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December 15, 2008: Great giveaway on stainless steel products!
Comments: 92 | Categories: Giveaways , Going green , Natural living

For those who have been entering the last two giveaways for stainless steel water bottles, and eyeing all of the other fantastic products at The Tickle Trunk, you are just going to love this giveaway! Not only could you still win an incredibly practical and wonderful, BPA-free, stainless steel water...

December 8, 2008: Another H2O bottle giveaway!
Comments: 49 | Categories: Giveaways , Going green , Natural living

First off, a winner...Carey (Alberta)is the lucky winner of an 18 oz pink stainless steel water bottle! Congrats!Wish it was you? Then today's your day, because I'm kicking off the week with yet another fantastic bottle giveaway! Just like last week's giveaway, this is for 1 stainless steel water bottle...

December 4, 2008: Toxins, schmoxins
Comments: 6 | Categories: Going green , Living healthy , Natural living

Ever wondered why people are making such a big fuss about toxins in this and that? Why do itty bitty amounts of harsh cleansers and fragrances in shampoos, or minute pesticide residues in food, or trace amounts of chemicals that seep into our water, really matter? In fact, forget the...

September 18, 2008: Having children a selfish act?
Comments: 43 | Categories: Children , Going green , Good stewardship

On Saturday, when my blog was down, my husband and I read this incredibly sad and disturbing article, and I've been mulling over a post about it ever since. Here are some of the "highlights":Had Toni Vernelli gone ahead with her pregnancy ten years ago, she would know at first...

September 11, 2008: Natural solutions for cleaning tough stuff
Comments: 19 | Categories: Going green , Homemaking , Natural living

Just in time for my massive house cleaning day tomorrow (before I go on vacation, I always like to try to leave my house spic and span, because it's just so much more restful to come home to!), the perfect Green Guide newsletter dropped into my inbox.Their article on Furry...

August 21, 2008: CFL bulbs might not be such a great, green option after all
Comments: 14 | Categories: Going green , Living healthy

When we realized the savings to be had and the energy efficiency to be gained by switching over to CFL light bulbs, we were sold and decided to make the switch. Though the process isn't complete, we've probably transitioned more than half of our home. Problem is, in the past...

August 4, 2008: "Greening" your kitchen (the frugal way!)
Comments: 10 | Categories: Frugality , Going green , Good stewardship , In the kitchen

I've been anticipating this post from fellow blogger Michele, of Frugal Granola, on ways to eliminate disposables with simple and homemade options. I appreciate her perspective on simple living (check out her series), and I think that her resourcefulness is a wonderful example. Read on for some of her great...

July 30, 2008: Stewardship not Convenience
Comments: 4 | Categories: Faith , Going green , Good stewardship

This is the first guest post of several that will be posted over the next few weeks, from Beth of Stewardship not Convenience. Beth and I connected shortly after she first began her blog, and I immediately knew that I wanted to keep up with her blog, as the topics...

July 3, 2008: Gas prices too high? Try water!
Comments: 7 | Categories: Current events , Frugality , Going green

I don't know what you're paying for gas right now, but yesterday I saw gas at a whopping $1.52 a litre! (For the Americans, that's $6.02 a gallon. Read it and weep.)Which brings me to a fascinating thing that my husband and I learned about last night. Did you know...

June 17, 2008: Edible communities
Comments: 2 | Categories: Going green , Natural living

I stumbled upon a rather serendipitous find last weekend, while visiting with my sister-in-law. I suppose I made for a rather rude house guest, as I temporarily lost myself in this intriguing read, a magazine all about local food in Vancouver! The magazine not only had some interesting articles on...

June 10, 2008: Baby Steps: Going more natural, one cleaner at a time
Comments: 15 | Categories: Baby Steps , Going green , Natural living

Just a reminder-- If you haven't done it yet, make sure that you visit last week's recipe carnival to find some inspiration for completing the last Baby Step! So far in this Baby Steps series, we've talked a bit about toiletries (toothpaste), food preparation (using dry beans), and cooking nutritious...

May 30, 2008: Now this is something that I have definitely never thought of using cloth for!
Comments: 12 | Categories: Frugality , Going green , Natural living

I stumbled upon this creative thrifty odd interesting idea today, and thought I would pass it on to you all! Have any of you ever heard of this idea of Family Cloth? Have you tried it? (If you have, wow, you are a brave soul, you have my most sincere...

May 22, 2008: Tips for eating locally
Comments: 0 | Categories: Going green , Natural living

I read this post by Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking today, and thought it was such perfect timing considering the recent discussion on purchasing organics and the local vs. import debate. She mentioned going to the Farmer's Market (I guess the ones in her area are open earlier in the year...

May 18, 2008: Truly organic?
Comments: 8 | Categories: Going green , Natural living

This morning, I had the extreme pleasure of speaking to a lovely elderly lady named Sonja, with a European accent I couldn't quite place. I was calling to ask when the strawberries on her farm would be ready to buy, and we ended by talking about when to plant corn,...

April 30, 2008: Going no- ’poo?
Comments: 21 | Categories: Frugality , Going green , Natural living

Nope, it's not a post about diapering! I stumbled upon a brilliant suggestion through Clothesline Alley last week that I sure hope it going to work for me, and just had to pass it on to you. Here it is: Stop using shampoo and conditioner. What? you say. Why on...

April 21, 2008: A winner and a question
Comments: 6 | Categories: Giveaways , Going green , Natural living

First of all, congratulations to MaryBeth from Four Silly Sisters, who will soon be toting around two adorable re-usable shopping bags, in addition to her triplets and toddler! We're all jealous happy for you! Thanks to Stacey of Yvonne Totes for the fantastic giveaway! Secondly, I have a question for...

March 13, 2008: Spring cleaning for your plastics!
Comments: 8 | Categories: Going green , In the kitchen , Natural living

In the midst of the flurry of spring cleaning that's happening around the blogosphere right now,this article from The Green Guide seemed particularly relevant. While you're tackling the kitchen, you may just get motivated to chuck out recycle a whole lot of the plastics that may be bringing some less-than-desirable...

February 26, 2008: I've been inspired!
Comments: 6 | Categories: Gardening , Going green , Living healthy

As I ramp up more and more for the start of the gardening season, it is exciting to think about the potential of my little, backyard garden (likely not more than 8 ft by 18 ft, though I haven't measured it yet). But not in my wildest dreams have I...

February 21, 2008: Cutting down on waste
Comments: 19 | Categories: Frugality , Going green , Good stewardship

Ever since Christmas this year, and especially since watching the video "The Story of Stuff" (I highly recommend watching this short but very thought-provoking video), the amount of waste that our small family of four puts out has been bothering me. Now, since we already eat primarily from whole foods,...

February 13, 2008: A better (greener) option for groceries and gifts
Comments: 10 | Categories: Going green , Good stewardship , Natural living

Over the last few months, I've been feeling so convicted about the waste that our family produces. One of the areas that has been really getting to me is bringing home 5 (or 10) plastic bags when I come home from the grocery store. Of course, I save them and...

February 7, 2008: Natural dry cleaning alternatives?
Comments: 0 | Categories: Going green , Natural living

After an unfortunate spill (alternative "coffee" beverage + dressy wool jacket= an unhappy mommy) at church this past Sunday, I've had dry cleaning alternatives on my mind. My sweet sister-in-law said that she had heard of a more natural dry cleaner in the city we live in, so I gave...

February 2, 2008: Q&A: Cloth diapering (even for the faint of heart)- Part 2
Comments: 11 | Categories: Babies , Going green , Natural living

If you missed the first post in this series, here's the link. Here's my basic method: Whenever I change my little guy, I toss all of the diapers and wipes into a pail beside his change table (I try to remember to close the velcro tabs, but hey, I'm not...

January 31, 2008: Q&A: Cloth diapering (even for the faint of heart)- Part 1
Comments: 5 | Categories: Babies , Going green , Natural living

I'm assuming that you cloth diaper. I would love all the info that I could get as far as your favorite methods, and the products you use. The information out there is overwhelming. I am Mama to five wonderful girls and have another blessing on the way , due July...

January 28, 2008: Cloth or disposable- It applies to more than just diapers (this is a "girls only" topic)
Comments: 24 | Categories: Frugality , Going green , Living healthy

I came across an interesting topic this morning that I thought I'd share with you, and I'd love to hear your feedback on this one! It all started while visiting a new blog, and stumbling upon this post. The subject of menstrual pads is not one that is commonly discussed...

January 16, 2008: Tips for eating seasonally
Comments: 8 | Categories: Going green , Natural living , Nutrition

If you are blessed to have a Farmer's or produce market near your home, you may have noticed that the vast array of colorful fruits and vegetables shift slightly as the seasons change. Spring brings with it the first fresh greens and carrots, then summer arrives with berries and sweet...