With Egypt in crisis, Yemen, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan still Middle East hotspots, this has not deterred Volkswagen from rolling out what could be a game-changing vehicle in the tiny country of Qatar. … more
On our way to the northern edge of Minnesota for a New Year’s celebration, to a ski town called Lutsen, my fiancé and I made a pit stop in the city of Duluth. It was late on a Thursday night, … more
While out of town, I had the chance to do some Actual Reading. It was delightful–staying at my folks’ place, we were all four of us staying in one big room, so there wasn’t much … more
I’d been meaning to write about this for a while, and today Erin’s post over at The Conscious Shopper inspired me to just sit down and do it… A couple of weeks ago I was hitting the … more
Ecolissa.com carries only fashionable eco friendly and vegan clothing made of sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, soy, modal, and tencel.
I am so excited I'm not sure where to start! You see, my husband is an ice cream addict. Hence I have tasted one too many store bought ice creams. I was never an ice cream lover simply because I've … more
I’ve talked about a couple of residential wind turbines in the past such as the MagLev and the Helix. Both of these are fine units. But, now I’d like to talk about the Air-X … more
It's a nice documentary to watch.. or rather must watch documentary . The statistics were unbelievable, and it was presented nicely as well. I really like the documentary, and I think it carries a … more
My daughter had a rash with these all the time, but she did with all disposables anyway. These are great though if there is absolutely no way you can cloth diaper! We use cloth full time now, but I've … more
I've been drinking my filtered water from stainless bottles for a while now. The risks of BPA in plastic have been underestimated for too long and it has recently been linked to infertility even more … more
Honestly, as of a month ago I had never heard of Three Sisters Cereal. That changed when the company recently contacted me and were nice enough to give me three of their cereals to review. I was very … more
I have heard personal stories of dramatic health improvement by going organic. This article cites medical studies which demonstrate the importance of eliminating pesticides from our diet. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr … more
I toured the Lover's Leap plantation and processing plant in Sri Lanka in early 2010. They sell to many other resellers. It's a big operation, but still very simple in … more
I had this beautiful water bottle before. However, I had purchased it at a museum, which to replace it would have meant quite a long drive to and from. All that time. All that gas. All that pollution. … more
This maker advertises his teas as "ethically grown." Dilmah, founded by Merrill J. Fernando, seeks to revive the tea trade in his native Sri Lanka, and to grow blends that favor … more
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NormaLehmeierHartie posted a Quick Tip about Reusable Shopping Bag.
September 02, 2010
All of the major beauty brands have had it too easy for far too long. They put whatever they want, including untested chemicals, into makeup that us girls just can't live without. For a while we were … more
I used these with my youngest son. Although they run more per diaper, they were the most absorbent I ever used. He never leaked, not even overnight. These are worth the extra money.
"How to Grow Fresh Air" is a nonfiction book about plants' ability to remove common office and household toxins from our indoor air. The book had two parts: 31 pages on how plants purify the air and what … more
Formerly of Chez Panisse, food writer Fletcher builds her cookbook around the CSA - community sustainable agriculture - model, in which locals buy shares in a farm, providing income to the farmer and … more
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dailyreusables posted a Quick Tip about Organic Gardening.
July 23, 2010
Try to start a garden with friends near by or good neighbors. It can help spread any costs and also give each other back up if vacations or work take you away for several days.
I am reading this right now, and am so inspired by the endeavors of her family! This book includes scholarly essays and stories about manufactured and local food, making you think about how your values … more
Sure, I'd do this all too, if I had the money Kingsolver has. The book is inspiring- but what about those of us who can't afford to drop everything, to always buy local, etc etc.