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Best of both worlds

Tabbygrrl — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:51:36 -0600

I'm all about being green, but I really need a new TV for xmas too to replace the behemoth I have. Looked around and found the Vizio Eco and then I saw it at Sam's Club yesterday and it's as pretty as it is green. Looks almost like an imac. Super modern and 32" so not too huge either.

http://www.vizio.com/productDetails.aspx?id=2838&pid=1506

Give the gift of a shorter shower

AzulFlorencia — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:02:40 -0600

Consider giving the gift of a shorter shower this year. Ripple Products shower timers inspire water conservation by encouraging shorter showers. Consider this, if you shorten your shower by four minutes you would save 2400 gallons of water, 274 pounds of CO2 and $78.00 per year. I personally am down to a three minute shower (most days) and that gives me enough time to condition my hair.

You can find pictures of the timers and store location at www.azulconservationproducts.com.

Happy holidays.

Be the change you want to see in world-Ghandi

Who is the he I am referring to in My Holiday Sweeps Blog?

alwazalady — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:16:52 -0600

Why it's my son of course! A positive result of my positive thinking!

LOL

muimi07 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:51:34 -0600

Loved it -- hilarious! Both the writing AND the stuff that you listed. I can't believe that these things actually exist. I'm not sure what is worse -- the $300+ diaper bag or the $45 a pop pacifiers.

As for what The Little Empress (my daughter) would like for the holidays, she'd say, "Mommy, I just want that computer cord you always tell me not to touch. NOW."

Michelle ~ http://www.mommymisadventures.com/

A Phone for Canadians

Laurie_Halo Secretarial — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:12:33 -0600

Might have to see about that Cleo phone, not that I need a new one! I do like Samsung phones though - great list!

Laurie, mom of 3 boys and

blogger about my VA business and my life as a mom!

You Rock!

sugarbritches26 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:04:51 -0600

How freakin funny was that? And so true! I won't even go into Sugarbaby's list to jolly ole Saint Nick. She's the only girl and the baby of the family so spoiled is an understatement. Me? I'm still wearing jeans from 1999 and shoes from two seasons ago. My nail polish is chipped and my purse is a $10 Old Navy special. Her diaper bag costs more than my winter coat. Woe is the mother of a fashion diva.

A.A.

Love the Noel case! thanks

AshleySF — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:47:54 -0600

Love the Noel case! thanks for the tip, I may have to add that to my xmas list. It's so hard to find a nice looking case for the iphone.

Ashley

www.themadgrad.com

Green Gift- Ever grow a plant that moves when you tickle it?

kidsgardener — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:15:35 -0600

I thought your readers would enjoy this indoor container gardening growing activity I do with my students and family in the Fall/Winter. To get your children excited about gardening and more sensitive to plants and nature, consider having them grow a plant that they will never forget -The TickleMe Plant! This is the plant that will close its leaves and lower its branches when tickled. How cool is that!!. This growing experience allows kids to learn the basic skills needed for gardening. Parents that are interested in sharing their love of plants and nature with their children, can get more information and supplies by visiting http://www.TickleMePlant.com TickleMe Plants can be grown indoors year round. If you know any students or teachers that would enjoy this exciting gardening and nature experience, share this information with them and they will thank you. This kits are a great green holiday gift as well!

Xbox Live

Sally-D — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:10:59 -0500

I agree that Xbox Live subscription seems a bit tough on the wallet - and wish it were free as it should be. But there is a kind of payoff - Achievement points.

By playing online and being a subscriber to Live, you can accumulate achievement points and these points can be exchanged for games and other Xbox related merchandise through Live. As a system it does tend to favour the avid, rather than casual, gamer but my point here is simply to suggest that the subscription can end up paying for itself - and more.

If you take a look around (for example, take a look at the article on xbox3l33t.com ) you will also discover that certain games and certain actions reward you higher than others, so even a casual gamer can strategically accumulate as many points as a hardcore gamer in less time. It's not a cheat or anything, it's just a matter of knowing where Mcirosoft's emphasis lies.

Anyway, I have both a Playstation 3 and an Xbox 360, so I know they are both equally good in their own unique ways.

Sally

Green Gifts/El Salvador

CSchaffer — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:14:15 -0500

Hi, so I just found this nonprofit called People of Hope Crafts. They sell items that artisans in El Salvador make. It is soo neat because the groups include Salvadorans with disabilities, former gang-members and all-women co-ops. They also have a lot to choose from for gifts and all. Check m out- www.peopleofhopecrafts.org

fresh heirlooms

janelle76 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:22:41 -0500

last holiday season i did all of my christmas shopping at this cute store in pittsburgh pa, Fresh Heirlooms (they also have an online store now). they have the best green gift selection! all made from 100% recycled and reused products. i got my dad a recycled clock made from reused bicycle parts, my niece a wall clock made froom pretty pink spouting material, and my friend a bicycle chain bottle opener--they all LOVED their eco freindly gifts. they also have hand-painted furniture (creative reuse).

http://www.freshheirlooms.com

Green gifts - save our planet

danielmdr — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:19:16 -0500

No matter what others do for our planet and global warming, we can start by protecting it ourselfs.
Trees instead, LLC is a company devoted to preserve the environment by planting memory trees and offset carbon footprint.
Why send flowers or give gifts that contaminate our planet when you can plan a tree in behaf of your loved one?
Preserve life planting a tree instead of giving flowers that create waste soon after it is cut.
www.TreesInstead.com is to plant trees instead of giving traditional gifts.

Political Gifts

Muky — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:14:16 -0500

A political game perhaps? Probably not nearly the visual impact of the Hillary Nutcracker, but might be easier on your fingers? About.com has many, and there's one called "Dimension Defender."

I love the breakfast.

KateSavage — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:06:38 -0500

That's it. Now I can't wait to get a new "man"-friend (if only for the reason that I can buy him felt bacon (is that on Etsy, too?) and send it to him with the note.

There is nothing that says "love" like sharing your bacon.

JRR Tolkien did santa correspondence with his kids

Crunchy Carpets — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:12 -0500

for years...with art.

They loved it

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