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A couple of nights ago… Doing the Earth a favor and...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:40 -0700

A couple of nights ago…

Doing the Earth a favor and reducing the amount of paper cups and plastic spoons two people at a time! :)

(Btw, the burgundy cherry gelato at Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream in downtown Mountain View is too yummy! Kent likes the limone sorbetto!)

Yaay Macy’s has finally jumped on the bandwagon and is now...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:52:53 -0700

Yaay Macy’s has finally jumped on the bandwagon and is now a facility that accepts plastic bags for recycling! As a former employee of Macy’s, I’ve witnessed first hand the massive amount of plastic bags they go through… Although, working in cosmetics made it easier for me to convince customers that they did not need a bag for the lipstick they just bought.

Woohoo! This really made my day :) My respect for Macy’s has gone up a notch!

I saw this a couple of weeks back in the food court at the...

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:52:00 -0800

I saw this a couple of weeks back in the food court at the Hillsdale mall in San Mateo. What a refreshing change from the single universal trash cans other malls have (and I’ve seen a lot of malls)!

OMG finally!!!!!!!! bye bye plastic bags :D

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:40:00 -0800

OMG finally!!!!!!!! bye bye plastic bags :D: San José is the largest City in the state to ban...

Just wanted to share a new product that I’m loving!...

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:42:57 -0800

Just wanted to share a new product that I’m loving! Trader Joe’s sells these awesome Preserve toothbrushes made from recycled yogurt cups! I’ve been wanting to pick one up forever, but patiently waited until all the extra toothbrushes at home were used… and now I’m a happy gal :D I was actually tempted to give these toothbrushes out as gifts… lol but then I realized that not everyone is as eco-crazy as me and would probably prefer getting no gift rather than something the dentist gives out for free.

Anyhoo, the handle is made of 100% recycled yogurt cups but the bristles are brand new (for all you germophobes :P) The company has also made recycling the toothbrush easy peasy! Just mail it in using the original packaging it came in, free of cost! It is recommended to replace your toothbrush every three to four months, so taking the time to recycle your toothbrush definitely reduces your carbon footprint.

Oh and if you do stop by Trader Joe’s to pick up the toothbrush (which I hope you do), I also recommend taking a look at all their holiday cookies right now! I’m loving their make-your-own gingerbread house kit :D Happy shopping!

Yay, finally posting the photos from my first Best Buy recycling...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:11:00 -0800

at Best Buy in Union City

i've been hoarding this haha

old, old computer towers

Yay, finally posting the photos from my first Best Buy recycling extravaganza. I dragged Kent with me to the Best Buy in Union City, toting a large bag of random cords and wires I’ve been hoarding (since I’ve moved back from college) and two heavy, old computer towers. For those of you who are curious, this particular Best Buy’s in-store kiosk accepts plastic bags (they have two sections for it), rechargable batteries, and wires, cords, and cables. As for the larger electronics, you gotta take them to the customer service desk where they will process the recyclables. :)

Unfortunately, I need to make another trip to the Best Buy in Milpitas (McCarthy Ranch) because that particular store recycles CDs and CD jewel cases! I’ve also found other things around the house that I’ve been wanting to get rid of but had no idea what to do with… including an old, broken printer and a super old school Sony Walkman! Although now I’m debating if I should just donate it to Goodwill… at least Best Buy guarantees that the products they accept for recycling will be recycled responsibly, whereas I have no idea what Goodwill does with the donations that don’t sell. If you guys have any suggestions or experiences, I’d love to hear them!

Testing… Testing… Blogging from my sister’s iPhone…

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:15:45 -0800

Testing… Testing… Blogging from my sister’s iPhone…

Yay, new and improved blog! =] I reorganized a bunch of my posts and created links on the side for...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:23:17 -0800

Yay, new and improved blog! =] I reorganized a bunch of my posts and created links on the side for...

Best Buy's Recycling Program

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:47:00 -0800

Best Buy's Recycling Program: Here’s a quick post! Click the link above to see what kinds of...

Happy Halloween!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:12:00 -0700

Hey everyone! I’m back! =) Not that I physically went anywhere… I was just neglecting...

I don’t really chew gum anymore, but when I saw this, how...

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:45:07 -0700

I don’t really chew gum anymore, but when I saw this, how could I resist! In addition to minty-fresh breath, I just contributed to the planting of 10 new fruit trees! =]

Get more information at Project 7.com =]

My new makeshift shoe rack. Been meaning to do this for awhile..

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:36:00 -0800

My new makeshift shoe rack. Been meaning to do this for awhile..

Wow.. Compostable straw.. I am thoroughly impressed! I think I...

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:06:00 -0800

Wow.. Compostable straw.. I am thoroughly impressed! I think I will actually use a straw this time!

Btw, their pizza is average-tasting. Nothing special about it.. =/ It was also pricy and not filling at all!

Teens for Jeans is back!!!

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:23:00 -0800

Guess what time it is?! A whole year’s gone by since my sister and I first discovered Teens...

The reason why my love for Yogurtland has increased by infinity.

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:26:00 -0800

The reason why my love for Yogurtland has increased by infinity.

Got this reusable bag for free from Trader Joe’s for their...

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:36:00 -0700

Got this reusable bag for free from Trader Joe’s for their grand opening in Davis! :)

Haha I love how blunt this sign is! Out of the many Borders I...

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Haha I love how blunt this sign is! Out of the many Borders I shop at, only the one in Alameda has this sign! A while ago, I remember when Borders required a paper copy of the coupon they send via email. FINALLY, nowadays, you can show the coupon on your phone and they’ll accept it! Technically, you only need to provide the coupon code, and that’ll be enough! <3 Borders.

I went shopping a few weeks ago with my mom and sisters at...

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:32:00 -0700

I went shopping a few weeks ago with my mom and sisters at Gilroy. My sis bought a pair of boots from Aldo.. and after telling them our usual spiel “No thanks, we don’t need a bag,” the sales associate actually responded “Oh! We don’t give out bags anymore!” She then continued to explain that Aldo recently changed their ways! Instead of offering a plastic shopping bag, Aldo inserts a piece of string through the shoebox; they also place 3 pieces of tape across the opening of the box to seal it shut, and voila! A makeshift shopping bag is created!

I love the ingenuity! I noticed that Charlotte Russe also started doing this! I hope this is a rising trend =)

fuckyeahselenita: When you buy Selena’s Dream Out Loud “Trick...

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:02:00 -0700

fuckyeahselenita:

When you buy Selena’s Dream Out Loud “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” tee from September 15th to October 31st, 2010 K-Mart will donate 100% of the net proceeds to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

I LOVE IT! Rarely do you see a 100% donation of the proceeds to the charity… I know some people think it’s dumb to buy a product that donates money to a foundation, and they tend to say that they would rather donate the money straight to the source. How many of them actually follow through with that? Buying a product that will donate a portion to a charity is a great and easy way to get people involved. Every little thing helps! Not only is the donation a whopping 100%, and not to mention that I freaking love Selena Gomez, but I also hold UNICEF very close to my heart because we worked directly with them in Key Club.

I haven’t been to a K-mart in years… but I will for this! What an awesome way to support three things I really love =D

At Pacific Avenue Pizza and Grill in Santa Cruz!! Simple sign,...

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:03:00 -0700

At Pacific Avenue Pizza and Grill in Santa Cruz!! Simple sign, but does the job! Love it!