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Insect Killer That You Can Eat: Diatomaceous Earth

February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Learn the health benefits of DE.

I know what you must be thinking. No way would I ever ingest a product that could kill insects. You may be surprised to know that many people do this daily when they dine on fresh fruits and veggies. Many of your produce items have been genetically-modified to include insecticide in their genetic makeup. A bug eats the produce and they die. But this is not the bug killer I am referring to. I am talking about a million-year-old gift from Mother Nature herself. This is not a man-made chemical ... Continue Reading

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Eco Friendly Spring Wardrobe Essentials

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The grass is turning green, but can your wardrobe? Make sustainable choices and vote with your wallet by choosing bamboo, organic cotton, and fair trade!

Spring is here! How delightful to be wearing short sleeve shirts again. Goodbye socks and boots, hello flip-flops and sun hats. My wardrobe can surely use a little dose of spring. If you’re on the eco-friendly band wagon already or just getting started - you can even expand your green endeavors to your wardrobe. In case you are not aware, regular cotton is grown using copious amounts of chemicals that end up in our air and water. Let’s not even talk about synthetic polyester. There are many ... Continue Reading

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Five Ways to Shop Local Using the Internet

March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Make an effort to shop local, support small businesses in your neighborhood, and save money!

If one of your green goals is to shop local and support more businesses in your area, you do not have to abandon the Internet altogether. You can use the web to locate the best shops, services, and restaurants in your area. Research local gems and avoid dud spots using these five sites: LocalHarvest.org This site contains the most complete listings of local farms, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), farmer’s markets, and restaurants that serve local fare. You can often get great deals ... Continue Reading

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Green New Year’s Resolutions

January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Incorporate green living into your new year’s resolutions this year.

With the start of a New Year, many of you are probably considering buckling down on some New Year’s resolutions. Many of you may even be considering going green for the New Year. So where do you begin? Keep it Simple The worst thing you can do for a New Year’s resolution is make it too difficult. This goes for any resolution from weight loss, health, to greening up. You want to be sure that your goal is attainable. Small steps can equal big changes. If you make your goals to lofty you ... Continue Reading

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Green Living: Frugal or Luxurious?

November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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You can practice green living by saving on a small budget or living large.

It is a very common question and I’m here to answer it. Guess what? It can be either one. Living healthier and ‘greener’ is adjustable to your income. You can have it all or do with very little, it is possible to live green on both a $30,000 and a $300,000 income. If you think you can’t afford a healthy lifestyle - I’ll be blunt, that’s just a bad excuse. Simple green living can save you money both in short and long term spending. Of course if money grows on trees for you, you can ... Continue Reading

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Five Easy Ways to Save Money With Green Living

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Have fun and save money with these basic first steps to green living. Getting started is easier than you think.

When it comes to green living, many people are overwhelmed with all of the advice and expenses. But, in truth, many of the best ways to be gentler to our planet are simple and also save money. With a few basic first steps in green living, you'll discover how easy and fun it really is. Ditch the Disposables Choosing reusable products whenever possible is a great way to save money and reduce waste and is often the first step to green living. There are countless products that are designed to be ... Continue Reading

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