Most times, when you order your favorite beverage, it is usually paired with a one time use plastic straw wrapped in paper. I get it though. I understand that thick green smoothie or creamy coconut milkshake just doesn't taste the same without a straw. But, there is a way to slurp down your drink ... Read More about The Original Glass Straw- Glass Dharma (Giveaway)
Project Green Foot- week 23
I am very pleased with how little trash we created this past week. When we stopped at Chipotle (yes, 3 times), I was able to use my glassware every single time, and two of our stops were at restaurants we had never frequented before. After explaining the reason why we asked for our food in our glass ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 23
Grapefruit Ginger Juice
I am not a grapefruit kinda gal, never have been. Seeing as I’ve been finding them at the bottom of my CSA basket, I had to come up with a recipe to use them. Usually, when I receive a fruit or veggie I do not like, it goes right to the juicer. The grapefruit was no different, except I had to mask ... Read More about Grapefruit Ginger Juice
Project Green Foot- week 22
This week, I took my compost to Whole Foods for the first time, and it did not go as well as planned. When I had originally asked about composting, the women working at customer service told me just to put my compost in a bag and than place it in the designated compost bin near the customer service ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 22
The Green Natural Valentine
Simple - that is really how I try to live, especially when it comes to different holidays. I don’t like to give into the mainstream celebrating and commercialism that surrounds them. Valentine’s day is really no different. All I have seen lately are red and pink colored chocolate boxes and stuffed ... Read More about The Green Natural Valentine
12 Uses for an Old Shirt
I hate to throw things out, and what I dislike even more is seeing items in the trash that are in perfectly good condition. It breaks my heard knowing that they will just sit in a landfill. I sometimes save random items from certain death in a landfill- don’t judge!We tend to live in a world ... Read More about 12 Uses for an Old Shirt
Project Green Foot- Week 21
This past week I picked up our CSA basket and it was loaded with leafy greens. Many I have already juiced and others I am just anticipating how yummy they will taste. The one thing that caught my eye was this beautiful purple kale. At first glance, I wasn't quite sure if it was kale or not, but ... Read More about Project Green Foot- Week 21
Project Green Foot- Week 20
I eat too much, and just for the record I am heathy! Look at our grocery bill- it is absolutely crazy. <sigh>People wonder how we can afford to eat this way and I often wonder the same thing. We have decided that food is where we want to put our money. It is important to us to eat foods that ... Read More about Project Green Foot- Week 20
Project Green Foot- week 19
The week began with me in Detroit for two days. I was invited by Ford Canada to attend the North American International Auto Show with 150 other bloggers from around the world. I really did my best to create the least amount of waste possible while traveling, which is not always easy. When it came ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 19
How to Reduce Your Paper Usage
Reducing the amount of paper you use daily is easier than you think. It just might take some extra effort on your part at he beginning to start out, but once it is all on in place, it should be second nature to go paperless! Just think of the impact your actions will have- about 90% of paper comes ... Read More about How to Reduce Your Paper Usage