Green your fitness routine
Let’s face it, gym memberships aren’t cheap and they aren’t necessarily eco-friendly. I remember being in college and talking to a group of classmates about workout schedules. We went around in a...
View ArticleVegan “Chick’n” Salad
It’s World Vegetarian Day! What better way to celebrate than to make your favorite meat free meal! A couple of weeks ago I whipped up this vegan “chick’n” salad with the intent of having it for dinner...
View ArticleDIY Halloween Spa Night
Instead of dressing up and going out, try dressing down and slipping into your own Halloween Spa Night! BEWARE: These spooky spa DIY’s may cause extreme relaxation. Spooky Spiced Salts You’ll...
View ArticleWine Punts Product Review
If you’re anything like me, choosing your favorite cup makes a drink taste ten times better. There’s nothing quite like drinking coffee out of your favorite coffee mug. When it comes to wine, a good...
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Gluten Free Snack Roundup
Hello, we are eco18 and we are snackaholics! Here in the eco18 office, snack time is all the time. In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, we thought we’d round up a few of our favorite gluten free...
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Microbead Mishap
On September 4th, California’s State Senate approved the ban of microbeads. Micro..what? For those of you who don’t know what microbeads are, take a look in your shower or medicine cabinet. If you have...
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Healthy Halloween Candy
Trick or treat! We’re a sucker for treats here at eco18, especially when they’re a healthier version of the snacks that are usually handed out around this time of year. Surf Sweets Gummies Who doesn’t...
View ArticleKeeping a positive attitude
Even though we should be channeling positive energy every month, October is designated “positive attitude month.” We thought we’d share a few tips on how we here at eco18 try to keep an upbeat...
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Taco Lasagna from Bake and Destroy
November is home to many things. Crunchy leaves, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and pumpkin pie galore. November also brings National Vegan Month! In honor of National Vegan Month, we thought we’d share an...
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Favorite Sandwich Roundup!
It’s National Sandwich Day! Who doesn’t love a good, hearty sandwich? We thought it’d be fun to roundup a list of the team here at eco18’s favorite sandwiches! I don’t often eat sandwiches, but when I...
View ArticleWhat do vegans eat?
With November being National Vegan Month, we’ve found that a lot of people think that vegans live on twigs and berries! With that not being true, we thought we’d put together a list of vegan...
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Meatless Thanksgiving Shopping List
Happy (early) Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, spending time with family and gathering around the table for a warm, hearty meal. For all of you non-meat eaters, we know how...
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Nov. 18 Questions- Natalie Slater, author of Bake and Destroy
Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Natalie Slater, a mommy, blogger, Chicagoan,...
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Cranberry Walnut Kamut® Brand Crust Tart
Makes 12 servings KAMUT® CRUST: 10 oz KAMUT® Brand Flour 5 oz Sweet Butter cut into ½ inch dice ½ cup Ice Water for mixing Pinch of Salt PREPARATION: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine...
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Thanksgiving Pie Roundup!
With Thanksgiving coming up next week, we’re going pie crazy over here at eco18. Here are some of our favorite holiday pies: Pumpkin Pie with Kamut Wheat Crust Your traditional pumpkin pie with a...
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Thanksgiving Favorites!
Sue I was never a lover of pumpkin pie. Maybe because it’s not something I had growing up in England, so it’s taken me a long while to embrace the pumpkin! I love pumpkin soup, but have been told...
View ArticleNo Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Truffles
The holidays are in full swing, but finding desserts for everyone isn’t the easiest task. Luckily, we’ve got a vegan friendly and gluten free (if you omit the wheat germ) treat that will satisfy...
View ArticleWorld AIDS Awareness Day
December 1st brings many things to mind. Christmas music playing on every radio station, classic Winter wonderland movies, candy canes and the color red takes over the streets. But today the color red...
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Weekly Gift Guide: Home
1.To-Go Ware Have a friend that packs disposable utensils in their lunch everyday? These reusable bamboo ones will do the trick minus the trash! 2. Geometric Planters These small geometric...
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Favorite Christmas Movies
Dennis: White Christmas/Love Actually My favorite Christmas movie is Love Actually because it depicts different scenarios in peoples’ lives during Christmas, but at the end they all come together to...
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