Have you ever lit a soy wax candle from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company?

Don’t you hate lighting a candle that doesn’t have any scent? Does it take away the ambiance or mood or make you feel like you are missing an integral part of the candle experience? Have you ever lit a soy wax candle? If you haven’t got any worthy candles to light, you should investigate the titillating soy wax candle scents created by Jeanette Maurer, Partner and Co-Founder of Tierra Verde Soy Candles

Tierra Verde Soy Candles was conceptualized in June 2010 by Jeanette and her brother Bill. The economy and favorable circumstances brought the two of them together in realizing a vision that they wanted to step away from corporate America and be different by creating a quality sustainable product that was useful and kind to the earth. Tierra Verde means “green earth.”  The soy wax candles are produced locally outside Turlock in a 3,000 square foot “pour room” as creating soy wax candles is difficult without a controlled temperature.

A portion of Tierra Verde’s profits are donated to a non-profit horse rescue farm called “Heaven Can Wait” which is located outside  San Luis Obispo. It is home to many retired race horses or horses that are injured or abused.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jeanette at the San Francisco Green Festival in April 2011. I had to stop at her booth as my eyes feasted on the beautiful array of recycled alabaster glass. My nose enjoyed following the wafting scents as I inhaled the high quality aroma of each candle. I received an extra benefit from Jeanette as she educated me on the benefits of purchasing soy wax candles from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company

Soy wax candles purchased from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company are:

• produced from a natural and renewable resource.

• non-toxic and water soluble so it is easy to clean up.

• contained in stunning recycled alabaster glass

• clean burning candles that burn longer at a very touchable temperature

• eco friendly the lid is biodegradable with flower seeds that you can plant

• refillable so you can continue to use your favorite candle glass

Their candles are a versatile product that sells well in spas, salons, casinos and gift shops. They make affordable and memorable gifts. You can catch Jeannette at various spa shows or order on-line. If you can’t wait to try them you can purchase them at the following local Bay Area locations:

Artistic Edge (925) 454-0369
21 S Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

Charlottes Web
2160 Railroad Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us (408) 866-2119
51 North Central Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Frizelle Enos
265 Petaluma Ave
Sebastopol, CA

Skinsense (925) 283-7546
925 Village Center #1
Lafayette, CA 94549

Good Vibrations 530-258-GOOD (4663)
278 Main St.
Chester, Ca 96020

KURE Wellness Retreat 925 837-7600
145 E. Prospect Avenue Suite 202
Danville, CA 94526

Patio Fireplace 925.648.0293
3426 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506

Sonoma Home (707) 939-6900
497 1st Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476-6608

Trinidad Trading 707.677.0711
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570

University Art Annex Palo Alto (650) 328-3500
267 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

El Camino Hospital Gift Store (650) 940-7000
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040

Sunflowerproject.org Beeing environmentally proactive

At the November 2010 Green Festival I had the pleasure of meeting people from the Sunflower Project. I was asked to participate in the project and was given a packet of Sunflower Seeds. My mission should I choose to accept it is to plant the seeds in my yard in the hope of being able to attract and report back through their website on the bees that choose to extract pollen from my flowers.

I can honestly say I’ve been disheartened over the past few years as I look out in my yard and have to really squint and pay close attention to my blooming flowers just in case I miss a bee sighting. As a child I remember gardening and pulling weeds on a hot day and I was comforted by the gently lull of bees busily buzzing and carrying pollen all around me. Now I hear nothing but the whine of electrical current going through our power poles, street lamps and cell towers. Do you think the bees have had enough of emfs being released into our atmosphere?

I am not an expert on what has caused the demise of our bee population but I do know that without bees pollenating, our food supply will diminish very quickly.

I look forward to planting seeds with my family and am excited at the possibility of participating in a bee revival in my own backyard. What a worthy project and a great way to slow down and do something purpose driven that will make a difference.

How many different species of bees can you identify? I knew of two but after visiting the website I discovered there are more than just honeybees and bumble bees. Have you ever heard of carpenter bees and green bees? I recommend checking out their website they have great pictures and it is very educational.

The Sunflowerproject.org

Going Green by drinking Organic Tea from Numi

As I was drinking a cup of tea this morning, I didn’t realize that I was “going green” drinking organic tea from Numi. I had

received samples from a booth at the San Francisco Green Festival and thought I’d give them a whirl…. I tried “Red Mellow Bush” which is a Rooibos tea (herb). It isn’t actually a traditional tea but an African herbal tea. I really enjoyed the taste and I’m finding that tea drinking is a great way to slow down and relax.

Anyway, after I spent the morning exploring all the many different types of tea available and watched a video of the secret of the Puerh tree. I did a little research on the Numi company and was pleasantly surprised.

Numi is an outstanding “B” corporation company which means they not only “talk the talk” about green practices they also “walk the walk.” B Corporation are a growing group of companies that are changing what it means to be successful. Success isn’t just measured by the bottom line but also by their social and environmental performance.

Numi is actively involved in carbon offset programs, they practice organic farming and are USDA certified organic no pesticides or chemicals are used in their production process. The tea bags are biodegradable and their packaging consists of 85% post consumer waste. They offer attractive “tea” boxes that are made from bamboo which is one of the worlds most organic, earth friendly trees due to their rapid regrowth.

I’m looking forward to broadening my horizons and exploring the many teas that Numi offers. I’m going to feel good about my “green” purchase.

If you want to watch the video on the Puerh tree here it is. the secret of the puerh tree

If you want to Taste the Purest Tea on the Planet - Shop Numi Organic Tea

25% of your TV & Computer energy consumption is being sucked alive by “Vampire Energy Consumption”

Check out this link from Amazon and watch a 4 minute video on where your hard earned money is sneaking away to and how you can put a stop to “Vampire Energy Consumption.”

Monster Power HD PowerCenter 900 with GreenPower [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Although these power centers are quite pricey you might want to watch this video as a comparison. These smart strips are much less expensive. You can leave a comment on this post if you want to purchase one and through this post I can get you a good deal through a friend of mine that I recently met at the San Francisco Green Festival.

http://bitsltd.net/ConsumerProducts/Downloads/Smartstrip%20Short.wmv.

Christmas is a time of buying high end electronics and if you want a great way to make your new computer or TV pay you back might I recommend that you buy a “green power strip” Fight back! Do not knowingly allow 25% of your energy consumption sneak out the door while out equipment is turned off but still plugged into the wall. Remember the good guys win in the end….

Even if you are not purchasing a high end electronic this Christmas Season. The smart strip is a great gift for college students and teachers as everyone is trying to do their part in reducing our carbon footprint. So feel good about your gift giving this year. Set an example, make an impact.

Looking forward to your comments