by guest | August 4th, 2010 | 8 Comments
topic: Giving Back, Personal Growth | tags: 'tweens, adolescence, Alice Van-Springsteen, Babe Zaharias, education, females, girls, Jackie Cochran, Ophelia, Pretty Brainy, problem solving, puberty, role models, self confidence, T-shirts, women

By Heidi A. Olinger
At age 7, my niece Ryanne was exuberant, active and inquisitive. She wanted to start a newspaper, but asked how to do so and make a profit. Her father thought she was uncoordinated, but that did not stop Ryanne from choreographing and dancing. She enjoyed astronomy and asked, “Aunt Heidi, when you get to the edge of the universe, what comes next?”
by Girlfriend@Gaiam | April 13th, 2010 | 6 Comments
topic: Girlfriend@Gaiam, Green Living | tags: Clothing, organic cotton, T-shirts
OK, so I know organic food is better for you. But I have to admit I thought organic cotton clothing was something for the very rich and picky.
Then a few months ago I laid eyes on a T-shirt I loved that was made of organic cotton, and it didn’t look snobbish at all. It was cute and had a great line: Peace. And it helps support charities, too.