5 Tips for a Sassy Green Summer
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Friday, July 11, 2008 5:46 PM
Cool down dinner. Reduce energy use in the evenings by dining on no-cooking-required soups, salads and sandwiches. Such light summer fare is probably what you’re craving anyway, especially if you’re wearing your bikini (see below). I’m going to make this delish-looking gazpacho Sunday night after picking up plump heirloom tomatoes from the farmer’s market.
Leave your hair au naturel. Rather than sweating under an energy-sucking blowdryer, let your mane air dry, which should happen quickly in the summer heat. Try not to stress if airdrying leaves it frizzed out—throw it into a simple updo, braid it or hide it under a chic floppy hat. In July and August you get a pass from having perfectly turned-out tresses.
Green your sunscreen. Many sunscreens contain potentially toxic chemicals and nanoparticles, but you can find ones that protect you both from the rays and these nasty ingredients by checking out the EWG’s new list of the safest brands. California Baby SPF 30 gets some of the highest marks (and isn’t just for kids).
Hippie your lipstick. Swap your department store lip color for a tiny tube of Burts Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb. I am a huge fan of this universally flattering rosy shade, and the lady in my local Whole Body department tells me that they can barely keep it in stock. It’s free of parabens and other chemicals but will still keep your kisser soft and pretty.
Lounge in your bikini. Global Warming activists advise us to set our ACs no lower than 78 degrees—if that leaves your house feeling steamy, why not strip down to your bathing suits or undies? While lowering your eco impact, doing your round-the-house activities barely clothed can only have a positive impact on your marriage, no?
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