Entries from October 2008

Let’s Get Squeaky Green- Chapter 5

Posted on October 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments
By Jessica Tuck

In this series of posts I work my way through “Squeaky Green- The Method Guide to Cleaning Your Home” one chapter at a time.
CHAPTER FIVE
This week’s chapter on the laundry room was short but informative and included some water saving tips along with the usual toxin alerts.
Use non-toxic dryer sheets and fabric softeners. CHECK!
Many dryer [...]

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Tags: Eco Mom · Eco Moms and Dads · Home & Garden · Let's get Squeaky Green Challenge · Toxins

Eco Starter Kits Help Save Energy, Money and the Environment

Posted on October 24th, 2008 · No Comments
By Annie Barnes

$10 Off Eco Hatchery Eco Starter Kits
Do you know someone who needs an eco makeover?  Someone who is eco-conscious, but just hasn’t gotten a chance to translate that awareness into action?   Or someone who is just a wee bit paralyzed by the overwhelming - and often conflicting - information that is out there on getting [...]

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Tags: Home & Garden · Toxins · Water

Organic fruits and vegetables on a budget

Posted on October 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments
By Jessica Tuck

Buying organic can be expensive. Learn where to spend your money to make the most of your budget.

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Tags: Eco Mom · Home & Garden · Nutrition · Toxins

Let’s Get Squeaky Clean-Chapter 4

Posted on October 18th, 2008 · No Comments
By Jessica Tuck

Getting the toxins out of your bathroom.

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Tags: Eco Mom · Home & Garden · Let's get Squeaky Green Challenge · Toxins

Blog Action Day: Banyan Paper Handbags

Posted on October 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By Annie Barnes

“Paper With A Purpose” Handbags Carry A Message of Hope
In the Philippines, the city of Manila encompasses the promise and the problems of our times, with dire poverty in the midst of a dynamic urban environment.
Can your choice of accessories make this place and the world a better place?  It can, if you buy them [...]

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Tags: Blog Action Day · ecofashion

Let’s Get Squeaky Green- Chapter Three

Posted on October 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments
By Jessica Tuck

In this series of posts I work my way through “Squeaky Green- The Method Guide to Cleaning Your Home” one chapter at a time.

CHAPTER THREE
Well what can I say, I am humbled. I breezed through the Living Room and Kitchen chapters these past few weeks, feeling pretty proud of myself for having already done much [...]

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Tags: Eco Mom · Eco Moms and Dads · Home & Garden · Let's get Squeaky Green Challenge · Toxins

Monarch Butterflies Migrate Southward

Posted on October 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments
By Annie Barnes

Monarch Butterflies Come to Los Angeles

Like most house projects, it took us a while to get around to it, but in the winter of 2006, we tore up our front lawn.  The collective gasp from our lush green front lawn neighborhood was palpable, as they waited to see just what we had in mind.  Now, [...]

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Tags: Eco Mom · Home & Garden

Freshology-healthy gourmet dining delivered to your home

Posted on October 6th, 2008 · No Comments
By Jessica Tuck

Freshology, the premium food delivery service, brings organic gourmet dining to your home.

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Tags: Home & Garden · Nutrition

Let’s Get Squeaky Green- Chapter Two

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
By Jessica Tuck

In this series of posts I work my way through “Squeaky Green- The Method Guide To Cleaning Your Home” one chapter at a time.

CHAPTER TWO
Last week’s chapter was all about the Living Room. This week I tackled the kitchen and worked on getting  the toxins off my counters, floor and food. Who knew there was [...]

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Tags: Eco Mom · Eco Moms and Dads · Home & Garden · Toxins