http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/03/how-to-green-your-next-dinner-party/ Green and Natural Parenting Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/03/how-to-green-your-next-dinner-party/#comment-14092 Sarahjess Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:01:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4096#comment-14092 When my daughter turned 4 we had a rainforest themed party -- & it seemed only right to make it eco-friendly, too. The best part were the "decorations" -- which were tall bamboo stalks (anyone who has bamboo growing nearby seems willing to let you hack at it!) propped in all the corners, and curving over at the ceiling. We really felt like we were there! (After the party we put the leaves in the compost, and used the stalks as garden stakes - Bonus!) When my daughter turned 4 we had a rainforest themed party — & it seemed only right to make it eco-friendly, too. The best part were the “decorations” — which were tall bamboo stalks (anyone who has bamboo growing nearby seems willing to let you hack at it!) propped in all the corners, and curving over at the ceiling. We really felt like we were there! (After the party we put the leaves in the compost, and used the stalks as garden stakes – Bonus!)

]]> http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/03/how-to-green-your-next-dinner-party/#comment-14091 Kimberly Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:21:06 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4096#comment-14091 I am deep into readng Slaughterhouse. After reading You Dont Need Meat, I took the leap. Besides eating meat is animal cruelty, besides the eco issues, besides the inhumane way the animals live and are slaughtered, they arent processed and inspected properly. I am wondering, if you get organic meat is that even safe? Is the meat contaminated in the slaughterhouse and is it really "safe". Tiffany, if you havent, you ought to read this book. I am not eating meat but my family isnt reading to take the leap 100% so I am considering safer options. I got a ham once, organic and locally, and it was tinged with blood streaks, even after cooking. YUCK. But I've learned that happens when they stress out during slaughter. Read the book and learn more. I am deep into readng Slaughterhouse. After reading You Dont Need Meat, I took the leap. Besides eating meat is animal cruelty, besides the eco issues, besides the inhumane way the animals live and are slaughtered, they arent processed and inspected properly. I am wondering, if you get organic meat is that even safe? Is the meat contaminated in the slaughterhouse and is it really “safe”. Tiffany, if you havent, you ought to read this book. I am not eating meat but my family isnt reading to take the leap 100% so I am considering safer options. I got a ham once, organic and locally, and it was tinged with blood streaks, even after cooking. YUCK. But I’ve learned that happens when they stress out during slaughter. Read the book and learn more.

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