About Me

G2Designs is a gift and t-shirt shop run by two conscious consumers who believe that shopping can be fun as well as share a positive message. So far we have zen and enviro-friendly designs. Take a look at our stores and see if something strikes your fancy.

Year of the Rat: What the Chinese Zodiac Says About 2008

February 7, 2008 marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac. What does this mean for 2008? Well, we have some ideas, but first let's cover some basic information so you have a better appreciation.

Mandalas: Finding Modern Meaning in this Ancient Art

What is a Mandala? A mandala has come to mean any pattern created to represent personal or cosmological wholeness. To get a better idea of how this symbol transcends spiritual mythology, it's important to understand some of the religious branches in...

Bag That Plastic! Why Canvas Totes Make Better Grocery Bags

When it comes to environmental issues, it is widely said that "As goes California, so goes the nation." This may very well be the case with outlawing plastic shopping bags, although we've yet to see a big rush on behalf of other states. We have, how...

Practicing Loving-Kindness

Lovingkindness - also known as metta - is a tenet of Buddhism. It is practiced in meditation, and expressed in everyday living. Noted author and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg writes: "...The key to our deepest happiness lies in changing our vis...