I’m happy and excited to announce I’ve partnered with OpenSky to become an online shopkeeper!

OpenSky is a new way for people like me to bring people like you products I know and believe in, that I can personally recommend.

You know who you are! Anytime you ask me where I got something, my answer is usually, “Online…” It became a running joke, remember?

Well it’s real now. Teasing time is over. The “Something Exciting is Coming” badge has become a countdown clock, and you can begin shopping in my store right from this blog on August 10.

OpenSky allows me to bring you products in a personal way. Instead of reading a stranger’s review of an item you need, or seeing a random rating of stars next to it, my shop will be full of items I’ve handpicked, and come from suppliers you may not know about. And since we’re leading similar lifestyles, this is a win-win.

I’ve been shopping ethically and consciously for 15 years. It’s not always easy to spend your money in alignment with your values. My priority has been to buy products that were the least toxic to my person and my home, and to support suppliers that have a small footprint. After my son was born, these concerns became even more acute.

Take the CaliBowl for instance. It’s BPA-free! Made from food-grade Polypropylene, it’s durable and shatterproof, with partially recycled materials.

The "Mighty" CaliBowl :-D

It also has a nonslip bottom that really works! Believe me, my son is strong and he couldn’t budge it.

You don’t get this kind of personality and relationship when you go to any other online retailer, or big-box store. It’s an impersonal, dry experience, and who wants that?! Products in my store will be preselected for you for their utility, quality, dollar value, and the values of the people who make them.

Soon my store will go on its own page here. I’ll be highlighting the best of the best in individual posts too, like the CaliBowl which is even “mightier” than what’s been mentioned!

Please remember that my blog is about “help” and “care.” As you know, the blog has always included material related to “green” living, environmental issues, conservation and climate change. These are in alignment with living and practicing spirituality and Reiki. So is shopping in a way you can feel good about! As always, regular topics will continue to be explored.

If you happen to be a supplier of awesome products or are interested in selling from your own store, I heartily encourage you to follow the links.

In the meantime, pancakes anyone?