Today’s Cyber Monday, and that means great online deals all day. And unless you want to get trampled, I’d say it’s best to stay home this year and get all your shopping done online and out of the way of the angry mob. So I’ve compiled a ton of online options to get the job done for (pretty much) everyone in your gift-giving circle. A lot of them are interchang eable,.... ..
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... and the National Christmas Tree Association . Safbaby wishes you and your family the safest of holidays this season! 1 Aisha Ikramuddin, The Christmas Tree Dilemma, Nov, 1998, http://www .thegreeng uide.com/d oc/61/chri stmastree , Dec. 7, 2007. Similar Posts: Lead in Christmas Lights Helping To Make Safe Toy Shopping Easier This Christmas What Do All The Marks and Symbols On Toy Packages Mean? Retail Giants to phase out toxic PVC plastics Versatile PVC-Free and Eco-Friendly Splash Mat SafBaby’s Holiday Gift List for 2008: Healthy Toys Kids Love! Safe ...
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Anticipating a lot of dirty plates after dinner today? Dishes covered in runnels of turkey, gravy, and stuffing? Sweet potato pie plates all sticky with marshmallow crust? You may wonder if washing by hand might be the most environmentally friendly way to clean your dishes, but according to a German study , dishwashing by hand uses more energy and water than the average dishwashing machine. ......
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...If you make a connection here, be ready to share how you creatively powered your laptop while reducing your carbon footprint during your search. Not sure how green you are? Test Your Eco IQ here: www.thegre enguide.co m/quizzes/ greenIQ Redneck and Single   THEIR WORDS:  Howdy Y’All! Welcome to Redneck and Single. We got a ton of great rednecks waiting inside to meet you and share common interests like huntin’, campin’, fishin’, muddin’ and NASCAR! Come on in and have a look around. It’s like an online honky-tonk, but without the drinkin’, cussin’ and fightin’. ...
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What small changes can you make for a big eco-impact? NBC’s The Today Show has a regular segment that informs viewers of thoughtful and creative ways to conserve what we use. This week’s focus: paper. Deforestation is the second leading cause of the climate crisis and there many small steps we can all take to make a big difference. For instance, there are 8 billion ATM transit......
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Austin Texas is becoming one of the greenest cities in the US - ranked second on Earth Day in 2006 . But how is Austin green real estate doing, and how affordable are green homes which often have higher construction costs? The Austin Board of Realtors recently added the ability to the MLS to record ratings in a number of different green building programs - Austin Energy Green Building Progra......
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There are LOTS of things you can do in your kitchen that are green, but also cheap (which we’re all looking for in this economy). Let’s get right to it: 1) Unplug all small appliances not in use. They are phantom energy users. I unplug my toaster and coffee maker unless I am using them. 2) Install sink faucet aerators on your sink to save on water usage. 3) Ru......
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We missed eco boutique on a recent trip to San Franciso.  We are sincerely sorry about that. John Melecio, in opening his new shop in September and in the midst of a fresh recession, is betting that people a) still clean their homes and b) want to clean them responsibly.  He sought guidance from National Geographic’s quarterly Green Guide .  Everything in the shop is recy......
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When did the Jones become the American standard for living? I think frugality gets a bad rap because of the stereotypes associated with cheap behaviors. As a college student my dad advice me to make as much money as possible; it was good advice but it was hard to do without a degree. I followed his advice by maintaining 2-3 jobs and picking up as much over time as possible. I learned to value f......
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Lohans recent attack by animal rights activists does make you wonder doesn’t it, which group was responsible for it, and what they would prefer that she wears. While we certainly don’t promote the use of animal goods, they are certainly far more biodegradeable than the alternatives promoted by the Animal rights groups. Peta’s well known denigration of leather and leather goods,......
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You know it’s best to buy local, but what about the new push to also eat seasonal? What is seasonal food and why should you eat it? The term seasonal food refers specifically to food that is at its peak, in terms of harvest or flavor, at certain times of year. Depending on the region you live in, these foods can vary widely. To see a breakdown of peak seasons for everything from pecans to pe......
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As we head into the holiday season & will be spending more tme in the kitchen, I thought this might be interesting. It also lists some specific products that could make our gift-giving lists. Outfitting the Green Kitchen, green cookware, eco-friendly kitchen gear, earth-friendly kitchen supplies - The Green Guide......
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Who thought shopping for pjs for a 4year old could be stressful? I unassumingly walked into a store with my son giving him carte blanche to choose some warm jammies for the upcoming cooler months. He immediately gravitated to a pair with a fire engine print. I picked it up to look at it and noticed several tags hanging from it, one of which declared that the garment was flame resistant. Why had I ......
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What is scarier than Saw I, II, III, and IV combined? How about spending too much money on a costume for Halloween only to wear it for a few hours and dump it. In fact, we spend $5 billion on Halloween in the US and can you even imagine all the trash?   Yikes!  Bypass freaky consumption and scary spending with these eco-alternatives that are healthier for you and less wasteful for the planet. ......
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There are some steps towards becoming more green that I’ve found incredibly easy, and others which I’ve found surprisingly difficult. And I never expected to be admitting that I found myself with an addiction to a toxic substance, but here I am. Bless me, Internet, for I have sinned. It’s been two months since I last used bleach on my laundry, but the truth is that I miss it h......
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