This GREEN Life

My Border Terrier, Quincy, is the best running partner I have ever had. He’s always eager to go and gets super excited when I get out his leash, he shows up on time, and never complains - The most enthusiast workout partner I’ve ever had. I found a great article in Runner’s World by Renee […]

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I recently received some great new products from Goochii Poochii and boy do they smell amazing! The “Lave” is their all-natural shampoo for dogs. It is full of great ingredients like aloe, Hawaiian algae, white willow bark and vitamin B12,  and it’s made right here in the USA - Yeah!
In addition to the shampoo I […]

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I’m always preaching about reusable shopping bags - my made of honor even mentioned it in her wedding speech. Some people think I’m a little crazy, but it makes me feel good knowing that my friends and family know where I stand and it may actually remind people to be a little more conscious of […]

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This posting is from  Becky Striepe at Crafting A Green World, an awesome website that  features do-it-yourself projects that incorporate reused, recycled, and natural materials. Find knitting, sewing, crocheting, and other project ideas for eco-friendly and fashionable clothes, crafts, gifts and more.

If you’ve ever flipped on the TV during a bout of insomnia, I’m […]

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Now that the new pup has grown up and no longer needs his crate, it was time to get him his very own doggie bed. Sams Club carries a line of pet beds from World Wise called PoochPlanet.  The bed I bought is called the PetPillow.

The PoochPlanet beds are filled with EcoRest recycled fiber bled. […]

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It’s no secret that Michigan’s economy is hurting. we have the big 3, and when they suffer, so do all Michiganders. While our national government is passing out money to boost the green industry, local Michigan government is hosting alternative energy round tables and energy conservation meetings. Creating new GREEN jobs in Michigan and making […]

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Greening your garden is good for you, the environment and our pets. Using harsh chemicals in and around your yard can pose a danger to children and your pets. Always check the label before using a new lawn or garden product.
Here are some more GREEN garden tips*:
1. Use natural insect repellents instead of chemical pesticides. […]

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earthbath®  shampoos
(This is what I use on my pup - we like the cherry scent)
earthbath®  shampoos, spritzes and shampoo bars were created with the health of your beloved, furry friend and our fragile environment in mind. We worked with groomers, veterinarians and expert blenders to develop and manufacture the highest quality line of all-natural, bio-degradable […]

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The North Shore Animal League America and FIDO Friendly Magazine have joined forces for “Get Your Licks on Route 66,” a national pet adoption tour that will travel the entire length of Route 66, from California to Illinois.
The Animal League’s 36-foot mobile adoption unit will travel across nine states, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, […]

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I just got back from tropical Costa Rica. It was an amazing trip and we saw lots of wildlife, including a sloth, various types of monkeys, colorful fish and tropical birds. You name it, we did it, canyoning, zip lines, hiking, swimming in a waterfall and of course enjoying some tasty, fruity adult beverages, although […]

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