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Are you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to ''go green''? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips.
In Gorgeously Green , Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen—even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to:
- Green your entire beauty regime
- Detoxify your home
- Indulge in guilt-free shopping
- Adopt a home fitness routine
- Prepare eco-licious treats
- Give your kitchen a green makeover
- Become more aware of your impact on the earth
The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here.
Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make—and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!
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Gorgeously Green 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life Sophie Uliano To Joe and Lola CONTENTS Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction v viii x Chapter One STEP 1: Becoming Aware The first week of the program is simply about becoming aware of what it is to be green. How do you shape up right now and are you ready to become Gorgeously Green? 1 Chapter Three STEP 3: Your Green Temple No matter how much we convince ourselves that beauty is from within, we all want to be slim, toned, and gorgeous on the outside, too. Step 3 devotes itself to the body. You will learn the Gorgeously Green yoga/fitness program, which will take you out of the gym and back into your home. 64 Chapter Two STEP 2: Green Goddess Chapter Four The second week is all about beauty. Discover the worst culprits to look for in your cosmetics and learn simple tools, tips, and insights for becoming more green. Every girly concern is covered from nail care to fake tan. Mothers can learn which products are absolutely safe for their precious ones. STEP 4: Soulful Shopping Week 4 will change your shopping habits forever. Learn to feel gorgeous about the choices you make. Have your cake and eat it, too. This chapter is packed with all the information and tips you need to be eco-stylish. 93 18 iv Contents Chapter Five Chapter Seven STEP 5: Your Palace: Creating STEP 7: Out and About the Home You Deserve Week 5 moves into your home. You deserve to have a beautiful toxic-free home, and this chapter will show you exactly how. Find out which chemicals must be avoided and the fabulous alternatives that you can start using right now. Turn your bedroom into a romantic and eco-friendly haven. See how simple it is to create a small, lovely organic garden and how glamorous composting can actually be! 132 Having Fun The seventh step deals with transportation, travel and entertainment, and gifts. A fun, information-packed step with loads of tips and tools covering how to throw a Gorgeously Green dinner par