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• A Time of Transition

  

  For those who haven’t noticed, I haven’t written in quite a while. Not because I don’t have anything to say, but I was planning a wedding (post coming soon), a... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Nine Steps to an Earth-Friendly Diet

  

  What we eat has a serious ecological impact. With food production accounting for almost 20 percent of our fossil-fuel use in the United States, we have to chang... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Simple, Low-Cost Home Energy Tips to Save You Money and Become More Energy...

  

  Take a bite out of energy costs, and your impact on the environment, with these no-cost and low-cost strategies. Change Your Bulbs: Replace standard incandescen... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Ten Simple Ways to Avoid Exposure to Plastics

  

  With plastic in nearly everything, it’s nearly impossible to avoid it completely. There are, however, things you can do to avoid exposure to plastics. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• How to Manage Pests Naturally

  

  Pests in your home can be a nuisance and bad for your health, but using pesticides to fight them can have dangerous side effects. Pesticides are known to cause... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Ten Simple Water-Saving Tips for the Outdoors

  

  With summer here (or just about here in Portland), here are ten simple outdoor water-saving tips to help you conserve water and save money. Adjust your... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, GARDENING, HOME

• DIY, Easy Foot Spa Soak

  

  After Portland finally had it’s first summer day a few days ago, I realized my feet were far from being ready for sandals.  They had been covered in socks and... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Backyard Composting 101

  

  I’ve been composting for almost three years now and can’t imagine ever throwing anything “organic” into the trash (fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Wedding Day Thoughts: Keeping the Environment in Mind

  

  With two months left until our wedding, I’ve been focusing a lot more on wedding projects, which still includes researching and looking at countless... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, WEDDING

• Trash to Treasure: Re-Imagining Your Waste {Garden Hoses}

  

  Having spent a little bit of time watering the plants, I thought of ways one might be able to repurpose a garden hose and came across these creative ideas.... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Inspiring Your Kids to Live Green

  

  Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at Simple Life Celebrations writing about Bulk Bin Shopping, and I’m excited to... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Beating the Summer Heat: Simple Ways to Stay Cool Without the A/C

  

  According to the EPA, heating and cooling make up over half of your home energy use. By taking proper steps to cool your house without the use of your air... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Trash-2-Treasure 2011 Diverts Waste and Creates a Sense of Community

  

  On Earth Day, I had the great pleasure of participating in my local community’s annual swap/reuse/recycle event, Trash-2-Treasure.  I joined the planning team... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 COMMUNITY, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Take Action: Organize a GMO Food Dump

  

  I just watched this video from the Organic Consumer Association (OCA) that calls out natural food stores such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s for allowing to... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Plastic-to-Oil Conversion and Oregon House Bill 3597: Friend Or Foe?

  

  I originally wrote this article for Create Plenty several weeks ago, but I wanted to get the word out far and wide.  Please share your thoughts on... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Green on the Screen: Eco-Documentaries Take Center Stage

  

  The list of eco/environmental-documentaries is long and it seems to get longer every year.  After reading Eco-Convert’s list, it got me thinking, how many... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Greening Your Kitchen Cooking Utensils

  

  One of my favorite hobbies is cooking. Last night it was local, organic chicken, slow cooked in red wine for five hours, finished off with cream and golden... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Inbox Inquiry: Refinish Or Replace Kitchen Cabinets?

  

  Today’s inbox inquiry comes from a Twitter follower wanting to know about kitchen cabinets.  Please see my response below and share your own advice in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Happy Mother’s Day!

  

  I couldn’t resist posting this adorable mamele by Ruby Re-Usable. The doll is made out of reused materials including a plastic dishwashing detergent bottle, a... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekend Links

  

  Snoqualmie Falls, Washington Below are some of my favorite posts from the week. If you have any articles or links you’d like to add, please do so. I always enjo... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT