Bamboo Towels Make You Feel Like Royalty!

Nandina Towels are created through a unique process of spinning bamboo and organic cotton together to produce a product that is hypoallergenic and naturally mold and mildew resistant. They have the luster of silk and the feel of cashmere, but they are inherently strong and durable and will stand the test of time!

Please enjoy this Q & A with guest blogger David Eichberger

OGS: David, I heard you recently purchased a set of Nandina towels, is that correct?
David: I certainly did, yes.

OGS: Can you tell me what the towels are made of?
David: Organic Cotton and Bamboo

OGS: What made you decide to purchase these towels?
David: The softness, the quick drying and no mildew

OGS: Have you used your Nandina towels yet?
David: I have

OGS: How are they different from other towels you have used in the past?

David: They are much lighter, fluffier, they dry me off faster and very absorbent

OGS: How do you feel when you use a Nandina towel? What do you like best about them?

David: When I wrap myself in one the quality makes me feel like royalty!

OGS: Why should others consider purchasing a set of Nandina towels?

David: It is all about being eco-friendly but also the color offerings, no toxic dyes and I dry off quicker

OGS: Will you purchase another set of Nandina towels in the future?

David: Yes. Absolutely, I want to get rid of all my towels and use only Nandina towels

Thank you David for taking the time to tell us about Nandina, FutureFibers!

Piloxing with Anna

Today was a very momentous day for One Green Street! Today we held our first in store exercise class and it was not any old exercise class as One Green Street is not any old retail establishment! Anna Stump is one of only two individuals Piloxing certified in Houston and she was on hand to teach this interesting, exciting form of exercise to OGS patrons. Piloxing is a combination of Pilate's and Boxing, giving participants a fun but hardcore workout. This, our first day offering Piloxing, Anna and I were the only two Piloxing but had an absolute sweaty blast! www.Piloxing.com will explain for you the creator of this unique exercise and anything else you would like to know about it...in 30 minutes I was dripping sweat in our Healthy Home section when a thought occurred to me..."I am exercising in a store! How often can you shop, get a manicure & Pedicure, purchase the perfect one of a kind gift and have it wrapped and exercise all in the same space? We continue to offer additional layers to our already eco-friendly shopping experience.  You never know what might be happening when you take a walk down One Green Street but you can be sure it will be either good for you, good for the planet or both!!!!  Join us next week and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. for Piloxing with Anna and you will become a true fan just like me!www.piloxing.com

My Trip to the EcoCleaners!

I stopped taking my clothes to the cleaners a couple of years ago knowing the toxins they use could make me and my family very sick. What did I do for 2 years? Well...only when necessary would I hang dry & break the iron out, but mostly would look a little wrinkly at times.Today I made a great discovery, EcoCleaners on Westheimer in Houston. I have driven by many times wondering if they really are "Eco" or just greenwashing, so I finally stopped in today with 3 dresses that I refuse to iron and would look horrible wrinkled. I entered with my mental checklist: 1.Cleanliness  2. Friendliness  3. Smells   4.Knowledgeable employees 5. authenticity  The result of my visit is 5 stars, a check for each mental category! Glenda and her assistant were very friendly and I immediately said. "Hello, It is my first time here, what makes you a Eco Cleaners?"
Glenda smiled and began to tell me they do NOT use Perc which most cleaners use and is a known carcinogen but instead they use Hydrocarbon which is a much safer choice. She said they have been in business for 12 years and are the only Eco-friendly cleaners in Houston. I told her she was very knowledgeable and she replied "I have been to workshops and classes on the dangers of Perc and how to work with non-toxic products in the cleaning business."  Wow! I was getting more and more impressed. Perchloroethylene ("perc") is a Volatile Organic Solvent that could not only be hazardous for us as customers but think about the employees who breathe this toxic solvant everyday!
Let's talk cost because some people are turned off before even investigating anything eco-friendly due to the myth that the cost is higher or even double. I asked Glenda how much my summer dress would cost me to clean minus the toxins :0) $7 was her reply! Hey, that is not bad, they even do men's shirts for 99 cents.
They just got a new customer in me and I hope you will check out the EcoCleaners near you, support local and make a healthy choice for you and your family!

Me & My BHAG

Do you have a BHAG? You know...a Big Hairy Audacious Goal or Goals! I have always thought outside of the box since a very young age, mom always told me that I was great and could do anything and be anything. Did your parents tell you the same thing? Did you believe them? When I told friends, family and other aquaintances that I wanted to open an Organic Lifestyle store where anyone that wanted to purchase eco-friendly products could come, shop, learn and stay a while to visit, sip coffee or tea and feel like they are part of a family, I got mixed reviews. You don't have retail experience! What if it doesn't work? Do you have a background in business? An Organic store in Houston????? I kept an eye on my BHAG because one thing I know for sure is that DOUBT is a dream killer and I was not about to let that 5 letter word get in my way, no matter what people threw at me! It has been over a year since we opened our doors at One Green Street and I am already focusing on my next BHAG...bringing environmentally friendly goods to the masses! I would love it if you would share your BHAG with me....if you don't have one...get one.. remember you are either in the bleachers or on the field it is your choice!!!!