Posted on: Monday, November 22, 2004
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
In life, don't miss out on 'manini' stuff
Advertiser Staff
When we slow down and make space in our lives, we notice little things, such as the way a loved one's mood changes simply by watching his or her eyes, wrote Janet Luhrs, author of "The Simple Living Guide."
"When we're in a hurry, or recuperating from being in a hurry, we don't have time to take note of the minute changes and fluctuations of daily life. It is awareness of these minutiae that make for a deep, meaningful life."
With lots of parties to prep for and family feasts to cook up in the coming weeks, why not add to the feel-good holiday spirit by using eco-friendly kitchen ware?
Totally Bamboo products — cutting boards, salad bowls, plates and more — are made of 100 percent bamboo. Bamboo has an extensive root system that continually sends up new shoots, naturally replenishing itself and making it a sustainable, cost-effective and ecologically responsible alternative to the widespread clear-cutting of the world's precious timberland.
And the species used, "moso" timber bamboo, isn't a food source or a habitat for the giant panda. Totally Bamboo is available at The Compleat Kitchen; prices range from $4.50 to $190. Details: 944-1741.
A response to our Oct. 18 item on hassle-free shopping with kids, from Advertiser reader Laure Lee: "When we go shopping, I give my kid her own list and she has to help our family pick out groceries," Lee e-mailed. "If it is a department store shopping trip ... she can make her own list — description and price — of things she wants to buy with her allowance, and that includes Christmas gifts she will buy for others."
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