This GREEN Life

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Green Bags for Your Business

June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

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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Tags: Living Green · carbon footprint · plastic bags · Eco-Friendly · product reviews · Environment

Making an Upside Down Tomato Planter

June 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

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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Tags: Living Green · natural food · local food · Eco-Friendly · plants

Michigan Needs to go GREEN - Now More Than Ever

June 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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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Tags: recycle at work · Living Green · Eco-Friendly · Environment

Clean Up! - With These All-Natural Pet Shampoos

June 10th, 2009 · No Comments

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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Tags: pet product news · Living Green · all-natural cleaning · pet care · cleaning · product reviews · Pets · Eco-Friendly · dogs

Pura Vida!

June 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

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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Tags: save a pet · Costa Rica · Living Green · Neutering · animal welfare · dogs

Earth Day Expo

April 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

This past weekend my town, Rochester Hills, Michigan, had an Earth Day Expo/Fair and it was awesome. I took the new puppy along and we had a great time - awesome opportunity for puppy socializing. We even purchased some homemade organic puppy treats, made out of whole wheat flour and fresh ground peanut butter. The […]

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Tags: Earth day · Living Green · Eco-Friendly · Environment

Getting Involved in Your Community

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Looking to get involved in your community this Earth Month, or want to teach your children/family members about environmental conservation? Hop on over to EPA.gov, where you will find a list of Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities in your area.
EarthDay.net also has a great list of events searchable by location.  You can also register […]

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Tags: Living Green · Earth day · Neutering · animal control · exercise · Dog Walking · Environment

Test Your Green Knowledge

April 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment

In honor of Earth Month, Whole Foods has created trivia quizzes to that help you determine how eco-savvy you really are.
Click here to test your green knowledge and learn some new tips for improving your own conservation habits.
A great way to reduce your environmental impact is to cut back on consumption. It is good to […]

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Tags: reusing household items · Living Green · Eco-Friendly · Environment

Winner of the Leash We Can Do Givaway

April 7th, 2009 · No Comments

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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Tags: recyle · pet-friendly · soda bottles · reusing household items · pet treats · Living Green · dogs · sustainability · Pets · Eco-Friendly · Environment

Essential Oils

April 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Essential oils are a great way to get the sweet smelling scents you want without all the chemicals. Essential oils have been around forever and many green-minded people are now using them in everything from home cleaning and air freshening products to pet and personal grooming products. Not only do essential oils smell great, they […]

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Tags: homeopothy · essential oils · air fresheners · Living Green · Eco-Friendly · Holistic Health · Environment