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Archive for September 2011

This Eco Green Gal Is Zooming to Washington D.C. to See the Solar Decathlon

This Eco Green Gal Is Zooming to Washington D.C. to See the Solar Decathlon
It is 4:00 AM and I am up extra early today to fly to the Solar Decathlon this weekend in Washington D.C. and I am SO excited! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 30, 2011 at 3:45 am
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Swimming in Mayan Canals in Mexico - an Eco-Hula Women Empowerment Eco-Adventure - Part 3

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In this second part of the Sian Ka’an experience in the Eco-Hula video series, my team and I  swim in ancient Mayan canals surrounded by mangroves at Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO world heritage biosphere reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. During this trip we meet our amazing guide, Antonio, who is a Mayan descendant. His father was a shaman... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 26, 2011 at 7:08 am
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Eco Fashionista Chic With An Organic Cotton Gaiam Sweater

Eco Fashionista Chic With An Organic Cotton Gaiam Sweater
Good things are happening in my life. Call it luck or call it karma, but today a lady at the grocery store hugged me for no reason except she liked my writing. Booyah! Today I won a free large soda at the gas station. Awesome! Today is a sunny, warm, Fall day in Chicagoland. Nice... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 22, 2011 at 6:14 am
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See Quick Sand and Thousands of Jungle Butterflies in Mexico - an Eco-Hula Eco-Adventure - Part 2

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The Eco-Hula video series I hosted this season is all about real people exploring our environment. When the opportunity arose to go to Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO world heritage biosphere reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, my team jumped with excitement. In this video you will stand in masses of butterflies resting in quick sand along a... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 19, 2011 at 7:38 am
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I Am A Star Wars Jedi Warrior Wearing Kick Ass Bitchin’ Boots!! (and An Awesome Win-A-Boot Contest)

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Star Wars how I love thee, let me count the ways. No. Really. I have been a Star Wars fan from the very first moment of the very first second the lights went down in 1977 in the movie theater. Luke Skywalker was MY brother, journeying through challenges and adventures I could only imagine. Thirty-four years ago and I... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 14, 2011 at 7:21 pm
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Save Money and the Environment - SAY NO TO Paper Towel Consumption

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As you might remember, I gave up paper towels over a year ago. It was not easy, but it was worth it. Over 540,000 trees could be saved each year if every household in America would use just one less average roll of virgin fiber paper towels. Now is the time to make the change... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 12, 2011 at 7:31 am
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Wordless Wednesday - Beauty In A Community Garden

Wordless Wednesday - Beauty In A Community Garden
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By Shawna Coronado,
September 7, 2011 at 8:39 am
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Fast Zipline Thru A Waterfall - an Eco-Hula Women Empowerment Eco-Adventure - Part 1

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The Eco-Hula video series I hosted this season is all about real people exploring our environment. We began the adventure this summer and focused on women empowering themselves to conquer their fears while getting close to nature. Our first adventure; ziplining in Mexico. XPLOR is an amazing zipline park near Playa Del Carmen in the heart... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 5, 2011 at 7:06 am
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