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The Social Politics of Being Green

5/27/12 10:41pm by kario
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Goslings

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about toxins.  Mostly, it seems that the topic finds its way to me rather than me seeking it out, and that could be a result of the heightened awareness in the US of just how many chemicals we come in contact with every day.  Whatever the reason, I'm doing my best to examine the issues as rationally as I can without freaking out.  Read more >

The Low-Tech DIY Washing Machine

5/25/12 11:55am by Heather Clisby
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Laundry - shutterstock

Great for you off-the-grid types or compulsive campers everywhere. This blogger is taking on the bucket-and-plunger approach as part of a wider challenge:  Read more

A Guide to Used Cloth Diaper Conditions

5/23/12 12:36pm by Heather Clisby
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cloth diaper

I had no idea there were so many acronyms to determine the quality of a used cloth diaper but Maria has written a very helpful guide on how to purchase a quality money-saving, landfill-reducing product:  Read more

When (Green) Attachment Parenting Goes Wrong

5/22/12 2:43pm by Heather Clisby
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Storm

When one nursing eco-mom teams up with another for an interstate road trip, they end up experiencing more nature than originally planned:  Read more

Homemade Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer

5/18/12 6:15am by Nadia R.
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Aloe Vera

Since I discovered the aloe vera gel, I can’t get enough of it. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. The aloe vera gel moisturizes and heals the skin. It is known to have a beneficial effect on skin problems like acne, redness, sunburns, pigmentation and dryness. It brightens the skin by removing the dead cells. Image: Matt Biddulph via Flickr   Read more >

Benefits of the Shoeless Home

5/16/12 10:54am by Heather Clisby
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Barefoot

For health and environmental reasons, this blogger kicked off a new 'leave your shoes by the door' policy in her home:  Read more

Sustainable Seafood: Which Fish Should I Buy?

5/14/12 10:22am by M Jensen-Middlebrook
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Fish

The locavore life is made easier at this time of year now that farmers markets, CSAs and home gardens are operating once again. And, the cost of fish is gradually becoming more comparable in price to meat and poultry products. But conscientious consumers find the waters murky when it comes to eating sustainable seafood. It pays off - both in the pocketbook and health-wise - to do some homework about how to buy sustainably harvested fish.  Read more >

Polar Bears: An Unstable Future

5/11/12 2:03pm by Good Girl Gone Green
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Polar Bear Cub

The footprints of climate change are apparent throughout the world: droughts are threatening our crops and water supplies, and on the flip side, our oceans are warming, increasing the intensity of storms and hurricanes, sea levels are rising, arctic ice is melting at an alarming rate. And one fury white mammal is clinging on to the nearest iceberg. Image: waynesworld_az via Flickr   Read more >

Cure Stinky Towels - Without Chemicals

5/9/12 7:18am by Heather Clisby
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Towel Sniffer

Oooh, that smell! Can't you smell that smell? Turns out, mildewy towels need not be - it's a battle that can be fought - and won! - without bleach or other harsh chemicals:  Read more

My Backyard Bees

5/7/12 11:01am by Heather Clisby
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Bee Lady

A Colorado mom ventures into backyard beekeeping and offers the latest buzz on their new guests:  Read more