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May 27

Eco Friendly Wasp Trap

Eco Friendly Wasp Trap ||

I don't like to kill creatures.  An ant, spider or mouse that finds their way in my home will surely get escorted out safely under my watch.  All creatures serve some kind of purpose in the balance of nature.  The...

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Apr 9

Knoend and Ivy Chuang

Knoend and Ivy Chuang ||

One of my biggest complaints about being eco is that it is a little boring.  The design selection usually involves some kind of natural oatmeal color which for a creative type like myself leaves a lot to be desired.  I was thrilled...

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Feb 24

Bad Spirits Go Away With The Bottle Tree

Bad Spirits Go Away With The Bottle Tree ||

The bottle tree (like the one shown above) is near and dear to my heart for three reasons.  One, it involves hocus pocus and I love the occult!  Two, it is a great way to recycle bottles into art and lastly would you believe...

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Feb 16

My Favorite Organic Cotton Towels

My Favorite Organic Cotton Towels ||

In my effort to support 'green' companies and products, I have bought more than my share of eco- friendly towels which is actually in itself not-eco (hence my book Bag Green Guilt).  Anyway, after trying out many a bamboo towel...

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Feb 7

Grass Is 'Greener' On The Roof

Grass Is 'Greener' On The Roof ||

Image via WikipediaAs 'green' as I think I am, I don't think I ever would have thought of building a green roof, if my shed out back hadn't already been covered with moss and grass at the time I decided...

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Feb 1

Slide Down My Rain Barrel

Slide Down My Rain Barrel ||

With all of the rains we have been having this winter, I have been kicking myself for not installing a rain barrel as I know what a precious resource water is these days. I might have to order this 98%...

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Dec 14

Gift of Good Energy-Himalayan Salt Lamp

Gift of Good Energy-Himalayan Salt Lamp ||

My new favorite product is the Himalayan Salt Crystal lamp as it is not only beautiful to look at but magical in a healing sense.  I first learned about the powers of Himalayan salt crystals at a naturopath's office about...

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Nov 27

Light My Fire

Light My Fire ||

Looking to 'rekindle' you romance? Maybe a fun holiday gift of a fire pit might be in order?  I love this one from VivaTerraCreated from discarded steel oil drums by resourceful artisans in Haiti, the fire pit comes to life...

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Nov 11

Natural Shell Lamp

Natural Shell Lamp ||

I am always looking for things that take a break from the mundane and this shell lamp fits the bill!  How fun would this be to hang in any room? "Hand-selected shells from such exotic locales as Polynesia, Madagascar, Indonesia and...

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Aug 1

Bamboo and Recycled Plastic Scrub Brush

Bamboo and Recycled Plastic Scrub Brush ||

What does it say about my life when I am excited to see cool new Dish Scrubbers?  Well they are 'eco' ( most of them aren't ) so these perked my interest. Here is the scoop from Delight.com...."You know we're all...

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