The writer of this post is a self-proclaimed eco-geek! If there are buttons, levers, solar panels, or flashy lights – I’m pretty much in. And if it saves energy, makes its own, reuses something, made creatively from something else… that’s even better. Here are two of my favorite eco-gadgets from Moss Envy. The first one is [...]
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Eco Gadgets From Moss Envy
Posted in Moss Envy on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A Few of My Favorite Things…
Posted in Moss Envy on January 11, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Happy New Year! Time to turn over a new leaf they say… when I read that we only posted 11 blog posts last year, I was truly disappointed – I know we can do better! We have SO much more to say than that! So, on the other side of that new leaf is a [...]
B.(buy) L.(local) O.(organic) and G.(green)
Posted in Fair Trade, Green Product, Moss Envy, Reclaimed, tagged DeEtta, Knitting Needle Jewelry, Peace Coffee, Store Mom, Winter on November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My last Moss Envy blog was filled with reassurances that we are not only an “eco-friendly” store, but that we enjoy filling our space with the smallest of customers. We like to think of ourselves as not only eco-friendly, but kid and pet friendly too. My last signoff however, promised the next blog would be [...]
Help Moss Envy Hire An Employee!
Posted in Moss Envy, tagged Contest, Help, Intuit, Love a Local Business on November 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Moss Envy is participating in Intuit’s ongoing “Love a Local Business” contest! We need your help! If you love Moss Envy, small independent businesses, eco-friendliness, or just want to be a part in possibly stimulating our economy – all you have to do is VOTE! If Moss Envy wins – that means we could get [...]
A Mom and Pop Store In Your Neighborhood
Posted in Moss Envy on July 27, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Ask any owner of an independent, local store what some of their favorite experiences are when they are on duty, and I will bet my employee discount they will include the daily interactions with their customers. Every time we hear the door chime or your voices as you step across the threshold, there is a [...]
Everything I Learned I Learned at Moss Envy…
Posted in Moss Envy, tagged DeEtta Miller, Moss Envy Mom, Mother of Blogs on June 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My name is DeEtta Miller, otherwise known as “the Moss Envy Mom.” I have had the good fortune and joy of being “the store Mom” for 6 years. My daughter Tina and my son-in-law Ryan are the owners of Moss Envy. Being a fixture in the store, and a recent author, my clever kids have [...]
Continually Innovating at Moss Envy
Posted in Moss Envy on June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Moss Envy is engaging in some very cool and cutting edge technology to connect with our customers! Here are a few pieces of techno-slickness that have been implemented in the past month or so. 1. QR Codes! QR codes (like the one to the left) are like UPC bar codes, but in a square shape [...]
Why Mattresses from Moss Envy Make Sense…
Posted in Home, Made in the USA, Mattresses, Moss Envy, Natural, Non-toxic, Organic, Sustainable, tagged health and wellness, latex mattress, mattress, natural rubber, organic latex, savvy rest on March 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My name is Ryan North. I am the co-owner (along with my wife) of Moss Envy. I am 36 years old and have spent about 13,350 nights sleeping on a mattress. That’s about (give or take a few all nighters in college) 106,800 hours spent laying, resting, sleeping, reading, and uh… doing other such things [...]
Valentine’s Day Ideas from Moss Envy
Posted in Moss Envy on February 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Moss Envy has assembled a collection of sexy and sassy gifts for you to share with your lover this February 14th! Here are our top 5 ideas: 1. Set the mood with this sensual Palmarosa and Geranium scented candle – blended from 100% beeswax and essential oils. The enchanting aroma promotes relaxation and sparks desire! [...]
Moss Envy Acquires Birch Clothings ENTIRE Inventory!
Posted in Clothing & Accessories, Fair Trade, Moss Envy, Organic, tagged Accessories, Birch Clothing, Clothing, Fair-Trade, Organic on January 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In February of 2010, the Twin Cities’ only organic/fair-trade clothing boutique, Birch Clothing shut its doors. This was truly a loss to Minneapolis’ retail scene. There was no other place you could go and be exposed to such a variety of quality clothing and accessories all made under fair labor conditions and with sustainable fabrics [...]
