I have not really written on this subject much because I don't have pets anymore. I had dogs for most of my life and loved it but after I had children and my dogs got older and eventually died I owned up to the fact that I was not a great pet owner anymore. Whereas I used to refer to my dogs as my babies, I eventually became too concerned with dog hair everywhere, chewing of the kids stuff, and the general work involved in caring for a pet. Couple that with the fact that when we lived in Arizona … [Read more...]
Food Inc. Movie
Am I the last green blogger to see this? Probably. But thanks to Netflix... yeah I must be the last person to try Netflix too... I am catching up on all those green documentaries I have been wanting to see and for dirt cheap I might add. Netflix rocks! Anyway, Food Inc is a documentary about our food, where it comes from, the true cost, why junk foods seems to cost less than the good stuff, and why looking at our food chain can be a terrifying experience. Factory farms and Monsanto are the … [Read more...]
The Shelter Pet Project
It amazes me that with so many animals living in shelters that we STILL have a need for pet stores and puppy breeders. It bothers me on so many levels. Even people who don't profess to be "green" will often talk a good game about recycling and reusing because it is smart and efficient. But that's resources. We can't waste resources. But can we waste lives either? Why on earth would we choose to buy "new" when there are living, breathing, animals in shelters waiting for adoption. They go on … [Read more...]
Eco Wrap – Raw Foods and Bags
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! My blogging efforts have slowed just a bit in case you haven't noticed. I think I am enjoying summer too much. I have been taking my kids and walking an air conditioned mall everyday for exercise. I have been hitting garage sales every weekend without fail looking for second hand deals, and I have caught all the summer movies I have wanted to see...including one just a few hours ago. It has been nice to spend more time unplugged. Well...kinda...I did … [Read more...]
Friday Wrap – Crafty Stuff
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! I just got my taxes done so I know I for one have a huge weight off my shoulders and I am ready for some fun. All last week I kept thinking I need some sort of mail/bills organizer to hang on the wall. I assumed that plastic is what I would find along these lines but yet I couldn't find anything that was like what I envisioned. Then I came across this blog post with instructions for making one out of a linen dishcloth...which I have dozens of. Wow! This … [Read more...]
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