Doggy breath stinks. Freshen it up with Orbee-Tuff’s mint-infused rubber dog toys. Made with super-tough “regrind” material left over from production, these non-toxic, recyclable toys can withstand even the toughest chewers. Get into a rousing game of tug-of-war with the Orbee-Tuff Tug, which allows contests of strength to be had two ways: dog vs. person or dog vs. dog. Orbee-Tuff also offers mint-splashed extra-bouncy balls, doggie-durable bones and super soaring discs made right here in the US. Check them out at muttropolis.com or planetdog.com.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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These days, there are plenty of tasty options for the allergy-sensitive pup. Cloud Star, one of our favorite earth-friendly pet company, makes tasty dog goodies without all the corn, soy, dairy, artificial flavors or colors, byproducts, preservatives, or salt often found in other doggie snacks. Your dog will drool over the Tender Jerky Strips, which come in lightly seasoned cuts of slow-backed beef, chicken, or pork. Onesta Organics, a California-based company, also offers hypoallergenic, USDA-certified organic dog treats free of byproducts, artificial preservatives, and colors. Dogs will love the banana-flavored treats, and you’ll love that they contain quality whole foods, not just a lot of empty calories. Onesta handcraft in small batches to assure freshness, safety, and superb quality.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:30 PM
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In honor of Labor Day and a long weekend of walks in the park, we put together a roundup of our favorite pooch-specific products. Check them all out every day this week. 

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:32 AM
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You’d probably like to think you could squeeze even just the tiniest bit more into that already ridiculously packed space…but you can’t, can you? It’s so beyond crowded in there. Like, a million times worse than the time you accidentally stumbled into your sister’s shoe closet and were amazed at how she seriously believed she could fit even half a pair more into that tight little space. But this isn’t a closet we’re talking about; it’s the heart of your life! Okay, it’s just your computer. But if you think endlessly saving more and more files to your dearly beloved won’t make it move slower than molasses, believe us you are sorely mistaken. And why would you do that to your computer anyway, when Kanguru has crafted a new eco drive that you can save everything on, while saving energy too? With three power saving modes that kick into action when your computer goes idle, you can use up to 75 percent less power than an average external hard drive. Plus it has up to one terabyte of glorious storage and is RoHS compliant, meaning it’s totally lead and mercury free. Isn’t it amazing what a little outside help can do? 

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Aug 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM
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With the end of summer quickly approaching, it’s probably about time you finally convinced your friends to head out on that road trip you’ve been gabbing on and on (and on!) about. But before you oh-so-hastily hop into your hybrid, be sure to take the necessary steps to plan your trip down to the very last detail. And Allison Cole’s The Tour Diary is the latest book to be a planner’s best pal. There are six dateless weeks for scheduling every second of your getaway, and plenty more pages for noting necessary…um, notes (i.e. travel checklists, places to eat, and even important addresses). Simply skip to the back if you feel like partaking in some scrap booking. Otherwise, just enjoy the fact that this cute little diary is printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper and with soy based inks. What a trip!

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Aug 18, 2008 at 1:00 PM
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Hanging out at the pool in the summertime can mean a lot of dirty beach towels. And considering that Americans already do about 400 loads of laundry per year, the added bulk of oversized beach towels in the washer means more water down the drain. Cut down on laundry loads by using Lightload Towels—super-absorbent, quick-drying towels that come in compact, easy to carry disks that weigh less than one ounce. Lightload beach towels are like regular beach towels, except they can fit in your pocket, making them ideal for camping, swimming, hiking, just about everything. Since Lightload towels are made from wood cellulose, a renewable resource that’s surprisingly soft, they are also biodegradable. Check them out at ultralighttowels.com.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Aug 8, 2008 at 1:14 PM
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It’s been shoved far past your hemp hamper, stuffed way beyond even your most hideous stacks of shoes, hidden beneath boxes you’ve practically forgotten even existed. Yes, your solar backpack has been banished to the furthest reaches of your closet. And who could really blame you? Who?! It’s cumbersome! It’s clunky! And it’s the absolute last thing we ladies need when we’re simply trying to charge our cute pink cell phones on our daily walk to work. No, a backpack just won’t do. But a tote? In steely grey organic hemp/cotton, paired with simply-to-die-for sage lining, and antique brass hardware like the one from Noon Solar? And did we mention the super-thin solar panels that keep this bag fabulously flexible and totally clunk-free? Plus the luxe addition of vegetable dyed leather handles in a gorgeous midnight blue make this bag beautiful enough to display even when you’re not charging it. Not that we like to show off how amazingly stylish we are at any opportune moment. No, we’d never do that.

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Aug 6, 2008 at 1:12 PM
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