This GREEN Life

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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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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For generations it was believed that living with dogs and cats put children and babies at a higher risk of suffering from pet allergies later in life. But recently many studies have emerged that contradict this long held belief. A recent study at the University of Virginia found that the earlier and the longer children […]

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Congratulations to Michelle for winning the Leash We Can Do gift set giveaway. Readers were asked to submit their best tips on reusing old household materials to make something entirely new and useful.
Michele’s tip: “I also save my used dryer sheets and put them in my indoor wastebaskets under the bag liner. Not only do […]

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If your like me one of the many reasons you own a dog is for a great workout partner. Dogs never make excuses, they always show up on time and are up for a run at pretty much anytime of the day, even those early 6 a.m. runs.
I recently learned about Eco-Runner.  Eco-Running combines physical […]

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I am very scrupulous when it comes to buying cleaning and personal care products for my home and my family. Check out my newest page on Natural Body here.
I try hard to stay clear of anything with synthetic fragrances and chemicals, and usually this means buying fragrance-free products. However, a good way to get great […]

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I got the following recipe from a gal that writes a fabulous blog, NeedleCloud. I definitely suggest checking her out. Her blog covers her journey towards living greener in Chicago, one of my favorite cities.
Enjoy making these treats for your little pup. I suggest using all-natural peanut butter and organic milk.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon […]

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This morning I was on the phone with Jeff Spring from Pet Habitats, a small company that is dedicated to “improving the lives of pets and their people.” Pet Habitats has developed and patented the world’s first flushable dog poop bag, Flusheze™. The bag is unique in that is dissolves instantly in the toilet. They […]

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 Good friends of mine are moving from sunny Florida to my old stomping grounds, Michigan. They will be driving with two very large cats and will stopping at least once along the way. Finding hotels that welcome pets can sometimes be quite a challenge. Thankfully, they have planned ahead and shared their little tip with […]

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All pets aside, a great way to greenify your life is to take the philosophies you live by at home to work with you.  

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