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| The Gilded Age Turns Green |
| 2008-09-22 08:56:00 |
Don't blink. The world we live in is an unprecendented state of flux. First off, our planet is in serious trouble. Ice sheets are melting quicker than originally predicted. Stronger than usual weather patterns have caused a disturbing series of damaging storms. Without immediate intervention, the future is unknown.Next is the U.S. economy, which is crumbling before our very eyes. Thanks to corporate greed and regulation "lite" from our government agencies, Americans are likely to experience a rather unpleasant recession in the coming months and perhaps years. We, the taxpayers are now financing the bailout to the tune of $700 billion dollars. The bright light in this is the fact that we, the people will not lose everything and jump out of windows like in 1929.Lastly is government. We have ...
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| Mc Mansions are Out and Prefabs are In |
| 2008-09-17 08:06:00 |
There was a time when prefab housing of any type was frowned upon. It was always cheap, sometimes tacky and worst of all, a major faux pas. However, times are a-changing. With surging inflation and the increasing popularity of "green", reducing your carbon footprint and downsizing is becoming positively chic. Whether you are on the market for a little cottage or an entire house, pre-fabs come in all prices, shapes and sizes.Several home designers and architects are catching onto this and are releasing their own pre-fab designs. One is these new fangled manufacturers is Kithaus. Kithaus has created several designs that are compact and easy to install due to lightweight construction materials. Furthermore, they offer homeowners the option of adding a small backyard office/retreat/playroom wi...
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| Eco Floors: Natural Cork by Globus Cork |
| 2008-09-15 08:32:00 |
When renovating my "green" house this summer, I chose to do the kitchen floor in a natural cork material. I wanted to use something durable, beautiful and sustainable, and cork was a perfect solution. I looked to a local New York manufacturer, Globus Cork to provide the product as well as an education in cork flooring. First off, cork is a renewal material - it gets harvested from the bark of cork oak trees every 9 years and it then grows back. Even so, the cork tiles themselves are made from the scraps of the wine cork manufacturing process, so they are truly a recycled product. Folks, you really can't get much greener than that! Once the tiles are formed, depending on the color/style, they get a coat of voc-free stain and sealer. Cork tiles come in either the glue down or the floating va...
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| World of Good by Ebay |
| 2008-09-12 10:24:00 |
Whenever I travel abroad, I usually like to buy a little something from the region to remind me of the trip. When I went to Greece, it was these leather sandals ( I called them Jesus sandals- you can picture them now) or in St. Johns, it was a small sculpture made by a local artist. Usually it's something a little funky and indigenous to the region, although in Italy, I opt for Furla, Fendi and Ferragamo. Hey, I'm human and I'm female- what can you do.Anyway, you don't have to travel all over the place to find special treasures from around the globe. Check out Ebay's own, A World of Good. World of Good.com connects the purchasing power of developed nations like ours with local artisans world wide. They offer products in just about every category imaginable and each purchase makes a positiv...
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| Recycled Bags a la Stella McCartney for LeSportsac |
| 2008-09-08 08:30:00 |
Among the top designers in the world, Stella McCartney is clearly a leader in the green movement. First came her line of Organic Skin Care, and now this: Functional and super chic bags, rucksacks and luggage designed with recycled materials! Finally, my theory that "green" is not just for crunchers anymore is proven once and for all. Oh contrere, eco chic is headed our way like a Category 2 Hurricane.Case in point: Her new Fall line for LeSportsac, made from 100% recycled nylon and other recycled materials. You go girl! These are the it-bags for the stylishly eco-conscious. There are plenty of varieties such as hobos, totes, travel bags, and even a convertible rucksack ( a personal fav.)Stella's smart designs can be found at top retailers, but for more information and a look at every bag,...
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| Thoughts about the Conventions |
| 2008-09-07 07:26:00 |
I know this is a green blog but I just have to give a shout out to my former fav Presidential candidate, Senator Hillary Clinton. As a woman, I can really appreciate her accomplishments, especially as a champion for the rights of women and children. She has the unique ability to understand the needs of our nation, government and world as well a woman/mother. She delivered a kick-butt speech to the Democratic delegates last month and I am sorry to see her off the ticket, as I'm sure many others are as well. I smell a prominent cabinet position, probably related to universal health care, and a campaign debt reduction deal to boot. Thankfully, the party seems fully committed to reducing our dependence on foreign oil and developing green collar jobs and that guy, Barack is not such a bad choic...
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| Eco Beauty: Scrub-a-Dub Dub |
| 2008-09-04 19:21:00 |
Have you ever tried one of those super-rough exfoliating facial scrubs? You know, the kind with some sort of microscopic roughage that feels like you are rubbing #300 sand paper on your face? For years, I endured those grueling treatments in the hopes of that pure, baby soft porcelain skin of yesteryear. The fact is, that skin will not reappear on this face any time soon, torture or not. Plus they were completely unnecessary to begin with. "No pain, no gain" is not the motto for facial cleansing. Luckily, I found a natural, chem-free skin care line complete with a wonderful exfoliator!It's a skin and hair care line from Noah's Naturals. The company was founded by the creator of Aveda who decided it was time to launch an eco-line of beauty products. One of them is the Exfoliating Face Scru...
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| Green House Makeover : Eco-Friendly Hardwood Floors |
| 2008-08-25 21:10:00 |
When I purchased a 1920s Colonial for renovation, I wanted to maintain its original character yet use as many eco-friendly products and features as possible. The house had the original hardwood floors throughout; Douglas Fir on the first floor and Southern Yellow Pine on the second floor. Both were shabby. The first floor showed plenty of discoloration, large scratches and even a hump in the middle of the floor. The second floor was partially covered in hideous pink ceramic tiles, so we weren't sure what would happen. We knew that the green way to go was to salvage as much original planking as possible, rather than to scrap it and start new. But would it work?Our plan of action was to hire the best flooring contractor in ...
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| Fuel Efficient SUV Alternative |
| 2008-08-25 12:50:00 |
So my lease is up and I'm looking for a new ride. Since the Aston Martin doesn't come in a fuel efficient model, I guess I need to keep searching. (As if.) The real story is that I have been on the waiting list for the Toyota Prius for about 3 months now, and I don't get the impression that they will be calling me back any time soon. My battered ego is sad to report that low cut blouses, shameless flirtation and heavy batting of the eyelashes did absolutely nothing to speed up this lengthy process. But the good news is that I think I found the answer for all those moms out there that are not looking forward to parting with their beloved SUV but need a nicely equipped, spacious car. The Volkwagen TDI Clean Diesel Jetta Sportwagen. The photo above is just the ...
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| Who are Today's Real Greenies? |
| 2008-08-22 08:17:00 |
Once you become involved in the green movement, it tends to do something to you. At least it did to me. It hypnotically lulls you into an obsessive state and suddenly, you find yourself weighing the green attributes and qualifications of just about everything that comes across your path. Thankfully, because this has been a great source of benefits for my family. The one exception? Shoes and bags, which I proudly maintain my original obsessive allegiance. My highly plausible argument is that the lifespan of quality goods is much longer than the "Made in China" equivalent, so you need to buy less overall. Case in point, I have a Gucci bag that is at least 10 years old and after lots of wear, it still looks as good as new.In trying to determine who exactly might be listening to my rantings ab...
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| Green House Makeover: Toilet Talk |
| 2008-08-20 13:10:00 |
Did you know that your old toilet (circa 1994 or earlier) uses up to 70% more water annually than a new dual flusher? In areas where water costs are high, replacing your old bowl can save you some significant coin! Since our fresh water supplies in parts of this country are dwindling and are expected to drop precipitously low in the future, dual flushing technologies are essential.At our recent House">Green House Showcase in New York, reducing water consumption was one of our main objectives. One way to meet this goal was to install dual flushers. These toilets have been used for years in Europe and Asia, and they are slowly making their way to the US. Here's how they work: there are 2 flushi...
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| Free Pass to The Best Green Gym |
| 2008-08-20 09:15:00 |
Once a month, my refined sugar intake requirements elevate quite uncontrollably. I find myself noshing on anything processed with a high sugar and chocolate content. Also, my emotional sensitivity borders on the psychotic. It's very possible to find me sobbing after a touching TV commercial or in last night's case, the presentation of the gold medal to adorable Shaun Johnson. Either I need to be committed or it's simply that time of the month. I need to hit the gym offset this bizarre imbalance pronto! The Olympic coverage is not helping either. I find my eyes glued to the TV screen in sheer exhaustion night after night, even to watch rowing! Kudos to NBC's mesmerizing coverage.I love sports. Not only watching them, but participating in them as well. When I can't run and cycle on the stree...
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| Green House Showcase 2008 Photos |
| 2008-08-14 17:52:00 |
It doesn't look even remotely green, does it? Ha ha, yet it totally is! For those of you poor souls who didn't attended this event, watch the slide show attached to see the results. The home was completely renovated in a sustainable and environmentally sensitive way thanks to the consulting work by Kristing Livadas. Eh hem, that's me. My work on this project, coupled with my research and present study for the LEED AP exam enables me to successfully complete green minded projects, both commercial and residential. Here's a listing of the green attributes we added to this 1920s Colonial Charmer: 1. Rhino Shield Exterior Paint (insulating and guaranteed for 25 years) 2. BonaKemi water based stains and sealers for the 90+ year old wood floors 3. Sherwin Williams Harmony no-voc paint 4. be...
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| Eco Furnishings Found Locally at Crate & Barrel |
| 2008-08-03 23:00:00 |
After renovating a house recently with all environmentally friendly features, it was now time to look at furnishings. Of course, I wanted to go eco friendly. Home furnishings can be toxic and negatively impact your indoor air quality. I learned this first hand last year. I made the incredibly stupid decision to purchase some bedroom furniture from a major national furniture chain. A few hours after it arrived, I noticed a heavy "new car/furniture" type of scent in the room. I figured it was just new and needed some time to air out. After a day, the odor was still there. After 4 days, the odor was still there. After 10 days straight with the windows opened, the odor DID NOT dissipate AT ALL! I was having visions of those poor people in New Orleans in t...
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| Mercedes Halts Production of Petro-powered Cars by 2015 |
| 2008-07-09 20:33:00 |
I found an article on EcoGeek.org that talks about how Mercedes Benz plans to remove petro-powered cars from their line up by 2015. According to the source, they plan to focus their research on electric, fuel cells and biofuels. About $4 million dollars have been spent on the project to date, with a plan to spend an additional $1.4 billion by 2014. I don't know about the rest of you but this sounds like a crock to me! Trust me, I am completely for the reduction in the use of fossil fuels, but how could this be? The year 2015 is only 6 1/2 years away - that would be a monumental achievement. Is there a plan to modify gas stations to biofuel hubs within this time frame that I haven't heard of? Why hasn't this announcement b...
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| Eco-Fabulous Bath Furniture by Waterfall |
| 2008-07-05 18:08:00 |
Are you looking for eco-friendly bathroom furniture that is not only green but beautiful and functional? On my endless quest for all things green, I have noticed that finding something chic and green was not easy. Luckily, I found the needle in the haystack: Waterfall Bathroom Furniture. As you can see by the photos, Waterfall offers a variety of styles that are sure to please even the most discriminating tastes. The materials used to make them are all environmentally responsible: from FSC certified MDF (medium density fiberboard) to the lowest VOC (volatile organic compounds), water based paints available. Even the countertops are made of CaesarStone, a certified green product. Add a low flow faucet and your vanity will...
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| Green House Makeover 4 - My Plan for Success |
| 2008-06-29 15:17:00 |
Here is our overall game plan in the "greenovation" of our currently unattractive house.Our mission is to create a beautiful, healthy, energy efficient home for:1. one very lucky person or family to purchase, and2. our heavily publicized, heavily sponsored and widely anticipated "Green House Showcase" Event, which will be open to the general public. We are offering free guided tours on July 26-27th, so consumers can learn about the dozens of cool, green products and features that we have installed.Yes, I need to sell this house so I can feed my family, but my core objective is to educate consumers about affordable and fabulous products that can green their own homes. Green Homes are not only for Holly celebs, the super...
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| Get Your Free Organic T-Shirt |
| 2008-06-26 20:13:00 |
...with your $30 contribution to the Obama campaign!
The last few Presidential elections, for me, were about picking the dog with the least fleas.
Not much has changed this time around, but the state of our planet and country are in complete disarray. This election requires our careful reflection and analysis. Because none of us have much time for that, here's a link to Grist, which offers a fact sheet on their home page for each candidate in regards to the environment.
The Obama camp has received the full support of the Sierra Club, as you may or may not be aware. I feel rather confident in my statement that I expect most, if not all of the remaining environmental groups to do the same.
Since the Democratic party has pledged that they are running the entire campaign on the pocket change of average Americans vs. special interest money (a rather noble gesture), I feel that it is my duty to help.
The Obama Camp is offering a "free" organic T-shirt to all contributors of $30 or more......
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| A Simple Way to Stretch your Gas Dollar |
| 2008-06-22 21:43:00 |
I have mentioned this tip before, but in light of today's outrageous gas prices, I wanted to share it with you again. Plus I just did it today with incredible results. Like I said, having the appropriate amount of air in your tires can help increase your MPG. Here's how you do it: Buy a tire pressure gauge or just go to the gas station. Your tires say the amount of max psi or pressure they will take, so fill all 4 slighly lower than that level. That's it. My car (that is up next month, hooray!) gets an abysmal 15mpg in town but cranked it out to 18.8mpg! Ok, it's only 3 miles extra, but for my 25 gallon tank, that's an extra 75 miles per fill up. Cha- ching!......
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| Feelin' the Love for Organic Love Lipsticks |
| 2008-06-13 10:23:00 |
It is said that the average woman ingests up to four pounds of lipstick or gloss in a lifetime. According to the Environmental Working Group, a partner of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, one-third of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. With that in mind, I decided to begin looking for some safe alternatives, and I found a GREAT one with Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics' Organic Love Lipsticks. Depending on the shade, these lipsticks are made with approximately 70% to 82% certified organic ingredients. Some of the key ingredients include organic jojoba seed oil, Vitamin E, organic pomegranate seed extract, organic grape seed extract, and organic apricot kernel. The rest of the ingredients are ...
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| Green House Makeover 3 : The Exterior |
| 2008-06-03 17:20:00 |
One of the most important features of any home is it's curb appeal, and as you can see, this house has none. My goal is to turn this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan! Let's take a peek at what needs to be improved and greenified. First, the house looks like it's missing something. With a lack of architectural and landscaping detail, this Dutch Colonial look like a real dud. A front porch will add loads of curb appeal, an additional outdoor "room" and an element of character that is sorely lacking. Another benefit: a porch will help to keep the front aka the south side of the house cooler in summer.**Green Solution** Using responsibly harvested lumber, FSC certified for example, is a great way to get green. FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council, ...
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| 10 Ways to Improve your Gas Mileage |
| 2008-05-23 21:30:00 |
Can you believe what is going on with gasoline prices lately? $4 in New York, $8 in London and $10 in Germany this past week! I am due for a new car next month and at this point, I want a Prius more than world peace. Unfortunately, there are so few left that Toyota asks you to place orders that may or may not ever get filled. And at a premium price over MSRP I might add.Time to take matters into my own hands.Here are a few simple strategies I found that can help stretch out your gas dollar (or $4):1. Plan ahead. I'm afraid its time to get organized and plan your route before you head out. Stay away from highly congested areas at busy times. Don't drive cross town unless you have more than one reason to do so.2. Make sure you have the correct air pressure in your tires. This will help you a...
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| Green House Makeover I - Evaluation |
| 2008-05-13 21:16:00 |
As you may or may not have read in a previous post, I have purchased a property in New York with the intention of renovating it as green as possible and then selling it to some lucky greenie. The house itself is a solid early 20th century Dutch Colonial and I plan on adding as many energy efficient and sustainable items as possible to enhance its green value. Now I need to perform an overall evaluation to determine opportunities for change. OK, let's talk about the exterior. Quite simply, it's ugly. The house looks like it's missing something big, like a front porch. I think we'll add one. The exterior paint colors are hideous, especially the reddish brown trim. The landscaping is...what landscaping? The driveway is also a disaster and the garage is being h...
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| How Green Are U? Take the Earth Day Quiz |
| 2008-04-21 21:04:00 |
There are celebrations taking place across the globe today in honor of Mama Earth. Come and join us! More and more people are jumping on the green bandwagon and are learning how they can benefit themselves and the planet. What a perfect time for a little personal reflection. How can you personally can make a difference?It could be something little. Like giving up paper towels, or planting trees, or recycling. Or it could be more like getting a more fuel effecient vehicle, maybe even a hybrid or installing solar panels. No matter how much or how little you do, there are many shades of green, and every little bit adds up.So go for a fresh start and take inventory of how you live life! Take IDOG's Earth Day Quiz and get a few sh...
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| You'll Flip for this Reusable Bag! |
| 2008-04-16 20:18:00 |
Do you ever go food shopping and curse yourself because you forgot your reusable bags at home or in the car? All the time!Would you be interested in an option that is small enough to fit in your purse yet large enough to carry a heavy load? Heck yeah.Would you like to tote your sundries in something a little more stylish than those cheesy green totes from Whole Foods? But of course!If you have answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, you need to take a look at the cute bags created by Stanford grads at flip & tumble.Made of durable ripstop nylon, these bags can hold a heck of a lot, come in a rainbow of colors and best of all, roll up like a ball of socks so you can pop them in your purse. Unless you use it for a purse!Out shopping? Just open your peach sized ball on voila! A function...
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| Highest MPGs on the Market |
| 2008-03-31 10:12:00 |
With summer fast approaching, you can bet your booty that gas prices could reach $4 a gallon, or thereabouts. In some parts of the country, they are already there. If you are in the market for a new car, I highly recommend getting yourself an education in high fuel efficiency autos.Rather than searching each auto maker's site individually, I did my research at GreenCars.com. They offer an excellent summary of fuel efficient vehicles, listed by price. Some models weren't included, such as Audi, Lexus and the new Saturn's but the site was chock full of info for cars priced from $15,000 to $30,000.One standout was, of course, the Toyota Prius with efficiency around 50-60 mpg. In that department, the car is freaking awesome and untouchable. After personally te...
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| Calling All Greenies, Hippies, Enviros & Emos! |
| 2008-03-21 17:59:00 |
Seriously, folks, take a look at this and please help!Climate change is an urgent issue that requires immediate solutions. That's why I've joined with Al Gore and others across the country and around the world who want to halt global warming.We're on the verge of being over one million strong and I'm asking you to join us. Please click here today to become part of the solutions to global warming: http://wecansolveit.org/allianceIf leaders in business and government are going to make stopping climate change a priority, we need to send a loud message that we want action now. That's why I'm asking you to get involved today: http://wecansolveit.org/allianceTogether, we can stop global warming.......
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| Great Green Gifts: Housewares by Fire & Light |
| 2008-03-18 14:33:00 |
For anyone looking for a unique and meaningful gift, look no further! I was recently thrilled to stumble upon a little bit of "green" heaven in a line of gifts and tablewear from a company called Fire & Light.It all started years ago when the oldest recycling community in the nation got together to discuss ways of resolving the issue of shipping their glass for recycling, which was very expensive and cost prohibitive. After discussing their options, a solution emerged. Fire & Light was created to utilize the post consumer recycled glass and in the process, create jobs for the community. ( Who said that green business can't save our planet and our ecomony? Pishaw.) Currently, Fire&Light produces a delicious line of glass tableware, home accessor...
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| Getting Hammered Organically |
| 2008-03-16 08:59:00 |
Not that we condone such behavior! Of course, the mantra of the eco conscsious is to "reduce." So drinking in excess is clearly in violation of that mantra. However, we are human and our nature is to err, and St. Paddy's Day is around the corner, so let's be real. If you plan to cocktail it up a bit, consider some organic alternatives.At this point in time, organic liquor, wine and beer is not found abundantly in stores, bars or restaurants. If you are headed out, an eco eatery will most likely have the largest assortment of libations from which to choose. City dwellers will have many options here. Rural/suburban dwellers should continue their "in house"drinking. These folks can either plan ahead and order online or hit the Whole Food/Wild Oats and sample some of their organic beer select...
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| Gore Invests $35mm in the Environment - Should You? |
| 2008-03-12 08:59:00 |
You don't need $35 million to invest wisely.It was recently reported that Al Gore's reported net worth is over $100 million. Back in 2000, his net worth was somewhere in the neighborhood of $800,000 to $1.9 million, according to his tax filings. Boy, he did well for himself, huh! But how?Mr. Gore has been involved in many lucrative projects over the past 7 years, and his ties to Google and Apple are most likely primarily responsible. As the self proclaimed founder of the Internet, Mr. Gore has always been involved in technology, and his friends in Silicon Valley have kept him close during the boom years, resulting in his abundant fortune.Now, Mr. Gore is investing $35 million with EBay billionaire and friend Jeff Skoll at his new venture, Capricorn Investment Group, which is said to invest...
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| Recycle your Batteries at Retailers Nationwide |
| 2008-03-10 20:55:00 |
Finally. I have a bag of old rechargeable batteries next to my recycling bin, but I was unsure of what to do with them. Thanks to the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, a non-profit public service organization, you can now drop off your used Energizers as well as rechargeable batteries for cameras and camcorders, portable cordless phones, power tools and laptop computers at convenient locations nationwide. They even take old cell phones too. Participating retailers include The Home Depot, Lowe's, Staples, and Target. So clean out this spring and dispose of your old batteries properly!For more info, go to:http://www.call2recycle.org/toll free 877-2-recycleUSA & Canada......
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| Boost your Kids' Immune Systems with Organic Veggies |
| 2008-03-10 18:04:00 |
Back in October, I wrote an article favorably reviewing Jessica Seinfeld's new cookbook Deceptively Delicious. This is the "Results" post, so to speak. In the book, Jessica describes how to puree veggies and hide them in your kid's food. While many people criticized the book saying that she copied someone else's idea, and she gave Oprah 21 pairs of Manolos Blahniks for promoting it, I say "Who gives a shit!" It works. I found it to be brilliant and implemented her, or whoever's strategies. The only difference was that I went purely organic. Now this was at a time when my daughter was NOT consuming many (or any I should say) veggies at all. She was in and out of school almost ever other week with one ailment or another, and she would take a tremendously l...
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| Save Money & Energy with Balls! |
| 2008-03-09 23:15:00 |
Blue balls are usually not a positive thing, if you are male anyway! In this case, it's all good.If you must use a clothes dryer, which is hard not to, consider spending $10 on a 2 pack of these dryer balls. You use them in place of those expensive dryer sheets that have that artificial perfume scent on them. Ick. They work to fluff and soften your laundry, as well as help the heat of the dryer circulate more efficiently, which reduces drying time. Naturally. No chemicals here. The balls last for about 2 years and really work.Less energy used, fresh laundry scent, & you save on dryer sheets. Win win win.Find them on http://www.asseenontv.com/.......
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| GM's Exec Announces "Global Warming is a Crock of S*&%" |
| 2008-03-06 22:57:00 |
Last month, General Motors announced their worst quarter in the companies entire history. By a thread, they cling to the #1 spot as top automaker. Am I smoking crack, or why haven't they produced a fleet of hybrids or some smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles so they can turn a profit? Is it because the Vice Chairman Bob Lutz was heard saying that global warming is "a total crock of s---?" Now there's an intelligent leader! This type of stupidity is reminiscent of the leaders of the sub prime mortgage industry, who continuously insisted on making unsound, ridiculous loans even when there was clear and present danger in the marketplace. Clearly, manufacturing more efficient vehicles has been working fantastically for Toyota, the#2 automaker, in ter...
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| Pump Some Green Iron! |
| 2008-03-03 19:33:00 |
Yes, it's shockingly true! Even while working out, you could be over consuming and contributing to global warming. Below are the keys to greening your workout.1. Wear organic breathable cotton. During workouts, your pores are opening up and coming as close to your skin as they ever could. Cotton contains high levels of pesticides, more so than some fruits and veggies. Nike makes plenty of soy and organic cotton workout clothes. http://www.nike.com/.2. Give Yoga a try. Finding the right balance in life can sometimes be challenging. Yoga helps you to find inner peace and tranquility in your life. Plus it will kick your ass into shape fast.3. Consider riding your bike or walking to the gym. If time allows. You can workout less at the gym, or just go anarobic. And you reduce your carbon footpr...
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| Take a Breath of Fresh Air - Inside |
| 2008-02-26 15:56:00 |
Did you know that in many cases, the air quality outside your house is actually better than inside your house? According to the American Lung Association, many indoor air pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor pollutants and in some cases, 100% higher. This is of great concern because many people spend up to 90% of their time indoors! Our home's interior air quality is compromised ......
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| Green Shopping: An Oxymoron or True Benefit? |
| 2008-02-12 19:23:00 |
There has been a recent surge in the popularity of green shopping. Several online stores have emerged, none of which impressed us. So we at 'I Dream Of Greenie' have our own fabulous green shopping site in the works! Unfortunately, there has been some talk lately about how "green consumerism" is an oxymoron, because true greenies would simply consume less rather than buying more. While reducing ones consumption is one of the true cornerstones of environmentalism and the green movement, and I am all for it, the need for green goods still exists and will continue to exist. Here is my argument:1. Green is going mainstream, finally. In the past, living green was reserved for hippie, all natural types and environmentalists. ( We have a deep love for both hipp...
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| New Eco Skincare Line by Stella McCartney |
| 2008-02-04 19:12:00 |
We eat organic. We workout. We clean our homes with natural products to avoid chems. So why is it that we are caring for our skin with chemicals? It doesn't make sense. Enter CARE by Stella McCartney.This skincare line was developed because Stella believes that we shouldn't have to sacrifice quality and luxury simply because we want a natural product. This line is both. It consists of cleansers, moisterizers, and elixirs. The ingredients are 100% certified organic and are free from petrochemicals, silicones and chemical preservatives. Even the fragrance is derived from 100% natural organic essential oils, and the packaging is all recyclable.Go to StellaMcCartneyCare.com and learn more and find a retailer near you.Those of you who have used this product ...
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| Why is the Press Not Asking About the Environment? |
| 2008-01-24 18:16:00 |
I wish I had a good answer. I guess they have more interest in asking about non-issues like "Was Bill Clinton the first black President?" Ok I kinda enjoyed that one. But seriously, climate change is on the forefront of people's minds. All the polls agree, yet the press continuously stays away from it.If you have been watching any of the debates, you will have noticed this trend. According to the Alliance for Climate Change, A League of Conservation Voters study found that ABC's George Stephanopoulos asked presidential candidates more than 767 questions -- only 5 of which were related to global warming. CNN's Wolf Blitzer asked more than 402 questions -- only 5 were about global warming. Sadly, other political commentators and reporters have shown a similar disregard for this key issue.The...
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| A Good Green Clean |
| 2008-01-24 18:16:00 |
This kitchen is in need of a good all natural cleaning! All of surfaces shown, with the exception of the stainless steel, can use the prescribed ingredients.In my opinion, we are a bit brainwashed into believing that unless we smell the powerful odor of ammonia or other noxious fumes, our homes aren't clean. This couldn't be further from the truth. Natural products are just as effective if not more so.You will have noticed many new "green" cleaning products emerging on market shelves. Many of them are good products and are non toxic to us and the Earth. The Method line of cleansers, Seventh Generation and even the Lotus Cleaning System are all wonderful products. Even Clorox is jumping on the bandwagon with their GreenWorks line of cleansers. However, they are expensive, and the jury is s...
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