Filed under: Philly Represent!
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:
Continue February 24, 2010
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
Continue February 22, 2010
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?
Continue February 18, 2010
Alright, alright. I’ll admit it.
I’m a bitch.
A (Skinny) Bitch.
A couple years ago,
Continue February 17, 2010
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
Continue February 12, 2010
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 :
Continue February 9, 2010
We hear you: readers, friends and acquaintances have said one of their goals for 2010 is to do (more?) volunteer work…
UC Green - non profit organization that plants and maintains trees- is an excellent organization to get involved in!
At the end of November UC Green held their annual community tree-planting event – they planted one hundred and fifty bare root trees in several blocks throughout West Philadelphia. Close to three 
hundred volunteers chipped in.
Another event, the New Year Limb-Up,
Continue February 5, 2010
The other evening, I saw the Eclectic Society at the Walnut Street Theatre. Overall, this play is about a Fraternity who battles preserving traditions with the social changes of the era – civil rights, women’s movement, political activism, & all other turbulence of the 1960’s.
Director Ed Herendeen pointed out the play’s relevance to today, “I think the audience, like me, is going to be struck by how relevant this period play, set in 1963, speaks to us today in 2010″. Over 50 years later, we’re still seeing issues of racism, politics and class. But what else?
I started contemplating the similarities of
Continue February 4, 2010
Arcadia Boutique is every fashionable green girl’s heaven (aka mine). Selling anything from fashionable dresses and tops, jeans, shoes/boots, bags, belts, accessories, vintage, gifts and much more – You’ll definitely find something for your wardrobe. Arcadia offers a variety of sustainable finds from designers around Philadelphia and beyond.
Want to ‘green’ the men or babies in your life?
Continue January 25, 2010
Hungry for some local & fresh produce? Good news – The Piazza at Schmidt’s has an annual Saturday afternoon Farmers Market! The Piazza Farmer’s Market imports local farmers to Northern Liberties to showcase the best local produce, meats, poultry and dairy products available in the city of Philadelphia.
Kicking off last Saturday the Piazza Farmer’s Market has
Continue January 22, 2010
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