I have long thought that although the Kindle is a wonderful device to have, that many people would prefer to read their books on a bigger screen or on a device they already own. While I understand that Amazon would like to sell as many Kindles as possible, in today's economy, some people would rather just buy the downloads of the books, instead of a new electronic device. Not only that, but people use computers every day in their work or at home, and if they love the Kindle app on their computer, they are much more likely to buy a Kindle.

So here it is folks! You can now download the FREE Kindle Reading Apps today, try out a book on your new app, and check out what all the fuss is about. I know that since I am an avid reader, I will definitely be adding the FREE Kindle Reading Apps to my computer ASAP. And why not? Who knows if it will be free forever, and I would love to save paper as much as possible.

Dare we call this Eco-Chic Green Reading?

Amazon Adds New Free Kindle Applications for Mobile Devices Computers originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 18, 2012.

I have been spending quite a bit of time lately exploring eBay's World of Good. It is a growing shopping mall for green gifts, and specialty items, and really fun to browse.

I recommend that you browse eBay's World of Good to see what they have to offer and bookmark some items for your friends and relatives. It is always good to know that you are contributing to the health and well being of your friends and family.

Here is one of my personal favorites this week:

Alex and Ani St. Christopher Bracelet
I think that I might have to get one of these for myself.

For my friends, this is a great gift:

Natural Handmade Balm for Dry Skin

To go directly to the World of Good website, click here.

Getting Frustrated Looking for Green Gifts? originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 17, 2012.

Right now in anticipation of the winter holidays, The Body Shop is offering the following specials (click on any of the following links):

• All Body Butters are 2 for $30 at The Body Shop.> - Oct. 19 - Nov. 8
• Free shipping on all orders over $60 at The Body Shop.> - Oct. 19 - Nov. 8
• Free Shipping on all Love Etc... purchases at The Body Shop.> - Oct. 19 - Nov. 8

For those of you who love The Body Shop products, this is a great time to pick some up. This way you can check one thing off your list, and save money on shipping.

Here are a few of my favorites:

The Body Shop Nutmeg and Vanilla Bath & Shower Gel
Best if you want to: Pamper your skin and indulge your senses with fragrant skin cleansing shower gel that gently lathers on application to leave skin feeling cleansed, soft and cared for. Best for: normal skin How it works: Nutmeg extract adds a warm, nostalgic fragrance. Community Trade organic honey moisturizes and conditions skin

The Body Shop Nutmeg and Vanilla Soap
Best if you want to: Cleanse and moisturize your skin with a beautifully embossed soap that contains particles of ground nutmeg to gently exfoliate the skin as you cleanse. Best for: normal skin How it works: Nutmeg extract adds a warm, nostalgic fragrance. Community Trade organically grown soya oil, rich in essential fatty acids, helps to restore the skin's natural moisture barrier. Derivatives of sustainable palm oil and glycerin cleanse and condition skin.

The Body Shop Mango Foaming Bath
Best if you want to: Soak in a moisture-rich bath filled with a creamy lather and fresh mango fragrance that leaves your skin soft and lightly scented. Best for: very dry skin How it works: Mango extract moisturizes the skin. An ingredient derived from Community Trade cocoa beans creates foaming, cleansing bubbles.

Get Free Shipping on The Body Shop Through November 8 originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 14, 2012.

The sidebars are a bit simpler, and the site is quickly offering green products from reliable eco-chic green vendors. You can shop on this site, or go directly to the vendors' sites to shop.

I will be adding one shopping page for each vendor until I am done. Should be at least 30 eco-chic green vendors to browse through.

Reconstruction originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 13, 2012.

In the last year, Zazzle has been offering organic products as part of their regular print-on-demand service. You can print your own designs or designs already on Zazzle on several different organic T-shirts and organic grocery bags like the one pictured above. Zazzle has been quietly increasing their offerings over the past year including some interesting items like skateboards, and photo sculptures which make great custom gifts, and the fun part is that you can create your own designs for one particular person or sell them in the Zazzle marketplace.

Print-On-Demand is another way to save money and waste by only printing enough product to sell, and only exactly what people are looking for. It also saves artists money by allowing them to design without overhead. Zazzle offers high quality printing on all of their products, and I have yet to hear a complaint about their service. I highly recommend that you take a look at Zazzle if you are interested in custom printed items. For more information on Zazzle, follow this link.

Create Your Own Print-On-Demand Organic Items on Zazzle originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 11, 2012.

One of the very coolest eco-chic green wedding ideas these days is that you can do all of your wedding planning, and wedding registering online. Although there are still stores that have paper wedding registries, most stores now have an online wedding registry.

The best online wedding registry that I have ever seen is the one that Amazon is using. If you follow the links I have in this post to their online wedding registry, you will find that they work with Universal online wedding registry so that you can actually just put the Universal button on your browser, and add items from any online store to your Amazon online wedding registry. This way all of your guests, and you can keep track of what has been purchased, where it is from, and have it shipped directly to you with no paper being used anywhere along the way. Just amazing. And so very easy.

Eco-Chic Green Wedding Registry originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 8, 2012.

Amazon has just taken a huge step forward with the convenience and adaptability factor of the Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device. The six inch reader is now available for just $20 more than its regular price for both U.S. and international wireless. This makes the Kindle much more user friendly for international travelers and international customers. Amazon is releasing this newest generation of Kindles on October 19, 2009, so if you are interested, you should pre-order now because they are first come, first serve. For more about this new device, follow this link.

To purchase the Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device for U.S. and International Wireless, or to read more about its specifications, follow this link.

Amazon Kindle is Now International originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 7, 2012.

Morning Floral Organic by lakeerieartists

Shop for a t-shirt on zazzle

If you haven't checked out Zazzle lately, you should. Zazzle is a print-on-demand company that does printing on T-shirts, cards, calendars, bags, skateboards, shoes, and much more.

I have loved the quality of Zazzle's printing for some time, and I have a small store on Zazzle for my local Cleveland gallery, Lake Erie Artists Gallery, mostly filled with Cleveland items, and items by artists in my gallery in Cleveland, Ohio.

However, lately, Zazzle has been adding more and more organic products, including some really nice organic t-shirts, and organic tote bags. I am sure as interest grows in these items, that Zazzle will continue to add to their offerings. Zazzle is a great place to get t-shirts printed for family events or corporate gifts, as well as just for yourself. Take some time to explore Zazzle. I think that you will be impressed.

Zazzle Has Custom Organic T-Shirts and Bags originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 5, 2012.

Socktopus - $ 22.50

One of the best places to shop for green gifts is BuyGreen.com. BuyGreen.com is essentially a Eco-Chic Green Shopping Mall. All of the products on their site are green, eco-friendly and healthy products. They have products in several different types of product lines including skin care, household cleaners, clothing, and accessories. I am just going to highlight a few items here that are under $25 and would make great green gifts, but if you click through the links you will find loads more to explore. I love the Socktopus above. Here are some more:

Affirmatif
With DMAE and pearl powder to tighten, tone and nourish your skin.

This is part of Marie-Veronique's therapeutic line of skin care, designed to care for your skin through all stages of life. These products protect, nourish and repair in an age-appropriate manner. The Therapy line is for everyone who wants healthy and radiant skin. You can also supplement the basic skin care routine with products that address special concerns such as aging and rosacea.

UV Natural Baby Sunscreen

UV Natural has just been ranked #1 by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). UV Natural ranked as the safest and most effective sunscreen sold in the US and the World! Beating nearly 800 other brands, UV natural is recognized as offering uncompromising safety and efficacy in sun protection. The entire range of UV Natural sunscreens protect against the full spectrum of UV light - UV A1, A2, B and C.

For the most precious members of your family, UV Natural Baby is gentle in its action so you can reduce the risk of sunburn to your baby's soft and sensitive skin. In addition to its SPF 30 block-out properties, UV Natural Baby formulation strengthens and maintains healthy skin cell growth. Apply UV Natural Baby daily for a skin routine that nurtures healthy glowing skin for life as sun damage is cumulative and must be taken seriously from the earliest age. UV Natural Baby comes in two perfect sizes - small (1.76 oz)- for the diaper bag, purse, handbag or glove box in the car, and the large (5.29 oz) for the home, the diaper bag or to share with friends. UV Natural Baby provides a nourishing, health conscious sunscreen solution.

Sweater Owl

These charming creatures are made from recycled sweaters. They are soft and squeezable, and have child-safe eyes. They are 12" tall. They come in the following colors: Green-Blue, Red-Yellow-Orange, or Pink-Purple.

Solar Hybrid Flashlight

This flashlight offers innovative Hybrid Solar Technology - it generates renewable power from sunlight or room light and stores it for later use. No shaking, no cranking - it's ready to go when you need it! This flashlight can hold a single charge for over 3 years with 1-Watt 2X Super Bright LED.

Comes in three colors: Black, Camouflage and Yellow

Environmentally friendly - Solar technology generates renewable power from sun or room light. 8 hours charge in sunlight or room light will provide up to 16 hours of continuous light - can be charged over and over again. Holds a single charge for over 3 years and comes fully charged.

Does not need to be stored in the sun - throw it in your glove box or drawer and three years later, just turn it on! Back up battery has a 7 year shelf life.

For more green gift ideas under $25, follow this link

Eco-Chic Green Gifts Under $25: Shop Buy Green originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on May 4, 2012.

The round rings used in the earrings and necklaces are old machine parts, along with antique brass vintage chain and gold-filled earring wires. For more information about this artist and her work, follow this link.

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Earrings Made From Recycled Car Parts originally appeared on Eco-Chic Green Fashion on April 30, 2012.