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Natural Living

Don’t Mask Odors With Chemicals – Use These Natural Air Fresheners Instead

February 6, 2010

Many of the air fresheners on the market today actually contain chemicals that are toxic to humans and animals.  So unfortunately, all those sprays and “plug-in’s” people enjoy using to freshen up their homes and offices, actually can be causing a myriad of health problems. Instead, of using these harmful products to help get rid [...]

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Cloth Diapers – Saving the Earth One Dump at a Time!

January 8, 2010

I got a bag with this “slogan” on it from our local cloth diaper store, Maine Cloth Diaper Company; and it always makes me laugh when I read it! We’ve cloth diapered all our boys from birth.  I., our first, never wore a disposable, K. ended up using 1 package of Seventh Generation disposables, and [...]

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Our Fun…..And Successful Shopping Trip

December 13, 2009

I wouldn’t usually write about a trip to town, it’s pretty common place.  But, today, we went to our favorite shop in the area and finished off our shopping list.  This shop, called Archipelago is a great shop, with locally made products – most of which are just so beautiful.  And, it benefits a great [...]

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Green Christmas Idea #4 – Reusable Gift Bags and Wrappings

December 11, 2009

A beautifully wrapped Christmas present is a wonderful thing….especially to a child.  It’s mysterious…a treasure whose contents are not yet known.  But, the wrappings don’t always have to be paper….from trees.  Reusable cloth gift bags are a beautiful and environmentally friendly option that look very festive when given, and are a gift unto themselves! If [...]

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Green Christmas Idea #3 – Buy a Locally Made Gift!

December 9, 2009

Another great way to help make any gift you give a bit more eco- friendly is to buy it from a local artisan.  Items that are made near you are greener because they requires less fuel to get to you.  There is also generally less packaging required for locally made gifts, and, you can be [...]

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Green Christmas Idea #2 – Greening Up Your Tree

December 4, 2009

The Christmas tree.  This can be a hard one for many people who are wanting to celebrate the Holiday in a greener way.  But, there are several ways to have your tree be seasonal and Green! Traditionally, Christmas trees are either cut live trees, or, artificial and made of plastic – and there is a [...]

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Green Christmas Idea #1 – Make a Donation in Their Name for a Great Green Gift Idea

December 2, 2009

One of the first things we do when December hits (if we haven’t already begun) is thinking of good gifts for our friends and loved ones. It really is fun to give gifts, especially at Christmas, but, unfortunately, some gifts can really hurt the Earth in the end.  Not our intention of course, but a [...]

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Tips for a Green Christmas

December 2, 2009

Each year I am amazed by the amount of consumption and waste that occurs during the Holiday season.  Don’t get me wrong.  I’m definitely not a scrooge – we celebrate Christmas here at our house, and we have a great time with it!! I actually LOVE the Holiday season, but, there are some things I’ve [...]

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Our New Land!

November 30, 2009

We finally closed on our new land today – and we’re sooooo excited.  It’s beautiful property and it’s really a dream come true for both Mr T and I.  We’ve been looking for land in Maine for at least 3 years, and we’ve been looking for our own little chunk of paradise since we met [...]

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Natural Cleaning Products Made Affordable

November 25, 2009

Over the years I’ve gone from thinking the smell of bleach and “Comet” were that of a clean space, to being nearly gagged by their toxicity when I smell them.  It’s amazing how the transition has taken place; and it’s such a good thing for my body, my family, and the planet. You know, the [...]

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