More Hip Than Hippie - Eco-Friendly Jewelry
This week Jill-icious is in the house! We talk Biddies, Jewels and a whole lotta emails. It's a great show so tune in!

Make A Difference: The Lascivious Biddies (one of our faves) are on a mission for MS (multiple sclerosis). Amanda, the lead singer, was diagnosed with MS back in 2005. Our own Jill was diagnosed with MS back in 2002 and she shares her experience and feelings on the subject. Listen to the promo here.

Team Biddy is walking in New York on April 23rd to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research. While we can't participate in the walk, we can help to raise funds. With that in mind, please click here to make a contribution to Team Biddy or to find out how you can join them if you'll be in the New York area. Come join us in helping the Biddies reach their goal!

The Beer: Blue Moon from Coors Brewing Co

The Chocolate: Sweet Riot Cacao Nibs. - You gotta try these!

Hip News:

• From Grist Magazine - In a new lawsuit, the Center for Biological Diversity has charged the Bush Administration with violating the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which requires the feds to regularly update fuel economy standards to the "maximum feasible level".
• About.com - March 29, 2006. Rule fails to lower consumer costs or ease U.S. Oil Dependency.
• ABC News - Bald Eagle Tends to Nest as Single Dad (Mom's in ICU with injuries from a terrorizing bimbo eagle).
• Tupperware - Val got her letter from Tuppeware explaining the type of plastic used in their products. Highlights from the letter include that Polycarbonate (#7) that we have expressed concern from is used in the following products. The Rock 'N ServeÃ?¢?Ã?¢ line, Pizza Keep 'N Heat container, TupperCareÃ?¢?Ã?¢ baby bottle, the base of the Meals-in-MinutesÃ?¢?Ã?¢ Microsteamer, elegant serving line, Table Collection and, from time to time, tumblers.

More Hip Finds of the Week:

• Farm to School programs connecting schools with local farms
• Ben & Jerry's Do Us a Flavor Contest. Ok - here's the deal. We want 1000 people to submit the More Hip Beer and Chocolate flavored ice cream. We need a name. Help us out. Here's the details of the contest: http://www.benandjerrys.com/scoop_shops/dousaflavor/index.cfm
• Time to check out? Visit www.eshopafrica.com to explore the offering of Fair Trade Coffins. Or, have one custom made in the design of your wildest dreams
• Doie Designs - Jill does love her bamboo shirt!
• Join a Vanpool.

Main Topic - Eco Friendly Jewelry.
Yes! You can look gorgeous and be green. Here are some sources to check out.

• http://www.tiffany.com (and you get the nifty blue box)
• http://www.greenkarat.com
• http://www.zales.com
• http://www.leberjeweler.com
• http://www.nodirtygold.org
• http://goldmuse.net/

Listener Emails

• Dagoba chocolate recall. Don't panic. They have been very responsive and direct and all offending bars are off shelves. Val had a talk with Melissa from Dagoba and she is still eating Dagoba chocolate - lots of it. Remember - part of what makes a great company is how they react when something negative happens.
• Listener Howard sent us this little diddy on the effect of not supporting local business.
• Listener bjk recommended this book for Dori as a resource of dealing with a pre-tween. Yeah, good luck with that. The Care and Keeping of You
• Patrick sent us an article about possible ethanol shortage - He also sent this one http://www.earth-policy.org/Updates/2006/Update52.htm
• Michael provided an article about Volkswagon's Blue/Green cars
• Alison recommended a list of coopamerica books that are very cool. Check them out. She also recommended these sites to get rid of your batteries.
  • NYC Wasteless
  • www.nlrlamp.com
  • www.recyclekits.com
• BJK - Check out the ring!
  
• Susan from Georgia Says she loves listening to More Hip than Hippie. She says it is a great compliment to other shows that are helping her to think green.
  • Beyondorganic.com
  • Podchef Podcast

Thanks to the Lascivious Biddies for allowing us to play their music and for their efforts to raise funds for an MS cure. Thanks also to Sweet Riot for sending the Chocolate Nibs. Email us at hip@greenfeet.com. Don't forget to vote for us at Podcastalley.com, review our show at iTunes and Podcast Pickle , and while you're at it, tell all your friends, and if they won't listen tie them to a chair and stick some ear buds in their ears. (Please note: We don't actually condone violence - unless it helps build our listener base.)