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Going Green and Saving Money

June 14, 2007

 Green Environment picture

Flickr Photo Credit: Obbino

Yes, it is possible. I know many of the information out there is about high end products you can support the movement with by spending your money on. But there are many things you can do to keep your family budget on track and still help out the planet. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green With Old Fashioned Safety Razors

June 13, 2007

 Safety razor shaving station

Flickr Photo Credit: Joebeone

We put out the word we were looking for a good place to pick up the old fashioned safety razors so we could start buying only the packages of the razor blades themselves, rather than the plastic disposable handles that normally go along with them. We wanted to do this for both Earth friendly and economic reasons. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green: Thai Mineral Salt Deodorant Stick

June 13, 2007

 salt crystal deodorant

Flickr Photo Credit: Geisha Boy 500

We came across this when searching at the health food store for something that would last a long time and would not take up a lot of space in our gear during the upcoming around the world trek. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green: Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags

June 13, 2007

 fold up grocery bag

Photo Credit: Hannaford.Com

We recently purchased some great green grocery bags at our local Hannaford store. They are the best design I’ve ever seen for this type of bag. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green in the Bedroom: Sustainable Options for Your Sex Life and Personal Care

June 13, 2007

 Intimacy lead pic

Flickr Photo Credit: Wagner Lemes

I’ve posted on this topic somewhat in my previous post on alternative feminine care. Interestingly enough, there are entire category postings out there on the net relating to green alternatives in the bedroom and personal care arenas. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green: Reusable Coffee Filters

June 13, 2007

Coffee Filters 

Flickr Photo Credit: Power Book Trance

How’d you like to help the planet and never have to run out of coffee filters again? Read the rest of this entry »

Going Green With Travel Tampons and Other Feminine Alternatives

June 12, 2007

 Cotton plant

Flickr Photo Credit: Cosmic Kitty

I originally posted this article on our travel blog under the title “Finding Tampons on the Road Less Traveled and Other Menstrual Miracles”. Read the rest of this entry »

Streamlining Your Compost Production

June 12, 2007

 Outdoor homemade compost bin

Flickr Photo Credit: Joi

If you’ve never composted before, the process of incorporating the system into your home can be a bit daunting. Read the rest of this entry »

Sew An Ecofriendly Tea Bag

June 3, 2007

 DIY Cloth Tea Bag

Photo Credit: Craft Leftovers

Here’s another great idea I just found while searching the net. Read the rest of this entry »

Make Your Own Biodegradable Seedling Pots

June 3, 2007

 DIY Seedling Pots

Photo Credit: Eric in Japan on Geocities

I just found this by accident while researching something else. It was far too cool an idea not to post. Read the rest of this entry »