go? Stainless steel snack containers are a great reusable, eco-friendly option - and for kids, colourful designs are best. Let's face it, stainless steel anything is an investment. There are no concerns ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 25, 2011, 5:16 pm
Four days packed with 20+ films all about change - that's Vancouver’s Projecting Change Film Festival this weekend May 27-29th at the SFU Woodward's Goldcorp Centre for Performing Arts. To help you get inspired for change, we're giving away tickets to the Festival's Gala Event this Sunday, May 29t...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 16, 2011, 11:29 pm
We've whittled down the entries received for our Lavish & Lime Eco Art Contest to five finalists. Which do you like best? Entrants across Canada were asked to get creative with their recycling and send us a photo. Below are our top five picks of all the works of art we received. We'd love to hear ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 15, 2011, 10:58 pm
Ellen, National Geographic, The Huffington Post -- adorable PeeWee, the Northern Fur Seal, has done them all. What's so special about PeeWee? In a word, freedom. The rehydrated seal was released back into the ocean locally off the west coast of Vancouver Island (near Tofino) after 2 1/2 months of r...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 15, 2011, 2:50 pm
Did you know that even in this era of reduce, reuse, recycle less than 20% of the 200 billion disposable plastic bottles still consumed globally each year are recycled? The best bet for you and the planet too are BPA-free, non-toxic water bottles that can be used again and again. Post by Louise One...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 9, 2011, 5:04 pm
Like to play i-Spy? Play with us and you'll be spying eco-friendly products -- we like to call it the i-Spy Green Game -- and have the chance to win them! Simply leave a comment below telling us which Lavish & Lime product you think is featured in this image and you'll be entered to win it! *Please...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - May 2, 2011, 4:33 pm
Looking for unusual gifts for Mother's Day 2011? We've got some great organic gardening Mother's Day presents perfect for any Mom with a green thumb -- or any Mom who enjoys looking at a bit of green. These unique Mother's Day presents are all about Mom growing her own flowers and herbs and enjoying...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 27, 2011, 5:15 pm
Calling all kids of eco-minded Moms! We know your Mom thinks about you, but does she think about the planet too? Is she green - in a good, planet-friendly way? If so, enter to win our Mother's Day Greenest Mom Giveaway and you could win your Mom a $50 green shopping spree at eco boutique Lavish & Li...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 22, 2011, 11:43 am
Feeling lucky? This Earth Day we've teamed up with a few of our favourite Canadian blogs and sites to offer you loads of chances to win eco-friendly products and Lavish & Lime gift certificates -- all aimed at helping you live a greener, healthier life. Post by Louise Earth Day is a great time to r...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 17, 2011, 2:46 pm
Want to colour eggs with the kids but without the chemicals? You might think certified food dyes are fine but even these can include petroleum derivatives. We've found some easy recipes for making your egg dyes with things from around your kitchen that are a whole lot safer -- think onions, beetroot...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 13, 2011, 5:08 pm
The kids love it, we love it, it's cheap, it's easy -- the question is, why don't we do it more often? I suspect, as with most things these days, it's about making the time. Yet walking or biking to school is a great example of how sustainable travel can improve your quality of life. Post by Louise ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 7, 2011, 12:12 pm
Are you keen to create a safe, healthy home for you and your family but feel overwhelmed with all the information out there? Get the real scoop on plastics, find out about alternatives and learn easy steps to take to green your nest at our live Q&A event with the experts on April 20th at 6:30pm PST ...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 5, 2011, 3:20 pm
Get creative with your recycling and you could win a $150 green spending spree at Lavish & Lime in our Earth Day Eco Art Contest! Post by Louise Empty out your blue box, open up those old cans of paint, scour your sewing basket for fabric scraps, sit down with the kids on a rainy day -- or not --...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 4, 2011, 11:52 pm
Be the first in Canada to see Disneynature's new film for Earth Day 2011 -- African Cats -- with our advance ticket giveaway! We've teamed up with Disneynature again this year to give 12 lucky families the chance to see this exciting new film narrated by Samuel L. Jackson at special advance screenin...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Apr 2, 2011, 3:40 pm
Looking for children's dishes but not so sure about the Disney melamine and IKEA plastics anymore? We've found a great alternative in one of our latest finds -- the safe, durable and easy-to-clean Stainless Steel Divided Bus Plate. Post by Louise The 'Wheels on the Bus' take on a whole new meaning...
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Louise C. posted an article on The Lime Post - Mar 31, 2011, 1:01 pm
Ultimate Blog Party 2011: Hello! Thank you for stopping by our blog. We're an eco boutique based in Vancouver, BC and we're all about helping you live a greener & healthier life. Learn about non-toxic, BPA free and eco-friendly alternatives for everyday living that are safe for you and the planet to...
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