Just returning from a quick visit to Hollywood to attend the official launch party of the new book, Just Green It! available at Barnes & Noble and also at JustGreenIt.net. The authors are long-time friends of mine and I was thrilled to be there to help them celebrate a pinnacle moment in their quest to help educate consumers on how to make healthier choices for themselves and their families every day.
Ron and Lisa Beres began with a simple idea to create a website that would be a one-stop shop for green, organic & healthy products at GreenNest.com.
Rachelle Begley Jr. & Lisa
From there, as certified Green Building Professionals and Building Biologists, they’ve become recognized consultants on the topic of green living, appearing on The Today Show, The Doctors, Chelsea Lately, Fox & Friends and Discovery’s Planet Green. Now condensing their years of research into one easy-to-read, flip-thru book filled with “simple swaps to save the planet and your health,” Lisa and Ron have made the green life more accessible to all. Whether you already live the green lifestyle and are looking for more ways to live healthier and help the environment, or you are just getting ready to dip your toe in and test the waters, Just Green It! will satisfy.
Emily, Lisa and me
While I missed meeting Mrs. Rachelle Begley Jr. (Living with Ed) I did meet many other beautiful people at the party – new faces and old friends alike. I’ve never seen so many glowing faces in one place. Literally.
Greenopolis even stopped by the party, at the upscale and one-of-a-kind furniture showroom, Environment Furniture in West Hollywood to interview the authors:
Every detail of the event was perfectly put together including the delicious vegan hors d’ouvres, uniquely blended cocktails and other tasty treats I never knew could be so flavorful and organic at the same time. At the end of the evening, terrific prizes were raffled off including an Austin HealthMate air purifier worth $500!
Though I did not win the air purifier, I did love bringing home my green, eco-friendly, reusable tote bag filled with goodies from the sponsors of the event. My favorite of the bunch – an adorable all organic bear named Chester, by MiYim, which has quickly become my daughter’s favorite and made the plane ride home to Denver all the more pleasant.
I also brought home one copy of Just Green It!, signed by Lisa to give away to one of my blog readers!
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I have done some green things around my home, but am only getting started. We have solar outside lights which we love because they are maintenance free.
What a great place to start, Susan! You will love how many other easy-to-implement, easy-to-maintain ideas are contained in the book. It’s been so helpful for me to see where I can be doing more without great expense or effort!
i have change out my bad toxic cleaners for natural cleaners . i started some eating organic fruit. i got a filter shower head. and i have a solar light on my patio
Love my filtered water shower head. That’s one simple change that feels great too! Thanks for sharing, Josh!
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