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• 6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

  

  This summer holiday impress your friends and family by throwing something unexpected on the grill. Here are 6 fun ideas to try: Watermelon – Rind on or off,... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Welcome to the New Improved Savvy Brown!

  

  I’m really excited to show you the new improved blog! Not only will updating be easier (and faster). There will be new features, videos, interviews and all kind... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: How to Become an Eco-Chic Clean Freak

  

  This is a guest post from Stefanie Gomez . She’s got some really good info about some of the icky stuff that’s actually in many of the everyday household... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Digest #7

  

  Hey folks, I know it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but I think a lot of these ideas are really cool! Lemme know what you think! SIMPLIFY1. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• 6 Green Father’s Day Gifts on a Budget

  

  Here’s a few last minute things I found that you can still get rush delivered by Daddy’s Day that won’t break the bank or the environment!1. Verilux Readylight... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Green Fest Vendor Wrapup

  

  I know, I know, I’m all kinds of late with this, but better late than never right? In April when I attended the New York GreenFest at the Javitz Center I ran... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Simple DIY Hardwood Floor Polish

  

  I’ve been cleaning my poly-coated hardwood floors with vinegar for a while now, which does get them clean, BUT they weren’t being left as shiny as I would like. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Moisturizing DIY Honey-Coconut Face Mask

  

  This is not the first time I’ve put honey on my face. I previously wrote about a honey mask I did with egg and olive oil back in this post. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• NY GreenFest “Green Your Beauty” Panel Recap

  

  Yoli Ouiya of Yoli’s Green Living and I ran a panel on Sat., April 20, at the NY Green Fest at the Jacob Javtiz Center in New York called “Green Your Beauty... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Left Over Coffee Body Scrub

  

  One day I was  out of the turbinado sugar I usually use to make my Brown Sugar Body Scrub and I decided to try my hand at making my Body Scrub with used coffee... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• A Simple Retro Protective Style

  

  Check out my latest contribution to Transitioning Movement! This is a simple protective style I often do when my hair is not “behaving”. Please leave comments o... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: 100% Pure Organic Lavender Seafoam Facial Cleanser

  

  I’ve been looking for a new morning cleanser to add to my Morning Skin Routine and was happy to try something from the 100% Pure line of skincare products. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Savvy At NY GreenFest + Contest!

  

  This Earth Day weekend, New York GreenFest will be at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York. This Saturday, I’m going to be on a panel with Yoli Ouiya... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Oil Cleansing Method Update

  

  For those of you who have read this blog for awhile, you know I’m a huge fan of the Oil Cleansing Method, (OCM for short), and how it has kept my face rather... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Un-Locking Your Natural Hair

  

  Thinking about taking down your locs? Wondering how to care for your hair if you do? Well check out my latest post over at Transitioning Movement, “Un-locking... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Paper Pellet Cat Litter From Planet PetCo

  

  After finding out how toxic most cat litter is to cats, I have been trying for years, (YEARS, do you hear me?) to find a green cat litter that my cats would... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycle Digest #6

  

  I’m kind of addicted to “bling” right now as I noticed putting together this post! LOL. Here’s the latest installment of the Upcycle Digest. Enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• How to Clean Your Bathroom Green and Quick

  

  I have a confession to make. I hate to clean my bathroom. I’m serious. If I can clean any other room in my house first I will. I think because I was doing... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• 15 Uses for Coconut Oil

  

  Coconut Oil is high in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids (that’s good for you don’t worry). Although, coconut oil has gotten a bad rap in the past for being... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Vacuuming the Shower and Other Housecleaning Shortcuts

  

  In my New Year’s quest to simplify everything, I’ve come up with a few nifty ways of cutting time out of my cleaning schedule.Use a Timer – It’s funny how we al... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 LIFESTYLE