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Posted on March 21, 2008 by Allie

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How to keep bunnies from eating your garden.

Spraying your lawn is bad for your pets.

How to test your toilet for leaks.

Check out America’s worst foods.

Hannah Montana wallet and backpack have shocking levels of lead.

Petite Planet likes Green Chic too!

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  1. I was surprised to hear about the Hannah Montana materials with shocking levels of lead! Imagine how many ppl out there have them. That’s really sad. I hope the word gets out more and that they get recalled.

    March 21st, 2008 at 3:26 pm
    Comment by saleha
  2. I hope I didn’t just sign up to pay $50 to a fake company on the web…these are the thoughts I have upon trying to do something i deem “good.” like if something is TOO good, it can’t be true.

    For keeping deer and other nibblers out of veggies, spray a garlic mix on them. Boil a TON of garlic in water and then spray over your garden. It may keep some useful helpful bugs away, so just be sparing and use if necessary.
    When I worked on a farm, my farmer had the mentality of “planting some for the groundhogs.” If that failed…he would try to…kill it….depending on the damage it was wreaking. I don’t think he was wrong…and he tried all humane tactics first, but if it is going to destroy your work and lively hood…it’s tough to say you will just stand by and watch.

    March 21st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
    Comment by erikka
  3. Wow! Great garlic tip! Thanks!

    I got an e-mail about the clothes company. It’s a great idea if it is real.

    March 21st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
    Comment by Allie
  4. How to keep bunnies from eating your garden:
    My crazy dog (she doesn’t kill them, she just scares them away)

    March 21st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
    Comment by The Modern Gal
  5. Ha! The bunnies in our yard aren’t at all scared of our dog. It’s so funny. He has no prey drive what-so-ever. He doesn’t even notice them.

    March 21st, 2008 at 9:12 pm
    Comment by Allie
  6. So I see that the Hannah Montana dolls, made in China, of course, are chock full of lead, a metal which causes harm to intellectual development.

    Hannah Montana fans (and especially their mothers).

    Diminished intellectual development.

    It’s a chicken and egg thing, I think.

    March 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
    Comment by Tony Iovino

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Bring Your Own Utensils

I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse.  I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.

Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets.  Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.

But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door.  You don’t need anything fancy.  Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale.  It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.

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