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Bamboosa Shirts

Reviewed
by
Ed
on April 14, 2008
in Clothing Reviews
. 0 Comments

Bamboo you say, without Pandas attacking me in masses mistaking me for food! This is true, shirts made of bamboo with amazing qualities.

I have 100% Bamboo Fine Jersey Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve shirts. First thing I noticed was how unbelievably soft the shirts are. It is really just short of silk or the finest thread count linens. I usually wear a white cotton tee under every shirt I wear, even other t-shirts. That is sure to change now that I’ve tried these. The shirts are extremely comfortable, they look nice, and surprisingly they wash extremely well. No pills or shrinkage. They came out of the wash the way they went in.

bamboosa

My favorite part of the shirts has to be the natural anti-microbial properties of the fabric. This allows you to wear the shirts for extended periods of time without having to worry about odor. The shirts also help regulate body heat by being naturally cooling in heat and warm in the cold.

I have actually learned a ton about bamboo as a resource from trying out these shirts. It’s actually quite astonishing, check out Bamboosa’s site for more info regarding this; it’s kind of mind boggling the sort of facts they have. Needless to say, the shirts are great and I’ll definitely be picking up some more.

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    West Paw Design Toys

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on April 9, 2008
    in Cats and Dogs Reviews
    . 1 Comment

    Our cat doesn’t really play with toys. She kind of just plays on her own. Its not that she doesn’t have any toys, she just doesn’t play with the ones she has. We always just assumed she didn’t like toys in general so I never attempted to buy many new ones. Then we got the West Paw Design Fish for Cats.

    west paw design

    Since then, she has not gone a day without at least playing with it for 30 minutes or more. It was actually kind of scary how she played so much, only because we’ve never seen her take to a toy like this.

    West Paw Designs Fish for Cats

    To make a long story short, it makes me happy to see her happy. But also to know that the company behind this toy is truly extraordinary. West Paw Design sets out to make high quality toys and items for pets while keeping the environment in mind. The toy we have is mad from recycled soda bottles. They keep manufacturing in the US to provide quality jobs here at home, and they run an employee oriented outfit where they all are rewarded for the great work of the whole.

    I say to West Paw Design, keep up the good work! Our very picky cat approves!



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    Sigg Water Bottle

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on March 11, 2008
    in Reusable Product Reviews
    . 4 Comments

    At work I use a water bottle everyday. It’s just an old bottle I’ve had for quite a while, never considered getting a new one. So Mike approaches me and says he has a water bottle for me to review. I figure I can use it at work a few days, test it out and let everyone out there know what I thought about it.

    Sigg Water Bottle

    So I’m using the 0.6L Kids Ninja Battle Sigg Bottle. It works great and the aluminum retains the cold temperature of the water I put in, keeping it colder longer. A lot longer than my old plastic water bottle was doing. The size is good so I only had to refill a couple times during the day. I have never used an aluminum water bottle before and people who had mentioned that they didn’t like them due to the water having a metallic taste. This was not the case with this bottle, the water tasted cool and pure.

    I recommend this bottle for anyone who uses a water bottle. It’s not only fully recyclable, but looks nice and does the job.

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    Autonomie Project Ethletic Sneakers

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on March 5, 2008
    in Accessory Reviews
    . 1 Comment

    So I have these High Tops that came, in a sense, from a great idea. Autonomie Project, Inc. is a parent company that works with small independent, employee owned and Fair Trade Certified manufacturing facilities in developing areas of the world. They are giving these companies the opportunity to tap an American commercial market they would not under normal circumstances be able to take advantage of. By reworking the global marketplace in this manner they are helping to balance the worlds economy.

    autonomie project ethlectic sneakers

    Now for the product, I received a pair of the Ethletic High Top Sneakers. I chose to go with the all black, since I own a pair of sneakers in the same style in a different color. The shoes are great, they are totally comfortable, fashionable, and reasonably priced on their website. The shoes, certified by the FSC and the Fair Labeling Organization, are also 100% Vegan. Fair Trade Premium was paid for the rubber and the shoe stitching as well. I wore them to work 4 days in a row, never had a problem. My coworkers commented on how they liked them, one asking where he could purchase a pair.

    Overall it’s a great product and a great company. Autonomie Project is said to be expanding its line of products as well so check them out. I found a great product I love, you might do the same.

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    RetroActif Bag Review

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on February 19, 2008
    in Eco
    . 0 Comments

    What’s funny about this review is my wife has more bags than I can handle. Every closet I open in my house I see bags. So to do this I gained another bag, though since it was for me I did not mind.

    I am a commuter and currently use a messenger bag so switching over to this was not a big deal for me. I do not bring a lot of things either. The RetroActif Small Messenger bag was perfectly sized for all the items I bring to and from work. The material of the bag itself is extremely sturdy, made from recycled street pole banners, giant billboards and wall scapes. I have always wondered what happened to all that stuff after they were done being used for advertising.

    Small Messenger RetroActif

    It rained the day I used it but was confident it would hold up. I loaded my book, keys, water bottle and some paperwork and was on my way. The bag worked great, all my stuff was completely dry with the water being repelled by the strong materials. I also looked good trudging through the storm on my walk from the Port Authority to the Office since it has an appealing design as well. I’ll be using this bag quite a bit from now on.

    Between the craftsmanship and the artistic look of the bag this is a fit for a lot of people. If you need something bigger they offer a full sized messenger bag and plenty of other handbags. They also make hats and smaller accessory items such as wallets. It is nice to see a company take an environmental stance and offer fashionable and attractive wares. RetroActif, keep up the good work!

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    Fizzy Lizzy Northern Lights Cranberry

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on February 8, 2008
    in Beverage Reviews
    . 1 Comment

    Gotta love these juices with sparkling water because they always seem to hit the spot. Super refreshing, Fizzy Lizzy Northern Lights Cranberry falls right in line with the rest. What more could you want than a drink that is 75% juice with the rest being seltzer? Nothing, I say. They also do not add any sugar or preservatives, so you don’t need to worry about what you’re drinking.

    Fizzy Lizzy Northern Lights Cranberry

    It’s nice to be able to pick up a drink without having to think about it and know you’re going to be happy and refreshed. Pick some up I say – it’s definitely worth it.

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    Grapefruit Challenge

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on February 6, 2008
    in Beverage Reviews
    . 2 Comments

    Izze Sparkling Grapefruit vs. The Simple Kitchen Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Beverages

    Izze Grapefruit vs The Simple Kitchen Grapefruit

    What beats a grapefruit cut in half with a little sugar sprinkled on top, for breakfast? Not many things in my mind. A grapefruit is a refreshing, healthy start to a day. So why not enjoy this treat during the day without the hassle of dealing with the fruit itself? Well we can. With many drink options out there for us it is easy. I sat with two particular options that are both juice and sparkling water, which seems awesome, so I tried them.

    Izze Sparkling Grapefruit juice was first, with a 70% juice to 30% sparkling water breakdown. Taste is great, almost like drinking the little bit of juice left when you’ve finished your grapefruit for breakfast. The addition of sparkling water provides a kick that makes it that much more refreshing. “No refined sugar, no caffeine, no artificial anything ever, it says on the back of the bottle. Now my pregnant wife wants me to buy some right away, being that it’s hard to find things she can drink and eat that she really enjoys and that are actually good for her and the baby. Izze has 160 calories per 12 oz bottle.

    The Simple Kitchen Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Organic Beverage, has a breakdown of 23% juice and 77% other stuff (Sparkling Water and Organic Honey). It is on the opposite spectrum of the first drink. This one tastes of seltzer with hint of bitter grapefruit with a strong sparkling water after taste. It’s only 60 calories but that is due to it being mostly water, I assume. This drink is also USDA approved Organic.

    Between the two drinks I personally would choose the Izze. Though the drinks are advertised as grapefruit, the Izze is more for the true grapefruit fans, with The Simple Kitchen drink being a low calorie water beverage with a slight grapefruit flavor.

    Till next time…

    And a word from Simple Kitchen…

    I know many doctors now advise pregnant women to go very light on fruit juices as they are mostly sugar. Most of the nutrients and fiber are in the flesh/pulp/skin of fruit, not in the juice.

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    Teko Light Hiking Sock Review

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on February 5, 2008
    in Accessory Reviews
    . 0 Comments

    Great Scott! I mean Socks…

    Teko Socks

    Both Mike and I enjoy the outdoors immensely. With a reservation loaded with hiking trails nearby and an annual camping trip, we own plenty of gear to use in these situations.

    As far as hiking socks go, I own a few pairs. At the moment they are pretty old and standard warm hiking socks. So I get my hands on these Light Hiking Teko Socks, probably the most hi-tech socks I’ve ever had a chance to wear, and I’m instantly excited. The feel of them is amazing; the EcoMerino® Wool is remarkably soft to the touch, even softer on the foot. Loaded with vents to keep your foot cool, sewn in a way to keep you comfortable, because they are shaped just like your foot.

    My tests for these socks would be one full day of work and a hike around the neighborhood. In a day, I walk 30 city blocks in Manhattan and probably close to two miles around the office. First thing, these are the most comfortable socks that have ever been on my feet. My feet tend to get hot on my walk to work and during the workday, with these socks it was not the case. I wondered how this could be since the socks were wool, interesting. Next thing, the socks never bunched up on any part of my foot, and when I took them off that evening no lines or wrinkles in my skin. They never felt tight yet never felt like they were falling off. So upon arriving home I threw on my hiking boots for the full test. Braving the cold I took to the hills of my neighborhood. The socks kept me warm, felt great in my boots, did more than I could ask for.

    As a company, Teko has taken every step to be as environmentally conscious as I have seen a company try to be. They’ve taken these steps in each part of their processes to get you these socks. The Teko website takes you through their sustainability strategies explaining more than you could hope to know. The website is definitely worth reading if you’re interested.

    I am now sad that I only have one pair, since I officially have been spoiled and hate all the other hiking socks I have. Its been a wonderful experience, but unfortunate for the old socks. I’ll be looking to get a few more pairs of these before the hiking/camping season officially kicks off.

    Click over to read the full post, there are more sock reviews under the break.

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    Another Wild Garden Review

    Reviewed
    by
    Ed
    on January 23, 2008
    in Food Reviews
    . 1 Comment

    Few things make me happier than laying around my house on a Sunday while watching football and eating snack foods. My wife does not love football, but bless her heart she will not hesitate to make snacks for me to eat. One of her favorite things to make as a football snack has to be hummus paired with some cut up pita bread.

    This past Sunday was different though, small substitution, we went with the Wild Garden™ Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Dip. We complemented it with the Wild Garden™ Roasted Garlic Baked Pita Chips. I’ve had pita chips before, and I usually find it’s a bag of broken pieces of baked full size pitas, most of the pieces too small to really get any kind of hummus or other fun dips on. So I was happy to find when I opened the bag of mini sized full pitas, not broken little pieces. They were crunchy, not too salty, and had the right amount of garlic taste as not to over power any dips or toppings you would choose to pair them with. Now thoroughly psyched, I moved onto the hummus.

    Wild Garden™ Hummus and Pita Chips

    Hummus is a tough one; the texture needs to be right. I’ve had some watery hummus from the store, and it really does not make my day. The texture of this was good, along with great taste with a little bite to it. The combination was quite tasty, leading me to eat it all up until I was so full I couldn’t enjoy a lot of the other snacks that day.

    This is an all natural, vegetarian treat I would recommend for all occasions, especially as a football snack on Sunday…

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