Toxins in Make-up You Tube Interview With Stacy Malkan

Celeste interviews Stacy Malkan here

Check the safety rating of YOUR beauty & personal care products here.

Author Interview: Through The Eyes Of Fear: Domestic Abuse Survivor Tells All

I had the opportunity to interview J.K., author of Through The Eyes of Fear, a gripping true life domestic abuse story. I welcome you to watch the interview and pick up a copy of this powerful book here to learn more about domestic violence abuse which affects children, teens, adults and elders.

SuperFoods RX--Green Your Life with These 14 Nutritious Powerhouse SuperFoods!

If there is one book everyone should read today, it's this one!

According to the book: SuperFoods RX by Steven Pratt, M.D., and Kathy Matthews, the fourteen nutritious powerhouse SuperFoods that will change your life are:

• Beans (peas, green beans, lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, dried bean family)
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Oats (super sidekicks-wheat germ & ground flaxseed)
  
• Oranges
• Pumpkin
• Wild Salmon
• Soy
• Spinach
• Tea
• Tomatoes
• Turkey (skinless breast)
• Walnuts (sidekicks-peanuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, almonds,pumpkin seeds)
  
• Yogurt
  

Book Giveaway: The Truth About Email Marketing by Simms Jenkins

NEWSFLASH: BOOK GIVEAWAY!

Enter to win a free copy of Simms Jenkin's book,
The Truth About Email Marketing.

DETAILS: Simply post a comment below and then Email me (greenwithceleste@yahoo.com) to let me know why you should be the winner of this book!
This will qualify YOU to be entered into the drawing.

A Go Green With Celeste winner will be randomly selected on September 30, 2008.
Open to individuals in USA (lower 48) states only. One entry per person.
All entries must be received by September 29, 2008, by 11PM CST.
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~Q&A with the author,
Simms Jenkins~

www.TheTruthAboutEmailMarketing.com

Q: Simms, how did you become sold on the power of email marketing?
A: Prior to founding BrightWave Marketing, I ran the Customer Relationship Management group for a major media company that had a network of websites. When I saw first hand the ability to send a message and minutes later see a surge of responses and resulting web traffic as well as the ability to measure this response in real time, I was hooked. I then built the company to help clients more efficiently and strategically seize the benefits of email marketing.

Q: What sets your book apart from all the rest of the email marketing books?
A: I think there are only a couple of meaningful and serious books on the subject by true industry experts and hopefully my book is equally approachable for email novices as it is for big company email marketing managers. The feedback and reviews http://www.thetruthaboutemailmarketing.com/reviews/ I have received have been really strong to date so I feel like I accomplished that. It is worth mentioning that the biggest compliment I could get on this book would be for an email marketing professional to use it on a daily basis and keep it on their desk as a reference guide.

Q: Give us an email marketing secret that most small business owners would be surprised to learn about.
A: There are many small businesses using email more effectively than Fortune 500 companies. That is one of the beauties of email marketing. It is not about money like some other marketing and media channels but it takes time, resourcefulness and the understanding that permission email is a powerful method of communication but one that should not be abused. Because it is so measurable, any small business owner gets incredible feedback on what their customers and prospects are interested in as well as what they are not. That info can be priceless.

Q: Email marketing is certainly eco-friendly. Did you have a "green" plan from the start?
A: I wish I could tell you that it was part of the master plan but it wasn’t. It is certainly a major reason to consider using email marketing though. I am still surprised to find many leading companies not finding that to be an attractive benefit of email marketing. I know I appreciate the companies that offer me the opportunity to receive bills or promotions via email as opposed to a catalog or letter that gets thrown away immediately. We have found some our clients (http://www.brightwavemarketing.com/clients.html) are leveraging the benefit of email as an eco-friendly communication tool as it makes sense and relates to their brand and offerings. I hope and expect to see more of that.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Simms Jenkins is Chief Executive Officer of BrightWave Marketing, an award-winning email marketing services firm specializing in the strategic optimization of email marketing programs.

Jenkins is regarded as one of the leading experts in the email marketing industry and the expertise of both Jenkins and BrightWave clients have been recognized and featured by many media outlets including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bloomberg TV, eMarketer, Email Marketing Reports, MarketingSherpa, DMNews and ClickZ.

Jenkins and his column for iMedia Connection, a leading interactive Marketing and Media publication, has been called one of the top 21 information sources for email marketers.

Jenkins serves on the eMarketing Association's Board of Advisors and is a Board Member of Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association (AiMA). Jenkins is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio and resides in Atlanta with his wife and two sons.

Free Book & Tote Giveaway Contest: REALLY GREEN by Debra Lynn Dadd

NEWSFLASH: TOTE & BOOK GIVEAWAY!

Receive a FREE tote &
and a copy of REALLY GREEN by Debra Lynn Dadd, one of my expert Go Green With Celeste contributors!

Visit her website here:
http://www.debraslist.com

DETAILS: Simply post a comment below and then Email me (greenwithceleste@yahoo.com) to let me know why you should be the winner of this free set! This will qualify YOU to be entered into the drawing.

A Go Green With Celeste winner will be randomly selected on September 10, 2008.
Open to individuals in USA (lower 48) states only. One entry per person.
All entries must be received by September 9, 2008, by 11PM CST.

Pay Less For Gas by Debra Lynn Dadd

Pay Less For Gas

by Debra Lynn Dadd,
Author of Really Green & Home Safe Home

Order Debra's books here:
http://www.dld123.com/reallygreen/

Now that gasoline prices are higher than ever, here are ten simple tips for conserving gasoline and getting the most out of every gallon. You'll save money, save energy, and reduce air pollution as well.

1. Plan errands

Run errands in logical sequence so you don't have to backtrack and drive extra miles. You'll save time, too.

2. Drive conservatively

Lower speeds, slower starts, and gradual accelerations improve fuel economy.

3. Anticipate traffic stops and slowdowns

Look ahead for red lights. If you are approaching a red light that has been on for a while, see if you can coast toward it at less than full speed so that by the time you reach it it has a chance to turn green and you can go through the light without having to stop completely. This saves gas.

4. Minimize use of air conditioning

Using air conditioning can significantly increase your gasoline consumption. Before turning on the air conditioning, open windows to flush out hot air from the car. Park in the shade or use an inexpensive window sun shade to keep your car cool. Carry frozen water in bottles to keep your body cool and hydrated. You can reduce or even eliminate the need for air conditioning by choosing a car with light exterior and interior colors and side vent windows, or add window glazings that slow solar adsorption or a sunroofs to your existing or new car.

5. Remove non-essential weight from your car

Don't carry items that you don't need all the time, such as a toolbox, or a full or partial gas can. Carry what you need, but remember that more weight uses more fuel to move the car.

6. Don't leave the car idling for extended periods of time.

If a drive-through line looks longer than a minute or two, park instead and go inside the building (you'll probably get faster service, too).

7. Maintain your tires

Keep them inflated to the proper pressure, and make sure they are wearing evenly. Align, balance and rotate as needed. Even one underinflated tire can cause more gasoline usage. Get an inexpensive tire pressure gauge (available at any auto supply store) and check your tires at least every month. Check tires when they are cold (before you have driven on them) to measure pressure properly.

8. Change the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles

The oil filter removes dirt and particles from the engine so the parts move more freely. Old oil gets less slippery and doesn't lubricate as well. Well-lubricated engine parts require less fuel to run and create less pollution.

9. Change the air filter at the recommended intervals

This could be from 6,000 to 30,000 miles depending on conditions. A new air filter allows more clean air to get in the engine, allowing it to burn more efficiently.

10. Maintain your automobile

Increase fuel efficiency with regular tune-ups at intervals recommended by the auto manufacturer.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hailed as "The Queen of Green" by the New York Times, Debra Lynn Dadd has been a leading consumer advocate for products and lifestyle choices that are better for health and the environment since 1982. Visit her website to learn more about her new book Home Safe Home, to sign up for her free email newsletters, and to browse 100s of links to 1000s of nontoxic, natural and earthwise products. http://www.dld123.com

http://www.dld123.com/reallygreen/

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