NEAT AND SWEET: is the new home and design website for women from the Sugar Network, an online media partner of . The new site, which will spotlight weekly features about do-it-yourself projects, product trends, online polls, gardening and more, is celebrating its debut with the “CasaSugar Win Your Wish List Sweepstakes.” The contest will give CasaSugar readers the chance to show their design prowess and win $5,000 to spend in furnishings from west elm. Visit . for more information.
KEEPING CLAY AT BAY: Tough soil is but one of the challenges facing Colorado gardeners. And while organic gardening may seem like it’s over the heads of most recreational green thumbs, one blossoming Boulder company makes it easy to organically repair damaged soil while planting instead of relying on chemicals that can further deplete the ecosystem. Organic Bountea produces several soil tonics and composts, and maintains a useful website to help educate soil-challenged gardeners and house-plant lovers about the benefits of going organic. Read more at . or call 800-798-0765.
CREATION NATION: Kids with an eye for art and design should check out this new LEGO campaign designed to promote and celebrate creativity. The company launched the campaign in Washington, D.C., earlier this summer by building a map of the United States out of LEGOs. Now it wants kids ages 6-13 to write a short essay about the importance of being creative. LEGO will award 10 children who enter the essay contest $5,000 to use for their favorite creative projects. Entries are due Sept. 17. Download entry forms at .
