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Thursday, April 30, 2009
feel-good flowers for mom
It’s time to put some serious thought into Mother’s Day plans now that the holiday is a little over a week away. Thanks to Whole Foods and the local Habitat for Humanity Women Build program, flowers are the easy part. Go to lovewhereyoushop.net and pre-order a bunch of fresh-cut tulips or a potted pink hydrangea for $14.99 from Whole Foods between now and May 5 for pick up Friday - Sunday. $4 of the purchase price will go to Women Build, which teach women volunteers how to construct decent, affordable housing. The program also supports Habitat’s advocacy programs by collecting information on the challenges that face women worldwide, particularly property ownership.
Posted by Aleta Burchyski at 02:22 PM. Filed under: Calendar • Local •
Thursday, April 30, 2009
what do you think about your library?
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is looking for community input to shape the upcoming 5-year plan (you can read the last 5-year plan here). Let them know what you think of your library, and if you’d like to see any changes by completing this online survey. Paper copies of the survey are also available at all library branches.
Posted by Aleta Burchyski at 09:59 AM. Filed under: Local •
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
fresh faced in the heat
The last few scorching days are definitely a reminder that we live in the South. By mid-afternoon yesterday we didn’t crave pool time and drinks with little umbrellas, we just wanted to wash our faces.
When you’re trapped at the office or in the car on 90-degree days like these, Pond’s Clean Sweep Original Clean towelettes are the perfect luxury. They’re hypoallergenic and alcohol-free, and contain green tea, vitamin E, and chamomile for instant skin-soothing refreshment. Use one side to scrub off sweat and grime, the other to swipe clean. Bonus: Pond’s Clean Sweep towelettes are on sale buy one get one free at CVS when you use the CVS ExtraCare reward card (scope out other sale items here). Photo courtesy of Pond’s
Posted by Aleta Burchyski at 11:23 AM. Filed under: Current Obsession • Local • Style •
Friday, April 24, 2009
Women we Love: Sandy Huckstep
For the spring issue of Charlottesville Woman I worked with Sandy, the marketing team leader for our local Whole Foods store, to show how the store’s bridal catering is eco-friendly and reasonably priced thanks to the great work of catering coordinator Lisa Del a Pointe.
When I asked Sandy if the store was planning any bridal catering info events in the near future, she whipped up the great cake demontration held on Earth Day, with Lisa on hand to answer customers’ questions and piles of cake samples prepared by pastry chef Andrea Eubanks. The 5@5 event on Fridays has also become a store tradition thanks to Sandy’s initiative. It wouldn’t be the same Whole Foods without her.
above: Lisa manned the table and talked with customers about catering, assisted by Billy, Whole Foods assistant team leader for the specialty food department, who gave out samples of sparking wine.
Posted by Aleta Burchyski at 02:24 PM. Filed under: Local • Women We Love •
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
happy Earth Day!
Earth Day comes but once a year (or twice, if you count the United Nations’ spring equinox observance), but Charlottesville has amazing eco-friendly items and events year round - and not just from the obvious places like Whole Foods or The Habitat Store. Our off-the-beaten-path favorites from around town:
Korres Cherry Full lipgloss at Sephora - my mom doesn’t like flavored lipgloss because she eats it off; the same reason I prefer all-natural lip products. This gloss in Red 52 has a nonsticky shine and a gorgeous punch of color for $16.
Origins recycling program - take empty cosmetics jars and tubes to the Origins store at Barracks, they’ll recycle it for you and give you a deluxe sample for your effort. Click here to learn more.
Target’s reusable shopping bags - each of these is big enough for a week’s worth of groceries, but they fold up into a compact square. This one is around a dollar, but they also have some neat versions made from recycled drink pouches for around $10.
After all, on Earth Day we come together to inspire awareness and appreciate the environment. Why not come together and appreciate the strides that large businesses are making towards sustainability along with the great work of our local grassroots organizations?
Posted by Aleta Burchyski at 10:04 AM. Filed under: Calendar • Green Idea • Local •