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Organic Produce in an Organic Nutshell
The main differences between conventionally grown produce and organically grown produce are the ways in which they are grown and processed.  Organic produce is grown by farmers who work with the earth, cultivating healthy soil and therefore growing healthy offerings.
Conventional growers depend on a quicker turn around and higher yield [...]

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I don’t know about you, but I love deals.  I especially love it when they pop up unexpectedly, and I know, know that because of my mad shopping skills no one else will ever get a deal as amazing as I just did.
If you like to be surprised, are up for a challenge and want [...]

When I was a new mom, I don’t think I gave more than a fleeting thought to the idea of using cloth diapers.  It seemed…overwhelming at the very least, and the whole “I have to keep this delicate fragile being alive” thing was already almost too much to handle for a scared and nervous first-time [...]

I have always been a reluctant environmentalist.  I love nature, getting outside, understand the importance of recycling, know that I use way too many paper towels and feel appropriately guilty when I hop in the car for short trips to the store that are easily walkable. �
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I liked the idea of being thought of as a [...]

Are you interested in raising your children to be creative, engaged, curious and self-assured?  The toys you buy them may be at odds with your objectives.   �
With so many of today’s popular electronic toys, it is the product (not the child) that supplies the entertainment.  The child’s role is mostly that of an observer.  Since there [...]

I know it sounds cliché, but our most important resource for ensuring the future health of our planet really is our children. Raising them to be mindful of the world around them teaches them lessons that go way beyond resource conservation.  Learning how to preserve our earth will help our children:

 Feel empowered to be part [...]

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Confused about that ubiquitous eco-buzzword?  Here’s what I think.
Being green is about being aware.  Understanding that there may be other ways of doing things is the first step in building an eco-consciousness.  When you understand that you have options (such as using dishtowels instead of paper towels), you have taken the first step towards a greener [...]

 I am addicted to paper towels.�
They are so white, so absorbent, so there for me always, just when I need them.  I know you know what I mean.�
Unfortunately, as far as the earth is concerned, paper towels and paper towel usage is not the happy fest of papery pleasure that you might think.�
 To make conventional [...]

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You’ve seen all the buzzwords. There is eco-friendly, earth-friendly, environmentally friendly and the multitude of variations on a theme. Are you “earth-conscious” or “eco-responsible?” Can companies or products really be “green”? What does that even mean, anyway? What are the real consequences of using (or not using) some products over others? Is it more than [...]