Monthly Archives: March 2013

Vegan Curious?

Or, should I say, plant-based diet curious? In December of last year I decided to try eating vegan meals after watching Forks Over Knives.  I knew it would be hard for a number of reasons: My husband has done all … Continue reading

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Gamification – Game On?!?

Gamification of climate change is the latest effort by Al Gore  to help those of us who are myopically focused on the daily-ness of life to look up and realize that our life support system (the Earth) needs our help. … Continue reading

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Bright Green Wins by a Nose!

Ok, so I know cold season is pretty much behind us, BUT, I just had to report on my recycled facial tissue findings. I tried three 100% recycled facial tissues over the winter: Seventh Generation, Forest Green and Bright Green. … Continue reading

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Win a Solar Power System

I don’t know about you, but when I get my electric bill, or any bill for that matter, if it is in paper form, I dump all the inserts into recycle and just focus on the bill itself. And, even … Continue reading

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Would you like deforestation with that?

Ahhh! Fast food. So, salty, so sweet, so bad for the environment (not to mention our waistlines). Does the thought of crispy, salty, warm fries have you craving a little fast food? It may be too late for your children, … Continue reading

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