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Archive for August 2011

Going Organic: Good for Your Wallet, Your Health and the Environment

Today’s post is a guest post written by Amy Lizee. Switching to organic foods is a growing trend in many households across North America and the world. More and more families are choosing organic options for the sake of their children in terms of both physical health and for the sustainability of the environment. According... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
August 31, 2011 at 7:15 am
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Vampire Power Sucks - Save Money and Electricity By Unplugging

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Vampire sucking is a very real thing and is happening in your home, but hold on people, you don’t need to get the garlic necklace out yet. Vampire power, also known as “phantom load”, “vampire energy”, and “standby power” is when  you leave appliances and other electronics plugged into the wall. These electronic tools suck... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
August 30, 2011 at 9:07 am
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Recycle Your Car and Donate It To A Not-For-Profit; a Think About This Tip

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FACT: older than 1995 model year vehicles produce 19 times more air pollution than 2004 and newer models. No kidding. If you have a piece-of-junk beater you want to get rid of that is already at a low value, please consider recycling the car by donating it to a not-for-profit organization. By donating your old... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
August 13, 2011 at 3:06 pm
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Try Kalso Earth Shoe Contest – Win a Pair of Shoes

Try Kalso Earth Shoe Contest – Win a Pair of Shoes
Kalso Earth Shoes represent a positive choice for the environment and have a unique story behind them. Anne Kalso, a Danish yoga master, observed that the daily raising of the toes relative to the heels could actually help people attain a physical feeling of wellness like that experienced in the yoga ‘Mountain’ pose. Anne set out to... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
August 5, 2011 at 11:32 am
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Be Green and STOP FOOD WASTE NOW; A Think About This Tip

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I had this fantastical vision in January – you know – one of those “New Year’s Resolution” moments where I determined my entire life will be changed by simply SAYING that resolution. Guess what? I did it! That’s right I am celebrating my New Year’s Resolution (http://www.chicagonow.com/gardening-nude/2010/12/new-years-resolution-stop-the-waste-and-save-money/)still half-way through the 2011 season — NO MORE... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
August 1, 2011 at 6:27 am
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