Archive for April, 2008

Icky Ingredients — High Fructose Corn Syrup

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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This morning, I had The View on while I was doing some work, and Whoopie Goldberg was talking about how the U.S. needs to ban high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). If you’re not looking out for this icky ingredient, here’s why you should.

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Tip of the Day - Go Green for Mother’s Day

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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Looking for something green to give your mom this year? (more…)

What’s Going On

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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The Green Life wants us all to slow down.

Bad Human has a solar food dehydrator.

Eddie stands up for pet health care.

Off Grid Living is in search of the cheapest solar panel.

Tiny Choices talks about making hybrids audible.

The April Headache Blog Carnival included my Sinol post.

Santa Cruz Organic Cherry Spritz

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

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As we just discussed, I hate shopping.  That does carry over into food shopping too.  And I’m kind of a child about it.  I need to motivate myself to go with little rewards.  In the case of going to the natural foods store, if I go, I let myself buy a natural soda from their fabulous selection.  I know that’s weird, and I’m probably sharing too much, but it’s just the way it works.  I hardly ever drink soda otherwise.  It’s all water or tea.

Yesterday’s soda selection was outstanding. (more…)

I got tagged

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

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Jennifer from Alai Vani tagged me for a meme. This is my very first meme. I don’t have a blog format that works with most of the ones going around out there, but Jennifer’s Five Things I Did to Celebrate Earth Day works for me! Except I’m going to change it up a little. (more…)

Tip of the Day - Go Out In Green Style

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

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Noelle mentioned green burials in a post the yesterday, so I thought I’d piggy back on that idea and talk about green burial arrangements. (more…)

What’s Going On

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

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Bean Sprouts compares slow cookers and pressure cookers.

Crunchy Chicken has a book club/giveaway going on.

Metaefficient reviews Smart Power Strips.

Eddie talks about what you should be feeding your cat.

Living Off the Grid found my dream home.

Meat-Free Mondays - Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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Here’s a vegan recipe that’s full of flavor. (more…)

Big Green Purse Contest Winner

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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And the winner is . . .

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Tip of the Day - Share!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

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If you’re starting a garden from seed this year, be it in the ground, or in containers, chances are you’ll have some extra seeds. (more…)