tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88196663017463260002024-03-18T23:15:14.566-04:00Jules Goes GreenMy adventures in getting healthy and living green and everything else along the way.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-43162425427470588322012-08-01T23:28:00.001-04:002012-08-02T16:03:31.696-04:00DIY - Stuffed Animal Chair<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Here's a fun DIY project you can do with all the stuffed animals your kids have collected over the years. My bunny just loves stuffed animals, especially dog ones. We are certainly not over the stuffed animal stage yet but we had so many, that I was thrilled when I saw this project on Martha Stewart one day. The <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/856969/stuffed-animal-chair" target="_blank">Stuffed-Animal Chair</a> is so cute and easy to do. My daughter was happy we weren't going to get rid of some of favorite friends. We used a hot glue gun and many, many glue sticks, you can also sew them on if you might want to reuse them. Here are some pics to show you how we did. Definitely an earth friendly project that gives and old chair a fun new look!</div>
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Getting started...It's best to take your time placing them so that they fit together perfectly.</div>
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<strong>And here we are, our finished product!</strong><br />
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You can also do a theme chair like, Reptiles, Dogs, Cats, Sharks or even Hello Kitty :)<br />
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Here are some recipes for safe and non-toxic cleaners for your home that will get great results at a fraction of the price. Best of all, you may already have all the ingredients in your home. Happy Cleaning!<br />
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White Distilled Vinegar or Lemon Juice<br />
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Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into clogged drain followed by 2 cups of boiling water. For very clogged drains. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar after the baking soda and cover while it bubbles and works it's magic, then follow it by pouring 1 gallon boiling water.<br />
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Dish washing Liquid<br />
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Mix a solution of 3 drops dish washing liquid to 1/3 part white distilled vinegar, 1/3 part alcohol, and 1/3 part water. Spray sparingly and mop.<br />
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Spray full strength white distilled vinegar to doorknobs and wipe dry.<br />
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For more cleaning recipes and info:<br />
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<a href="http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7" target="_blank">Cleaning with Vinegar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vinegarworkswonders.com</a><br />
<a href="http://housekeeping.about.com/od/productreviews/p/ingredients.htm" target="_blank">10 Ingredients for homemade cleaning</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-33254426977622648952012-06-13T12:04:00.000-04:002012-06-13T12:04:12.526-04:00What's in the bag? A trip to my local health food store.So I just love making a trip to my local <a href="http://www.naturespantryny.com/" target="_blank">health food store</a> , especially when I'm going to buy toiletries. I thought it'd be fun to post my finds this trip. This large canvas bag I got from a prior trip for only $5, the only problem is I don't always remember to bring it with me! I'm working on it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/toothpaste/product-details/childrens-anticavity-fluoride" target="_blank">Tom's of Maine</a> Children's Toothpaste $4.59</div>
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Outrageous Orange Mango</div>
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What is outrageous is the price. :) I usually stock up when it is on sale. Walmart and Target also carry it for less. But this was a new flavor "Outrages Orange Mango" and Bunny just had to have it.</div>
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<a href="http://naturcolor.com/" target="_blank">Naturcolor Herbal Based Haircolor</a></div>
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$13.99 Color: Poppy Seed</div>
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This is the only one I have tried so I stick to it. Most importantly the box says "To Cover Gray Hair"</div>
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<a href="https://www.desertessence.com/store/age-reversal-pomegranate-eye-serum" target="_blank">Dessert Essence</a></div>
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Age Reversal Pomegranate Eye Serum $12.45</div>
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Being a former Esthetician you'd think I was religious with my skincare, truth is I'm so lazy when it comes to creams and such. But it's time my friends, it's time. I can see my eyes drooping in pictures. So here goes another try, I swear I will use it this time :)</div>
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Refreshing Facial Cleansing Towelettes $4.89</div>
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<a href="http://www.luckyvitamin.com/buy/products/69828-giovanni-facial-cleansing-towelettes-refreshing-citrus-cucumber-30-towelette-s.html" target="_blank">Facial on the go!</a></div>
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I told you I was lazy. This is such a good product for me. </div>
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Cleanse, tone & hydrate...just wipe and throw away. $4.89</div>
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<a href="http://hillsidecandy.com/" target="_blank">Blood Orange Organic Hard Candy</a></div>
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2.49</div>
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A little sweet treat! We just love this blood orange flavor. I especially love that it's not made with high fructose corn syrups or additives, or artificial coloring, etc. yummy! </div>
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Some products are pricier at the health food store. I no longer have a problem justifying it. It used to be so hard to purchase some items because of the price alone. But I know how much better these products are for me and my family. Although some products are ridiculously overpriced, I usually find another brand at a lower price. There is so much more variety in natural and organic products nowadays. I also think how much money I used to spend on makeup and perfumes in my former life, so it balances out. So go venture out to your local health or natural food store in your area and see what they have. </div>
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It's the perfect time for some refreshing and good for you ice tea! So instead of reaching for some soda or juice or the powdered ice tea kind, here's a great way to drink some healthy tea when it's hot outside. We've heard all the <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits" target="_blank">benefits</a> that tea has. Easy to make ahead and have ready. Just boil some water and mix in a couple of teaspoons of Organic Loose Mint tea, Steep for about 3-4 minutes and pour into Mason Jars and refrigerate. You can add a lemon slice right into the jar and sweeten with raw honey if you'd like. You can use different teas of course. I just made a fresh batch of Mint Ice teas.<br />
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You can use any kind of tea you like. I love organic loose tea. Organic because just like fruits and vegetables, the soil is rich and nutrient dense and pesticide free. And loose leaf tea, because you get the full flavor and health benefits in the pure leaf. High quality loose teas are made from the Camellia Sinensis plant which is the finest hand picked buds. Also taken into consideration is the time of year that it is picked, and of course the growing conditions will greatly affect the quality of the tea and just like fine wine the tea will retain most of it's nutrients, characteristics and its distinct flavor.<br />
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Usually the tea found in tea bags will contain smaller pieces of the tea leaves also called tea dust. It will give you a quicker brew but it will lack the full flavor of the larger loose leaf tea. Also loose leaf tea will save you money because most of them can be re-steeped giving you several cups. And now that I've set you up for wanting good loose leaf tea here it is my shameless plug for my Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TeaandSensibility" target="_blank">Tea & Sensibility</a> :) I just started this shop because of my love for a good cup of tea. </div>
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We read and learn many healthy things we should do and we know we need to start making changes, but the task seem so overwhelming. There's a lot of information out there and sometimes it's contradicting each other. Getting healthier can seem like so much work, but if we take it one step at a time we can all do it. We know we need to, so here are some easy steps you can start right away. Any change you make is going to be an improvement. So let's go! Let's get started...Today!<br />
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I know coffee is usually the first thing we reach for in the morning. But what if we started each day with a cup of warm lemon water. You will need about 1/8 of a slice of lemon in your water. </div>
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<li> Hydrates your body.</li>
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<li>Lemon is high in Vitamin C, B, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Magnesium and Calcium </li>
<li>Alkalizing & helps detoxify the body.</li>
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<li>Aids in Weight Loss - Lemons are packed with pectin fiber which helps fight hunger cravings </li>
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Click <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/275405-benefits-of-taking-lemon-juice-in-morning/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information on benefits of lemon water. </div>
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If you are still drinking soda, then I'm talking to you. It's no secret, the news is everywhere, soda is really bad for you. Here are just some of the reasons you should kick the habit today:</div>
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<li>Soda contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar per 12 ounce can! </li>
<li>Diet soda is still soda and it's filled with artificial sugars that have been linked with many diseases. </li>
<li>Soda is also filled with empty calories and makes you crave sweets! </li>
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There's so much more negatives to drinking soda. Some of us are drinking several cans a day so stopping cold turkey may be really hard. You can start by decreasing the amount you drink per day and go from there. There are also many other options out there for substituting soda. Start off slowly and decrease little by little until you no longer drink it. Watch <a href="http://youtu.be/LdSwevW4FNU" target="_blank">this</a> and read <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/12/what-happens-to-your-body-within-an-hour-of-drinking-a-coke.aspx" target="_blank">this </a>for more info.</div>
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I am still working on this! I am such a night owl. Staying up late is really the only time I have to myself. I don't want to waste it by sleeping :) The truth is our bodies need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to function properly and children need more. Here are some ways getting more sleep helps us to be healthier aside from providing needed rest and giving us more energy. Read <a href="http://www.self.com/health/2010/01/lack-of-sleep-health-risks" target="_blank">this</a> for more info.</div>
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<li>It boosts good heart health.</li>
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Now this being said, I know some of us have trouble falling asleep so click <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep/HQ01387" target="_blank">here</a> for some help with that.<br />
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Notice I didn't say drink 8 glasses a day. If you're already doing that then kudos to you. This is an impossible task for me personally. So I will say drink more water and your morning lemon water will count too. If you drink 1 glass per day, increase it to 3. If you drink 4 glasses per day, increase it to 6. The more you start drinking the better. 8 glasses is ideal, but going from 0 glasses to 8 can be daunting. Just increase your intake and soon enough you'll be drinking 8 glasses per day. It's important that you try and be earth friendly and opt for a filtered pitcher rather than all the plastic bottles. Our favorite is <a href="http://www.zerowater.com/" target="_blank">Zero Water</a>, recommended to us by my sister Madeline. It comes with a small gadget that lets you test the water you normally drink. It shows the levels of toxins in our water. After passing your water through their filter it should read zero! And it does! We had fun testing different waters and were amazed at all the high levels. I think we all know by now the benefits of drinking water, but you can click <a href="http://nutrition.about.com/od/hydrationwater/a/waterarticle.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for more info. </div>
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You can do this everyday with every meal. Eating more vegetables is huge and as always organic is best. Did you know that the recommended serving an adult should have is 5- 9 servings per day! For children it is 5 servings per day. I used to have trouble with this so now I drink more than half of my servings in my morning vegetable juice. Here are some ways to increase your fruits and vegetables:</div>
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Click <a href="http://todayiatearainbow.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for a great website for getting your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.</div>
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So in preparing for the 3 day juice fast - cleanse Hubby and I are planning to do soon, it is recommended to prepare your body the week before by not eating certain things like dairy, meat, sugar, caffeine, etc. While shopping at our favorite organic farm <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bloominghillfarm" target="_blank">Blooming Hill in Blooming Grove, NY, </a> I looked around to see what I could make in terms of dinner so that it would not be a week of only salads! They had huge beautiful spring onions that they were grilling for us to try and they were so good. So here is what I came up with and both Hubby and I loved it. Yums!<br />
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place potatoes sliced side down on pan. Let cook for about 1-2 minutes or
until lightly golden. Cut spring onion diagonally (thick slices), clean and cut
portobello mushrooms into long slices, chop cilantro and set all three
aside. Bake potatoes in the same pan at 375 for about 10-15 mins until
soft and done. Be careful with the hot handle on the pan and put pan
back on stove top on medium heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, spring onions
and cilantro. Add more olive oil and mix all together. Season with sea
salt and pepper and mix again until spring onions and mushrooms look
cooked. Wow! You would not believe the flavors, this was so good and
filling! Enjoy!<br />
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I've been trying some new juices lately, because after awhile we've gotten into a bit of a rut juicing the same vegetables and fruits day in and day out. I briefly saw a recipe with Beets & Oranges, but then I couldn't find it. I figured we could add a couple of things and tasting as I went along here's the juice I came up with.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Beet-Orange Juice</u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">(all ingredients are organic or local)</span><u> </u></i></span></div>
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3 Oranges</div>
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1 Lg Beet</div>
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6 Carrots</div>
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1/2 inch of Ginger</div>
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1 Lemon</div>
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Juice all ingredients and enjoy!</div>
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As I juiced the beets and the carrots, the colors of the red and orange pulp looked so beautiful, I almost felt bad throwing it away and since I don't have a compost I thought Muffins!!! </div>
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<u> <span style="font-size: large;">Beet Carrot Muffins</span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>(makes 12 small muffins)</i></span><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></u><br />
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3 egg whites from cage free eggs</div>
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1 cup beet & carrot shredded <i>(or from pulp of Beet-Orange juice)</i></div>
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3/4 cup organic cane sugar</div>
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2 cups King Arthur unbleached white whole wheat flour</div>
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2 tbs Madagascar pure vanilla extract</div>
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1 organic applesauce <i>(single servings cup)</i></div>
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1/2 cup olive oil </div>
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2 tsp baking powder</div>
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Heat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients together, then fold in beaten egg whites, <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
pour in muffin pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.</div>
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Finally the day for the long awaited <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gardinercupcakefestival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gardiner Cupcake Festival</a> came. We missed it last year so we really wanted to make sure to make it this year. <a href="http://www.eatapples.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wright's Farm</a>
hosted it and it was a huge success. There was so much activity to
fill the festival, pony rides, live band, contests, bounce house, lots
of vendors and of course CUPCAKES! Lots, and lots of cupcakes. <br />
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My choice was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetMaresa" target="_blank">Sweet Maresa's Upstate Cupcake</a> - Sage & White Chocolate Cupcake, a cupcake after my own heart! Sweet Maresa's cupcakes are organic, natural, vegan, using local and regional ingredients! And most importantly, it was delicious!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hubby's Cupcake from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kokopellicookies" target="_blank">Kokopelli </a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.moxiecupcake.com/" target="_blank">One of our all time favorites Moxie's Cupcake's</a></td></tr>
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There were many more! If you're local to the Hudson Valley make sure you make it next year, and if not I've provided links under the pictures for all the Cupcakes we visited at the festival! Enjoy!<br />
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I'm in charge of snacks for my daughter's next softball game. The last mom in charge brought in refreshing mini fruit skewers. It was a strawberry and a piece of pineapple and the girls just loved them as I'm sure all the parent's did too. Which got me thinking what can I bring that will be healthier than cookies or cupcakes and with a dash of fun added in? I wanted the girls to like them too, so I thought about the snacks my daughter loved most and I decided on the trail mix, a mixture of most of her favorites! Putting in some of her favorite things like pretzels, cranberries, chocolate chips, etc. Bunny will not eat from the trail mixes my hubby and I do, she tends to be on the picky side as kids often are. So it was important to mix up her very own and you can do the same for your kids. Bunny and I had a fun time creating this special batch of trail mix for her and her teammates.</div>
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3/4 cup Dark Chocolate covered plum bites</div>
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2 1/2 cups Annie's Cheddar Bunnies </div>
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The trick is to add more of the stuff you want your kids to eat like the pretzels, the cheddar bunnies and the cranberries. The rest of the ingredients ends up being just a little bit in each bag.</div>
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Rufus with the finished trail mix treats :)</div>
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It's that time of year again, and as the weather gets warmer we need to make sure we have good sunscreen for ourselves and especially for our kids. I don't know about you but this used to be such a chore for me. I dreaded shopping for sunscreen. It's so confusing and there are so many choices. This was the case until I knew what I was looking for and what I wanted to avoid. The Environmental Working Group (<a href="http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/sunscreens-exposed-9-surprising-truths/" target="_blank">EWG</a>) just put out their 2012 report on sunscreen. It is full of information regarding higher SPF vs lower SPF, the importance of vitamin D and watching out for toxic chemicals that do more harm than good to your skin. </div>
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<li>A little sun is good for you. So good for you. Wait at least 10-20 minutes before applying sunscreen. It is one of the ways to get a good dose of <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161618.php" target="_blank">Vitamin D</a>. </li>
<li>Higher SPF does not necessarily provide you better coverage. We tend to be a little more careless when we apply a higher SPF. We don't reapply as often as when we wear a lower SPF and tend to stay out in the sun longer. Plus the higher the SPF the more increased exposure you have to hazardous ingredients on your skin.</li>
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spray ingredients that can be toxic and harmful. There are some good ones if you prefer the spray kind.</li>
<li>You don't want Vitamin A also known as retinal palmitate in your sunscreen. I know that sounds crazy but retinal palmitate is thought to spread the development of skin tumors when in the presence of sunlight.<i>(<a href="http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/the-problem-with-vitamin-a/" target="_blank">more info</a>) </i></li>
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/437655/Alba_Botanica_Natural_Very_Emollient_Sunblock%2C_Fragrance_Free%2C_SPF_30/" target="_blank">Alba Botanica</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/434830/Badger_All_Natural_Sunscreen%2C_SPF_15/" target="_blank">Badger All Natural Sunscreen SPF 15</a> </div>
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A little thicker in consistency but it blends right in and has a nice light scent.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/442879/Kiss_My_Face_Kids_Natural_Mineral_Sunblock_Lotion%2C_SPF_30/" target="_blank">Kiss My Face Natural Mineral Sunblock for Kids</a></div>
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Even though this was light in consistency it was not as easy to blend in. It is fragrance-free but it had a slight unpleasant odor. Not a favorite but we used it. </div>
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There are some good Coppertone ones on the list and you can find good sunscreen at your local health food store and Target or online. So please check your sunscreen against EWG's website and see if it is safe to use. If you need to go buy some here is their list of the <a href="http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/" target="_blank">best and safest sunscreens</a> out on the market. And always check with your doctor especially if you have sensitive skin.</div>
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daughter and like to especially on Mother's day. Hubby will
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in Millerton NY, and boy was I glad we did. We absolutely loved
Millerton and the neighboring town of Salisbury, CT, where we stumbled
upon yet another tea house called Chaiwalla Tea Room. After having Lunch at Harney and Sons we walked around and checked out the shops. If you love small towns with alot of charm
then you've got to come for a visit. Harney & Sons was great with a tasting room, where we were able to
taste several different teas and watched as they brewed it to
perfection. Later we looked around their shop and had some tea and lunch. Bunny chose her favorite tea <a href="http://www.harney.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=3829&category=0&secondary=0" target="_blank">Vanilla Comoro</a>, and Hubby and I chose a <a href="http://www.harney.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=3774&category=0&secondary=0" target="_blank">White Vanilla Grapefruit </a>blend. After our walk and before heading home we went to Chaiwalla Tea Room and had dessert and tea of course! Yum! </div>
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What? Why? What? Yes, I said make your own detergent. I know it sounds terribly time consuming and is it really necessary? It really is quite simple and well here are some reasons why you may want to:</div>
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<li>It is safe and free of toxic chemicals that get on your clothes and therefore on your skin and into your body</li>
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Big companies like Tide were in the <a href="http://www.womensvoices.org/science/fact-sheets/dirty-secrets/" target="_blank">news</a> recently because their detergent carries a high amount of carcinogens, and Tide just so happens to be the number one laundry detergent sold in the United States! Proctor & Gamble made no apologies for this and stated that they will not reformulate their product because they believe that it is a low amount of carcinogens and that same amount is in most things we use and drink. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/amywestervelt/2012/04/30/procter-gamble-defends-against-claims-that-tide-detergents-contain-carcinogens/" target="_blank">Here</a> is their response. Well I certainly don't want any amount in my product and if you are using many products a day, a week, what's the percentage of carcinogens and toxic chemicals going into your body and into the environment? Something to certainly think about. What kinds of toxins are in the leading laundry detergents out on the market? Things like Linear alkyl sodium sulfonates, Petroleum distillates, Phosphates, etc. What do these mean? You can click <a href="http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/07/06/the_toxic_dangers_of_typical_laundry_detergent.htm" target="_blank">here</a> for a break down. Not good stuff that's for sure.<b><br /></b></div>
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It's by <a href="http://elizabethskindcafe.com/hot-topics/diy-home-cleaning-products/liquid-laundry-detergent" target="_blank">Elizabeth's Kind Cafe</a> and what I love about this one is that it's for liquid laundry detergent which is what most of us use. </div>
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2 1/4 Cup Liquid Castile Soap (I use Dr. Bonner’s)</div>
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1/4 Cup Distilled White Vinegar (I use Organic – try Whole Foods or your local health food store)</div>
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Now there are alot of worthy laundry detergents out there that are really doing their part and doing it without all the chemicals and allergens that most leading brands carry. Here are a couple of really good for you and good for the planet laundry detergents. You can find these at your local supermarket or heath food stores and Target.</div>
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I got this at Target for 11.99 (does about 66 loads)</div>
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So this is one more simple step to take in getting healthier and cleaner! :) Please let me know if you try your own laundry detergent and how you like it! Thanks!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-18559603876539912762012-05-07T13:11:00.001-04:002012-05-08T19:14:22.043-04:00My Love affair with Wine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was so in love with wine...I loved everything about it. The taste, the way the wine glass felt in my hands, the way I immediately felt after having my first sip. Giving it up has been a struggle that has taken quite a few years. This is not to say I don't enjoy a glass every now and then. I'm talking about the obsessive-excessive love affair I had with wine. And until about a year ago or so I had still been struggling with looking back and feeling like I'm still missing parts of my old life. My
career part, living the fast high life of a Super City Girl. The
designer clothes, the constant traveling, mostly for pleasure, and the
drinking. Ah yes the drinking. I think I missed that most of all. My life
was like a television show. Always a drink in hand. I wouldn't say I
was an alcoholic. I was working and getting up and I certainly didn't
look like an alcoholic. Or did I? I guess that would've depended on
who I asked. I did crave a drink when I got out of work. I certainly
drank alone at home, while cooking, getting ready to go out, who didn't? Could I stop drinking after 1 or 2 drinks? I
guess but I surely didn't want to. These are some of the questions I found to ask yourself to determine if indeed you had a drinking problem. Having a drink usually also gave me
super powers. I wasn't so shy anymore. A little more boldness under my
belt. Now I don't want to paint the wrong picture. I wasn't dragging
on the floor all out drunk. Or in the street begging for my next drink. Or strung out binge drinking for days. Because that is true alcoholism, isn't it? I was functioning and feeling quite beautiful
and glamorous too. Hmmm. There was always an exciting VIP party to go to. Hanging
at the same parties with celebrities. How cool was I? I kept forgetting how empty and miserable I felt the next morning. Seriously the next morning as I went to work sometimes still a little hung over, or foggy and not
clearly focused. Pretending I was so happy and my life was so great but deep inside anticipating when I was going to have my next drink and enter that other life again. <br />
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How did He notice me? Why did His mercy extend to me? This I will never
know. I've done for some years now what the Israelites did as Moses was leading them to the promised land.
Looking back to the time they were slaves in Egypt. Thinking things were so much better then. My Egypt was
Manhattan and the life I had then. Because in this Christian life there are still struggles and
of course at the first sign of them you're thinking "My life was so
much better back then". But it wasn't. God had mercy on me and I can
now see how blind I was. How blessed I now am. I feel I am truly living now and not just going through the motions. My priorities are in the right place now. I know what's important and that means the world to me. I still have struggles. We all do. But drinking never solved any of them. I don't even like to get into how unhealthy this lifestyle was for me.
Did my excessive drinking play a factor in my getting cancer. Drinking
certainly does with other diseases too. Excessive drinking has been linked to Alzheimer, Liver disease, Cancer and Cardiovascular disease, to name a few. And how about the long term damage you're doing to your body now that's not going to show up for some years...sigh. Now I know and have read about how healthy drinking red wine can be providing antioxidants and resveratrol. I think they are talking about only a glass. And even then the wine should be organic which doesn't contain harmful sulfates. The grapes the wine is made
from don't contain pesticides, and the soil free of chemicals. Now organic grapes, raw peanuts, organic blueberries. dark chocolate also contain resveratrol, some of them double the amount. Something to think about. I am always so full of
emotion every Sunday morning at church. "Thank you
Lord I am here this morning and not hung over wasting another Sunday
recovering from last night's partying". I think about this every Sunday
morning. Every Sunday morning. And the truth is that His mercy extends to all of us. If we would
just listen. We can call out to Him at anytime. When you feel you've reached the limit. Like I did one night. And He will respond. The peace and joy I can feel inside on an ordinary day
compares to nothing else. This may not be your story but it is my
story. So here it is for the world to hear. And like any addictive personality I have replaced wine with good tea. But that's another story! <span style="font-size: large;"><i>He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.</i></span> (Psalms 18:16)</div>
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Some helpful links for more info:<br />
<a href="http://alcoholism.about.com/od/problem/a/blquiz1.htm" target="_blank">http://alcoholism.about.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Alcohol-and-Heart-Disease_UCM_305173_Article.jsp" target="_blank">http://www.heart.org</a><br />
<a href="http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2010/01/28/alcohol-and-cancer-the-evidence/" target="_blank">http://scienceblog.cancerresearch</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-77719210445423014782012-05-04T22:57:00.001-04:002012-05-07T09:25:51.022-04:00Skin Deep...What's in your skin care products?<div style="text-align: justify;">
And therefore on your face and in the layers of your skin. Yikes! I know. Not another thing to worry about. But ignorance is not bliss my friends. I did this myself a couple of years ago. I checked my cosmetics and toiletries on <a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/" target="_blank">EWG.COM</a> to see how they scored. EWG's Skin Deep is an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal
care products, launched in 2004 to help people find safer products, with
fewer ingredients that are hazardous or that haven't been thoroughly
tested. Skin Deep combines product ingredient lists with information in
more than 50 standard toxicity and regulatory databases. The database
provides easy-to-navigate safety ratings for thousands of
personal care products. I came up with the sad realization that I had to get rid of some of my favorite things. As a former professional make up artist and licensed esthetician, this was not easy to do. But I know that what we place on our skin travels deep, and if I was going to make a conscious effort to go green, watch what I eat and change my lifestyle. I had to do this too. So go grab some of your and toiletries and head to your computer to check out how your favorite products score. Here's an example of one of the products I currently have. To show you how it works. My shampoo scored a 4. (0 being the safest and 10 being the most hazardous). 4 is considered Moderate Hazard. Hmmmm....not the worst but not the best I could do.</div>
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It will go on to give you much more information and break down the ingredients for you and score each one. Please don't get overwhelmed if your products do not fare too well. Change the items you need to as you start run out. Start by switching the highest scored ones. I know this can be costly. If you can't afford to go completely organic and non toxic on all your products. You can change to something with a lower score. Consider how many products you use everyday, any changes you make will be for the better. I hope this was helpful for you as it was for me. I have to go now. Gotta go buy some new shampoo. See you later!<br />
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Awesome youtube video that breaks it down for you: <a href="http://youtu.be/pfq000AF1i8" target="_blank">YouTube/storyofcosmetics</a> </div>
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More Info: <a href="http://safecosmetics.org/" target="_blank">http://safecosmetics.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.organicconsumers.org</a><br />
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You can find some great products and cosmetics at the following links too:<br />
<a href="http://josiemarancosmetics.com/" target="_blank">http://josiemarancosmetics.com/</a>,<br />
<a href="http://kissmyface.com/" target="_blank">kissmyface.com</a>, <br />
<a href="http://www.aubrey-organics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.aubrey-organics.com/</a>, <br />
<a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/product-line/organic-wear.html" target="_blank">http://www.physiciansformula.com</a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-17049540683265506102012-04-26T23:30:00.000-04:002012-04-26T23:42:43.850-04:00The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen - Produce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It can be pretty expensive buying everything organic. We have had to make major adjustments to make room for the extra cost in our produce alone. <br />
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Here's a quick breakdown of the difference between buying conventional produce vs organic produce.<br />
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Buying organic means:<br />
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<li>Your produce is not sprayed with harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers that are not good for your body and puts your health at risk. </li>
<li>The soil is also richer and creates a more nutrient-dense product. Producing a more nutritious and better tasting fruit and vegetable. </li>
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Why spray them with pesticides? Conventional produce is sprayed with pesticides and fertilizer because they usually have to travel very far to get to your supermarket. They spray it so they last the long distance and protect them from pests. Getting the organic seal is also a very expensive and strict process for a farm to have their crops certified organic. That's why you may get better prices going straight to the farm to get your produce. Local produce is usually grown with the same standards as organic produce but without the seal. Always ask the farmer if there is use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers in their produce. I know that if you don't have farms by you this narrows it down for you a bit. Here is a very helpful list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides. <br />
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<u>The Dirty Dozen</u>- (always buy these organic)<br />
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<li>Apples</li>
<li>Celery</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Peaches</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Nectarines - Imported</li>
<li>Grapes - Imported</li>
<li>Sweet Bell Peppers</li>
<li>Potatoes</li>
<li>Blueberries - Domestic</li>
<li>Lettuce</li>
<li>Kale/ Collard Greens</li>
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Now the following produce are the ones you can get non-organic if you had to. They are the cleanest in regards to pesticide use.<br />
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<u>The Clean Fifteen</u>:<br />
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<li>Onions</li>
<li>Sweet Corn</li>
<li>Pineapple</li>
<li>Avocado</li>
<li>Asparagus</li>
<li>Sweet Peas</li>
<li>Mangoes</li>
<li>Eggplant</li>
<li>Cantaloupe - Domestic</li>
<li>Kiwi</li>
<li>Cabbage </li>
<li>Watermelon</li>
<li>Sweet Potatoes</li>
<li>Grapefruit</li>
<li>Mushrooms </li>
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That is my quick version, <a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/produce-and-pesticides-what-you-need-know" target="_blank">DR. OZ</a> wrote a great article that explains it all in greater detail. A good and informative read. I hope these lists will be helpful to you! They are updated every year by The <a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/" target="_blank">EWG</a> and to find a farm by you here's a great website: <a href="http://localharvest.org/" target="_blank">Local Harvest.</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533695300107895747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8819666301746326000.post-81058449503689702602012-04-25T09:45:00.000-04:002012-04-25T09:50:23.984-04:00Kid's need healthy juices too!<br />
Here's the latest juice I've been making for my daughter. I switch it up just a little every now and then. I first started with just green apples and carrots for quite some time. But lately I've been getting bolder. Adding vegetables like kale, romaine and even broccoli. Little by little and just a little at a time. To get her a larger range of nutrients. I love Today I ate a Rainbow (<a href="http://todayiatearainbow.com/" target="_blank">todayiatearainbow.com</a>) and Bunny loves to count how many fruits and vegetables she's accomplished in a day. And you better believe I do too.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Bunny's Bright-Eyed Juice</u></b></span><br />
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2 organic romaine leaves<br />
1organic broccoli stalk<br />
1 organic orange<br />
1 organic green apple<br />
3-4 organic carrots <br />
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Orange is doing all the work in masking the taste of the romaine and
broccoli. Although green apples are not as high in sugars as other ones
it gives it a nice tart taste. Almost as if I had used a lemon. But I
know the lemon would have been a bit much for her.Carrots are also
sweet and help too. She drinks this up. As long as it doesn't taste
bitter and it still has a sweet taste she is good to go. Now don't get
me wrong. She's not jumping for joy when it's time to drink her
"juice" but she drinks it and doesn't complain. And that's all I
really need isn't it? Healthy Bunny girl in the making.<br />
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Cinnamon is an amazing spice. Since I've been reading about it's healthy qualities. I've been trying to use it everyday. I like to sprinkle it in my tea and coffee to try and get some in on a daily basis. It is a super rich antioxidant, balances blood sugar, its a great anti-inflammatory, it's calming and aids in digestion and can also help with blood circulation to name a few. It is said that even the mere scent of cinnamon can stimulate regions of the brain to increase attention span and memory. I also love all its mention in the bible.<br />
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<i>Dear lover and friend, you're a secret garden, a private and pure
fountain. Body and soul, you are paradise, a whole orchard of
succulent fruits— Ripe apricots and peaches, oranges and pears; Nut
trees and <b>cinnamon</b>, and all scented woods; Mint and lavender,
and all herbs aromatic; A garden fountain, sparkling and splashing,
fed by spring waters from the Lebanon mountains.<span class="keywordresultextras"> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="keywordresultextras">(Song of Solomon 4:13-15) </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="keywordresultextras">I have perfumed my bed with Myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. (Proverbs 7:17) </span></i>
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There are two types of cinnamon. Ceylon is lighter and sweeter and Cassia is spicier and more pungent, it is preferred in savory dishes and curries . Ceylon is typically more expensive and said to be more beneficial. While they both are beneficial, the Cassia contains higher levels of coumarins which can cause too low a blood thinning affect. I've learned that sometimes it is hard to tell which cinnamon it is. So do your research. The average bottle of ground cinnamon won't say which it is. So always use with moderation unless you know for sure your cinnamon is Ceylon. If you use alot of cinnamon or want to make sure you are getting the Ceylon one. And as always I think organic is best.</div>
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<li><i>coffee</i></li>
<li><i>yogurt</i></li>
<li><i>oatmeal</i></li>
<li><i>baked apples or baked pineapples</i></li>
<li><i>applesauce </i></li>
<li><i>and baking (of course) </i></li>
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Learn more: <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/035642_cinnamon_blood_sugar_regulating.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com</a>, http://www.whfoods.com, <br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs+4&version=NIV1984" target="_blank">http://www.biblegateway.com/Songofsolomon</a><br />
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How are you celebrating Earth Day? If you haven't really been doing your part but keep thinking you should, this is the perfect day to start. And even if you've been on this journey for some time now, there's always a little more you could start doing. Take it to the next level. Here are some easy steps to get you going.</div>
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<li>Turn off the light. Sometimes we leave so many lights on that we don't need. During the day I barely have any lights on. Make sure your curtains are pulled back and let the sunshine in!</li>
<li>Visit your local library. One of my favorite places. It's a great place to spend some time and pick up a new read. Also donate books you no longer need.</li>
<li>Have you changed those light bulbs yet? This was the first thing I did when I first started out. Probably the easiest to do. And you can find CFL's everywhere now.</li>
<li>Are we recycling yet? I know sometimes it's easier to throw a box or can into the garbage can. But really it's a small extra effort to separate it and dispose of it ready for recycling.</li>
<li>Take a walk. If you can walk or ride your bike instead of taking the car. Depends on where you are going I know. But we have some places we can walk to instead of taking the car. It will also be good for you. A double bonus!</li>
<li>Talk to your kids about taking care of the earth and saving energy! Get them involved in recycling and shutting down light switches. Soon enough they will be doing it on their own.</li>
<li>Visit the antique shops and yard sales this spring. Lot's of wonderful finds that can be reused from furniture, books, decor, etc. So many beautiful finds.</li>
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Any small step you take is an improvement. We all have to start somewhere.<br />
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Here are just some of the hard working plants:</div>
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Peace Lily <i>(spathiphyllum)</i> <i>easy, no direct sunlight</i></div>
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Spider Plant <i>(chlorophytum comosum)</i> <i>easy care</i></div>
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Devil's Ivy <i>(epipremnum aureum)</i> <i>easy care, medium indirect light</i></div>
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Areca Palm <i>(chrysalidocarpus lutescens) easy-med, moderate sunlight</i></div>
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English Ivy<i> (hedera helix)</i> <i>medium, partial shade to bright light, not direct light</i></div>
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Philodendrons, <i>medium, partial shade</i></div>
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Gerbera Daisy<i> (gerbera jamesonii) medium, bright light</i></div>
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Chrysanthemum <i>med-</i><i>hard, bright indirect sun</i></div>
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Boston Fern<i> ( nephrolepis) med-hard, bright indirect light</i></div>
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Dragon Tree<i> (dracaena marginata) med-hard, bright light, not direct sunlight</i></div>
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We all love Ketchup and kids love it even more. Contrary to popular belief, ketchup is not exactly a serving of vegetable/fruit! But if you switch from regular to organic you can make sure you are getting the best ingredients you possibly can without giving up ketchup. Not only are the ingredients organic but it doesn't contain HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND CORN SYRUP. The organic kind contains organic sugar in their place. It's just a better choice. The price is about the same and the taste is as well. I'm sure there are even better choices out there but I have not yet tried that. This is one easy baby step you can take without sacrificing taste and I promise the kids won't even notice the switch! Here are the ingredients.</div>
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Spring has sprung! Time to hit the trail. We all know exercising is
important and if you don't know where to start the easiest thing to do
is walking. Just head out the door and start. You can start off slow
and increase your time as you go on. Make sure to breathe and stand
tall. Stretching is important after your walk and also make sure to
stay hydrated. I got to do some walking this weekend with my daughter
and nephews that were visiting. We went birdwatching and I think we
walked about 2 miles. We were also blessed with seeing the beautiful
birds God places along our path. <br />
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For more bird info and pics my nephew has a blog: <a href="http://birdnerd.blog.com/" target="_blank">birdnerd.blog.com</a><br />
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<u>THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORMS</u><br />
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I saw this bird outside my window and I just couldn't believe how close he was. He must have just caught the worms but he hadn't eaten them yet. First thing I thought was "where is my camera?", so I stepped away from the window slowly and ran like a maniac all over the house to get it and then of course had to change the lens. Was he still going to be there by the time I got back? I was praying the whole time "Lord please keep him there". And to my complete surprise He did, not only did the Robin stay there, he also didn't fly away as I pointed my camera at him and started taking pictures. I was even able to open the screen door and step right outside my door. Wow! I couldn't believe it. So here are the shots I was able to get, Thank you Lord :)</div>
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