They Claim Natural Herbs Metabolize Fat Energy

It Works Skinny Wraps and Supplements

I've been hearing more about these skinny wraps and so I had to investigate. What I found out is that all of the products used in the "skinny wrap it works" treatments are made with all natural ingredients.

It's Natural and Green

In case you don't know,   The Skinny Wrap   actually a body wrap made of an all natural botanical based product. It can be held in place in your target area with anything, such as an ace bandage.  The secret seems to be the botanical ingredients that penetrate four layers into your skin burning the fat.

Does it Work

I wanted to see what people are saying about it. One person I talked on Facebook says "It starts working in as little as 45 minutes and the results last."  I talked to one distributor in Virginia who said "This is not a water loss wrap. It's actual fat loss.The natural botanicals penetrate the cells and literally melt or dissolve them."

Their claims state it's safer than surgery and well, that is a fact.  Just the other day I received a Facebook message from an old friend who now owns a salon in Parkville, MD. She asked if I knew anyone in the area selling these wraps, she wanted to get them in her salon. So I started reading about them.

Proof in the Pudding, or Lack thereof

Normally when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, but in this case based on the fact it's using natural ingredients and botanicals, I think it's worth a second look. 

The real proof seems to be in the lack of fat--and photos from it's users.  Look also in the way in which it's growing. If you look closely, the company is quickly growing by it's very own user base who orders the product, tries the product, falls in love with it, then starts selling it to family and friends. I suppose the proof is right there.

Would you sell something to family and friends unless it really worked?   If you have used this product please leave comments.  I'm glad to see this company go green, and use botanicals, herbs, and natural ingredients. although I haven't tried it yet, maybe I should. More information here buyskinnywraps. 

Low Cost Solar Panels : Now They Are Affordable

Now you can really save with sustainable energy

I actually remember when solar panels first came out.  As with anything brand new,  you had to spend so much up front money, and wonder if they worked. I remember only the rich and famous could afford them.  As with any new technology, they have been perfected over time, been made thinner, lighter, more efficient and made to last.

Many don't realize this, but it's simply amazing that they have declined in price so much to make it affordable for the homeowner! Did you know, according to this Sustainable Energy Article on low cost solar panels  that they have declined in cost almost 70% in the past two years alone, and making them 80% less costly than four years ago? Over time, they have been created to be more effective, more durable and more affordable and more in demand.

As with anything we've seen (from computers to recycled paper) more demand and more production is lower and more affordable costs. So imagine being able to invest small in solar panels and reduce your utility bills--obtaining that investment back quick and having it pay off.

Government Tax Credits & Energy Rebates

Did you know there are federal tax credits and utility rebates?  Read this article on low cost solar panels which tells you to know . Not only will you be saving on your energy bill but you will be saving by going "greener" and using  Sustainable Energy .

Bamboo Toilet Tissue! 100% Tree Free!

Copper Bamboo "C" Toilet Roll Holder by Etsy Shop: CopperBamboo

My husband Joe works at a natural health foods store, Akin's Natural Foods Market, and last night he purchased our very first package of bamboo toilet tissue! I couldn't be more thrilled! It is made out of 100% bamboo and thus is 100% TREE FREE! The company that makes this particular bamboo toilet paper is Ultra Green, and I am inspired by the details about the product listed on their packaging:

Beyond Recycled Paper: Before recycled paper became "recycle paper", it originally came from trees. Today, most manufacturers use either a blend of recycled paper with tree pulp or 100% tree pulp to make bath tissue. That's no way to save trees. Ultra Green uses 100% bamboo, a fast growing natural resource. If everyone used this product, we would save millions upon millions of trees.

Bamboo Forest Original Painting by Etsy Shop: Seafoam Gallery

 This blog article was contributed by the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica of Eco-Friendly Freckles

Design-Swag Design Blog loves Etsy Sellers

Why does 4/5 posts on Design-Swag have Etsy sellers in them?

A new quirky design blog called Design-Swag focuses on everything retro, handmade, and fashionable, but why do they seem to feature Etsy in 4 our of 5 posts?  We were glad to see they even have an "Eco - Upcycled" category.


A few Etsy shops here have been highlighted out of many posts: 

Eco
Chair made from recycled belts by kikithespunkymunkey

Handmade
Slippin' Southern Handmade Country Barn Star
Wedding Table Numbers from ZCreateDesign
Nursery Prints from TwoFishPrints

DIY
Three shops are featured in this Cigar Box Purse DIY Post!

Vintage
CanemahStudios - History of Keelox Typewriter Tin
BuzzingBeesVintage - Green with Envy Collection (and two other Etsy shops!)


When asked, the Design-Swag admin said, "Etsy is full of new and emerging design. Some of the best kept secrets are there. We love color, swag, and good design, what better place to find it? " 

That works for us!

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