Ten Simple Water-Saving Tips for the Outdoors

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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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 sprinklers so that they’re watering your lawn and garden, and not the street or sidewalk. Water early in the morning (before 10am) or later in the evening (after 6pm) [...]

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DIY, Easy Foot Spa Soak

Monday, June 13, 2011
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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 warm, waterproof shoes for what felt like a year (for those that don’t live here, Portland practically skipped summer last year).  I wore a cute [...]

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Backyard Composting 101

Friday, June 10, 2011
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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 grounds, etc.).  Composting has helped us achieve monthly garbage service (20 gallons of trash a month).  It’s much easier than you might think, just follow these simple steps. Why Should You Compost? [...]

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Wordless Wednesday {recycling}

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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{image credit: xkcd}

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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway {closed}

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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After reading about how unhealthy canola oil is over a year ago, I bought a jar of coconut oil.  I’ve tried a couple of different store bought brands then heard of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and wondered how it may differ from what I’ve been trying.  Before I even took the jar [...]

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Wedding Day Thoughts: Keeping the Environment in Mind

Monday, June 6, 2011
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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 inspiration boards, photos, etc.  Our wedding is entirely DIY, with a very, very small budget.  Even if I had thousands and thousands of dollars, I don’t think I’d change much.  But [...]

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Wordless Wednesday {candwich}

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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more Candwich humor via The Colbert Report found here

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

Thursday, May 26, 2011
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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.  Luckily, all of our hoses are in great working order, but should they ever need to be replaced, I’ll definitely consider at least one of these [...]

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Inspiring Your Kids to Live Green

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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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 welcome Mandi from Life…Your Way to The Living Green Solution: As a mom, one of my hopes for my children is that our family values will become their values [...]

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