Helium balloons are fun accessories that are loved by practically everyone. They are staples at graduations, birthday parties, anniversaries, and proms . They're bright, colorful and festive and adored by children all over the world. Many children jump for glee after losing grasp of a balloon to the wind. Helium balloons have become a part of our culture. Though helium balloons may seem like innocent fun, many are unaware of the potential harm that they can cause to environment. Releasing helium balloons into the air or atmosphere may be fun to watch, but it really isn't a good idea if protection of marine wildlife is a primary concern. Animals and wildlife are prone to ingesting helium balloons when they are mistaken for food. Animals such as sea turtles and birds have also been found strangled by the strings from helium balloons. Animals often are helpless victims of many actions of humankind. In order for society to thrive and flourish, great care and concern sho...

Are you looking for green accommodations for your next trip to Walt Disney World? If you are traveling to the Orlando area and consider yourself to be a conscious individual, you will probably find yourself right at home in the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa is situated in the heart of Orlando, Florida. This beautiful, luxury resort is less than 10 minutes away from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This resort is a Stay Sky and Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel. Best of all, it is a certified Florida Green Lodging hotel. The Florida Green Lodging certification program is an initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Facilities and buildings who receive the Florida Green Lodging certification strive to commit to conserve Florida’s natural resources. Facilities must demonstrate green best practices such as the usage of high efficiency lighting (CFLs), green cleaning products, water and energy conservat...

Everyone wants to know what this smooth-singing, high-riffing star does to stay in shape. Well, veganism just may have a great part to play in maintaining the star's fantastic bod! Beyonce and Jay-Z made headlines when they embarked on a 22 day vegan journey in the winter of 2013, with the help of their trainer, Marcos Borges. Beyonce shared pictures of yummy vegan meals that she and her husband ate via her instagram page. The 22 Days Nutrition Vegan diet was born out of the concept that it takes 21 days to continue or discontinue a habit, and by the 22nd day, a person will be well on their way to adopting the newly found lifestyle. "I am so grateful that I took the challenge and credit Marco with leading by example," says Beyonce. "He is the most energetic person I know and it's all because of his decision to live a healthy lifestyle. He came up with a great program to get people motivated to make better nutritional choices. All you have to do is try. I...

Norweigian newspaper, Aftenposten , created a reality show for the purposes of gaining insight about the sweatshop industry. Ludvig Hambro, Anniken Jorgensen and Frida Ottensen are fashionable consumers who were chosen to experience what it is like to work in the typical sweatshop for a whole month. A few big chain retailers have been famously called out for engaging in crude corporate practices, particularly for utilizing sweatshops like the one featured in Sweatshop: Dead Cheap Fashion . What it's Like Working for 3 Bucks a Day If these three individuals' eyes were not opened about the harsh realities that go on within the clothes making industry, they have now gained consciousness about the matter through this experience. Cameras followed their every whim, move, and emotional outbursts as they communed with workers in a Cambodian sweatshop in Phnom Penh. The three young women were in awe of the conditions that they were asked to work in and the type of humdrum work tha...

Vancouver, B.C. based Daiya brand foods, caters to individuals living a dairy free or vegan life style.  Daiya is most notably known for their vegan cheeses which come in different varieties (mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack).  Scurrying down the frozen pizza isle at Whole Foods, one couldn't help but notice that Daiya has frozen pizzas! Who knew?! The most awesome aspect of the pizza is that they're also gluten free and free of the top 10 allergens. It's so hard to find frozen pizza that is also gluten free, soy free and dairy free.  There was a fire roasted vegetable pizza, margherita pizza and another type which we're unable to recall at the moment.  The margherita pizza looked so good, sitting there in the freezer. Absolutely had to have it! The taste of this vegan pizza was definitely spot on!  The basil and tomato combination, along with Daiya's mozzarella shreds gave us pizza nostalgia for sure.  We don't know what was better, the crust or the to...

'Tis the season for joy, laughter and all kinds of gift giving.  No matter where you are on the holiday shopping timescale, you are definitely going to want to gift the Rachel Roy limited edition smooth lip balm sphere set.  Evolution of Smooth better known as EOS has made a whopper of a footprint on the lip balm scene.  EOS makes super cute lip balms that come in a unique egg-shaped package in an assortment of colors and scents.  They're extremely convenient, especially during those moments when you lips are craving moisture. I had the courage to splurge on this cute set and it was worth every penny!  Designer, Rachel Roy teamed up with EOS to create this sweet gift set.  It's more than a treat! This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty crazed vixen, the lip balm obsessed girlie girl and even those hard to please gents.  At $8.99, you'll receive three EOS lip balms in scents, Aloha Hawaii strawberry kiwi, Indian Summer orange blossom and St....

They’re exotic and they can often lean towards the pricier end of the monetary scale. They are touted and talked about by health fanatics and health police all over the world! What do fruits like mangosteen, acai berries, chokeberries, goji berries, noni fruit, blueberries, lychee berries, ligon berries and maqui berries have in common? These super fruits all have extremely potent antioxidant power. What makes them so “super?” Firstly, they are rich in anthocyanins, a class of polyphenol antioxidants. Polyphenol antioxidants can help to fight and ward off various inflammatory conditions. They have even been very effective in fighting various cases of cancer. Superfruits have the word “super” in them because their antioxidant content is much higher than the average fruit. Other antioxidants found in superfruits are cyanidin, flavonoids, malvidin, cumarin, and delphinidin. Some may be familiar with the saying: “The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.” In the case of the s...