Energy-Efficient Window Treatments – Guest Blogger

Guest Blogger Richard Moyle is from Horizon Window Treatments, the largest window treatment company in neighboring New York City. Horizon specializes in electrical window treatments, drapery and home automation. Richard shares what you need to know when purchasing window treatments for a more energy-efficient home.

In the average home, most heat is lost and gained through windows. Home energy consumption can be considerably reduced by choosing the right kind of window treatments. There are a few things you can do to ensure you are maximizing the energy efficiency of your window treatments:

Meeting the Skinny Bitch Herself! Kim Barnouin Lecture & Book Signing

The Skinny Bitch herself came to Philly to talk about the “V” word.

Kim Barnouin, author of Skinny Bitch, discussed Veganism and her popular best-seller last evening at the Free Library of Philadelphia. She brought up some interesting topics including: the often controversial tone of Skinny Bitch (She & co-author Rory talk like that in ‘real life’. Plus, America’s in a food crisis: we need “Tough Love”, not babying); the increased awareness of Veganism (the book came out 4 years ago and we’re now seeing veganism popularized by Kind Diet and more); organic foods and protein to name a few.

Kim also brought up the environmental impact of animal-based food. The carbon footprint is huge:

Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet

I can’t believe I haven’t gushed about this book yet!

Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet hit shelves this past October and it’s on my list of top five reads (and cookbooks) of last year. Silverstone’s candid yet gentle tone makes it an enjoyable read. And, it’s packed with delicious, vegan recipes.

The book discusses what Alicia calls “nasty “(think dairy, meat and sugar) foods and explains why they’re harmful to the body. Her approach isn’t as

TerraGlo Lighting – Philly-based company Saves on Energy Bill

TerraGlo Lighting based out of Warminster, PA carries both indoor & outdoor lighting systems that foster energy efficiency (up to 80%) and are good for the environment and your wallet. These lights need only be replaced about every 10 years (or 50,000 operating hours), a wise investment.

As a truly green company, TerraGlo promises to not only replace these inefficient existing lighting systems with LED technology, but to also recycle all of your old fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and related items in an ecologically sound manner.

TerraGlo lighting is always developing new

Dirty Girl Brigade : Eco Fashion and More

Dirty Girl Brigade is an example of how simple it can be to get quality, environmentally responsible duds and lifestyle products these days. Goods range from women’s and men’s apparel, cleaning supplies, bath & body essentials, home décor, jewelry, pet items and gifts.

What makes Dirty Girl Brigade a sweet source for clothing and more?

Skinny Bitch Coming to Philadelphia Free Library 2/23!

Alright, alright. I’ll admit it.

I’m a bitch.

A (Skinny) Bitch.

A couple years ago,

Have you measured your Carbon Footprint?

Only 7% of Americans have tried to measure their carbon footprint, according to the Sacred Heart University Polling Center.

Use this handy calculator to measure your carbon footprint:

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Adam Rung Woodworks – Eco-friendly Furniture Company

Adam Rung Woodworks is a Philadelphia-based, eco-friendly furniture company. The works are beautiful – Need proof? Check out the Dogwood Cherry bench/coffee table below:

This work has a

Single (or Not) on Valentine's Day? Here's an idea for you…

Valentine’s Day could be the most controversial holidays – People either love celebrating who they love or deem the holiday a marketing scam.

Regardless of which side you’re on, here’s a phenom idea for those recently-single or coping with an ex-lover:

Valentine's Day Happenings and Specials

Ah, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – arguably the most divided holiday of the year.

Whether you think it’s a contrived “hallmark holiday” or you love an excuse to give and get candy hearts and chocolate, there’s a few cool sales and events in the area :