en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/622640 Comments by sublimekesel http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/02/conventional-lipstick-dont-do-it-to-yourself-heres-some-highly-kissable-alternatives-treehugger/#IDComment71523909 Cool! For anyone who shrugs off the value of seeking out natural body care/makeup alternatives, I have them go grab a couple of their products and type 'em into cosmeticsdatabase.com. This awesome resource will tell you what's in everything, and list the research associated with the specific ingredients. Once they see words like "neurotoxicity" or "reproductive failure," it kinda hits home. This site also has a numbered rating system, so you can see how risky each product is, and it lets you search by type of product for the optimal brands on the market. Yay, natural!! Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:59:44 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/02/conventional-lipstick-dont-do-it-to-yourself-heres-some-highly-kissable-alternatives-treehugger/#IDComment71523909 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/bent-out-of-shape-what-yoga-taught-me-about-relationships-via-lindsay-jean-thomson/#IDComment32250686 Good topic! The minute we expect our significant other to do stuff just 'cause we want them to, we are inviting disappointment and conflict. Let's stick to the important, necessary stuff (like honesty, respect, and putting the toilet seat down!) and focus on the fact that independence within a relationship is integral to its survival. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:47:03 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/bent-out-of-shape-what-yoga-taught-me-about-relationships-via-lindsay-jean-thomson/#IDComment32250686 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/putpocketing-via-reuters-london/#IDComment31394618 I love it! Full circle redemption. Reminds me of the series of folks arrested in New York City a few years back for feeding random meters. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:27:08 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/putpocketing-via-reuters-london/#IDComment31394618 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/common-food-that-can-be-toxic-to-our-pets/#IDComment31394428 I had to take my weiner dog to the ER vet after she ate a pack of xylitol-laden gum out of a friend's purse. I never would have known had I not called my vet tech sister and jokingly asked if gum could kill a dog. Apparently, it can cause severe liver failure and shut down their poor little kidneys. She survived after a tummy flush, thank goodness. After the experience, I stopped buying anything with xylitol in it. Here's a good tip: If your doggie ever eats something questionable, a few tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide work great for inducing vomiting. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:25:16 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/common-food-that-can-be-toxic-to-our-pets/#IDComment31394428 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/i-be-huggin-mad-trees-in-ma-prius/#IDComment30772892 Tax credit in the g's, I be huggin' mad trees... AWESOME! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:59:29 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/i-be-huggin-mad-trees-in-ma-prius/#IDComment30772892 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/competition-howwabout-collaboration-3rd-whale-gengreen-walk-their-talk-via-paul-smith-greensmith-consulting/#IDComment30772552 What a wonderful model for commUNITY. I hope others follow suit... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:55:12 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/competition-howwabout-collaboration-3rd-whale-gengreen-walk-their-talk-via-paul-smith-greensmith-consulting/#IDComment30772552 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/seven-steps-to-healthy-communication-with-your-kids-via-lasara-firefox-mpnlp/#IDComment30685124 Children are like little intuitive detectives... NOTHING gets by them! I think we can regard little ones as sponges and mirrors, and remember to take accountability for all we do and say. Step #7 is so important on a physical and subconscious level. Thanks for sharing. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:50:26 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/seven-steps-to-healthy-communication-with-your-kids-via-lasara-firefox-mpnlp/#IDComment30685124 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/rent-it-kung-fu-hustle/#IDComment30323288 Such a classic! A friend of mine used to host a Kung Fu/Reggae night at the Snake Pit in Denver many years ago. Clips from Kung Fu Hustle were an evening staple... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:38:03 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/rent-it-kung-fu-hustle/#IDComment30323288 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/theperfectpairingthekitchenandbouldersyouth/#IDComment30087112 Good for The Kitchen! Organic, healthy habits should start as early as possible. If only my nephew had access to these types of programs, he could have avoided that disdainful chicken nugget addiction... :-) Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:36:28 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/theperfectpairingthekitchenandbouldersyouth/#IDComment30087112 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/yoga-broken-heart-kathryn-budig/#IDComment29742001 Many times I think our feminine optimism (that belief that people are inherently good and worthy of our love) is what keeps us bound to "the wrong ones." Acquiescing to the fact that he is not good enough for us is somewhat tragic, especially in the "asshole" context, because it sucks to care about someone who really is just an illusion. That duality you mention can be so tricky to navigate, and it really does help to reflect on the negative qualities instead of playing the "but" game. (i.e. he's super jealous and possessive, but he makes the most amazing eggplant parmesan...) For me, it always helped to hear others' stories of how they were in that place and somehow managed to acknowledge and move on. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 17:08:46 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/yoga-broken-heart-kathryn-budig/#IDComment29742001 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/elephantjournalcom-reviews-eco-ish-stickers-plus-business-cards/#IDComment29738882 Love it! True, the elephant sticker is ubiquitous. Can your recommend a particularly earth-friendly printer? Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/elephantjournalcom-reviews-eco-ish-stickers-plus-business-cards/#IDComment29738882 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/feminism-has-never-been-so-cute-girls-prep-in-nyc/#IDComment29738392 What an empowering concept school. I did 2 years at an all-girls grade school and was far less distracted without the testosterone element. I love the girls' association of boys and "trouble." The "you get to be a star" comment says it all... Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:25:24 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/feminism-has-never-been-so-cute-girls-prep-in-nyc/#IDComment29738392 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/want-healthcare-its-one-phone-call-away-rob-duray/#IDComment29737932 Let's see if the system responds. Hopefully, "by the people, for the people" is more than just a catchy slogan. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:18:39 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/want-healthcare-its-one-phone-call-away-rob-duray/#IDComment29737932 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/lemon-sponge-cake-ballet-chautauqua-boulder/#IDComment29737679 What a funky medley of athletic prowess and creative interpretation. Hope to catch the show this weekend! Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:15:32 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/08/lemon-sponge-cake-ballet-chautauqua-boulder/#IDComment29737679 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/10-things-you-can-do-to-protect-our-polluted-waterways/#IDComment29490019 I get so bummed when I visit Hawaii and see so many cigarette butts littering the smooth sand. I think it would be such a huge step to see smoking banned on public beaches. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 02:17:39 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/10-things-you-can-do-to-protect-our-polluted-waterways/#IDComment29490019 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/the-perfect-gift-for-every-occasion-etsy/#IDComment29489814 I just added the balzac bike bag to my Cannondale and it is so stealthy and unobtrusive! Wed, 5 Aug 2009 02:15:21 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/the-perfect-gift-for-every-occasion-etsy/#IDComment29489814 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/elephantjournalcom-reviews-english-retreads/#IDComment29322722 The material lasts forever and they're so easy to clean! Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:15:45 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/07/elephantjournalcom-reviews-english-retreads/#IDComment29322722