Modern Fabrics offers green decor fabric options which are Earth and purse friendly. So, ladies and gents, isn’t it time to spruce up the nest? Liven up the office decor? You bet with savings about 50 to 75% off of retail. Anna, come again. How can Modern Fabrics offer such deals? I am not going to [...]
November 2011
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What do you do with the skins of your vegetables? You know. After you make that big salad or vegetable soup? Did you realize that they could have a second life before they are banished to the composter? For years, I peeled carrots, chopped off the bottom of celery, and tore off garlic and onion [...]
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Sweet potatoes are chalk full of nutrients and easier to grow then you think. This my second year growing them. The prior year, I grew then in raised vegetable beds and had a so-so turnout. The potatoes were skinny and I reasoned that my growing season wasn’t long or hot enough. How come? These taters [...]
Double Impact furthers social change through its quizes, challenge, and daily do’s, sponsors by companies seeking brand awareness. The beauty of the program is people earn impact points, which translate into money for certain charities on the website. Previously, I wrote about how the program works; however, what really intrigued me was Double Impact’s business model. So, [...]
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What happens if I told you that your favorite charities could receive donations simply by you changing your habits to help the Earth. Not one dime out of your pocket. Anna, what do I have to do? Just log onto Double Impact. Choice one of the charities, and start taking their simple challenges to reduce [...]
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Welcome guest poster, Barbara Rodriguez, the organic celebrity nanny and author of ”The Organic Nanny’s Guide to Raising Healthy Kids: Reclaim a Natural Diet and Lifestyle for Your Child“ Hannah was a picky eater, and all her mother could get her interested in were hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and chicken nuggets. At least she was eating, [...]
Do certain scents bring back memories of a happy or carefree time in your life? Does a particular perfume remind you of how your mother smelt when she tucked you in at night? Or how the smell of the ocean reminded you of how you would endlessly play in the surf? Scents are powerful. [...]
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How many of you would love to grow your own potatoes? The only problem that seems to stand in your way is space. Well, guess what? My garden is living proof that space is no longer an issue to growing potatoes, eggplant, or peppers. especially when you have potato bags. Anna, you have a huge [...]
Welcome guest poster, Katy of Non-Toxic Kids, and author of new must read e-book, Eat-Non-Toxic: a manual for busy parents What’s up with that Butterball turkey? Sure, it’s cheaper, it’s available, and your mom used to make it, but… That turkey was likely raised on a factory farm. Just what is a factory farm? According to the website, Sustainable [...]
Welcome guest poster, Jakob Barry, who writes for Networx.com. When you come across an ant, roach, or silverfish in your home you probably stop in your tracks for a brief moment before deciding how to proceed. Should you ignore it, go for the kill, or capture and toss it outside? Stink bugs are one [...]
