A/V Fridays: Dr. Bronner was a weird dude, but he sure made good soap.

May 9th, 2008

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Don’t Forget to Stamp Out Hunger!

May 9th, 2008

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Don’t forget to leave out some nonperishables for the mailperson to pick up tomorrow!

In case you didn’t catch Equa Yona’s comment (on this post) about what kinds of food to include in your bag, I wanted  post it again here. Read the rest of this entry »

Tip of the Day - Eco-Friendly Weddings: Favors & Registry

May 9th, 2008

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Giving favors to your guests and receiving gifts from them are common wedding practices. Remember that it’s your wedding and you should do what is important to you. Don’t feel like you have to give out favors or register for gifts, but if you do, make a little extra effort to go green. Read the rest of this entry »

What’s Going On

May 9th, 2008

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Petite Planet looks for safer baby formulas.

Simple + Green debates organic vs. conventional.

The Green Life says if you still have an answering machine, it’s time to update.

Tiny Choices talks about getting your plants to water themselves.

Witch Hazel has a great kids craft.

Fatman Unleashed has a controversial post up.  What do you think?

Photo by Magnus Manske 

Give it a Try: Let’s Talk About My Armpits

May 8th, 2008

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A few weeks ago we talked about deodorant. Lots of people feel let down by natural deodorants, but the health risks associated with antiperspirants make it hard to feel okay about using them. Since our discussion, I’ve been trying something new, and it’s been working wonderfully.  Gray Matters just blogged about natural deodorants not working well enough, and it reminded me to write a post about it.

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Honeybee Gardens: Truly Natural Mascara

May 8th, 2008

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I remember seeing an episode of 90210 at a sleep over party (I wasn’t allowed to watch it at home). Kelly was crying about something and there were black streaks streaming down her face.

“Ew! What’s on her face?” one of the girls yelled.

“Her mascara,” another girl, replied, shaking her head gravely.

Well, right then and there, my little pre-teen self silently swore it would never happen to her, and wore waterproof mascara for the next seventeen years. Read the rest of this entry »

Tip of the Day - Eco-Friendly Weddings: The Dress

May 8th, 2008

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“So, what does your dress look like?” is one of the first questions people ask when they find out you’re getting married. Your wedding dress may be white, but it can still be green. Read the rest of this entry »

What’s Going On

May 8th, 2008

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The Modern Gal talks recycling.

Beej is making some changes.

Free & Flawed tells us how to recycle old electronics and get a chance to win an iPhone.

Blogfish discusses The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Tiny Choices questions if vinegar is made from petroleum.

Petite Planet found my next pair of shoes.

If there were more people like Fake Plastic Fish, the world would definitely be a better place.

Last Minute Gift

May 7th, 2008

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I needed to get a gift for a certain special lady in our lives (Grandma, stop reading this).  I had to run an errand on the Target side of town.  Inspired by Mickey’s recent shopping trip, I decided I’d search the aisles for something fun and eco-friendly.  Here’s what I found:

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Tip of the Day - Eco-Friendly Weddings: Flowers

May 7th, 2008

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Flowers are a huge part of many wedding celebrations. Make sure the flowers you chose are eco-friendly ones.

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