August 27th, 2010 | Published in Being Green
Five lucky winners of “The Future is Organic” giveaway will receive a year of Organic Valley products (in the form of 52 free product coupons.) Three lucky winners will receive a $25 membership in and a $250 gift certificate from Seed Savers Exchange, a non-profit organization of gardeners dedicated... Read the rest of this entry »
August 26th, 2010 | Published in Being Green
According to a news article from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Americans are using less energy, which is helping to boost the use of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal. Less energy demand coupled with technological advances in the field of renewable energy... Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2010 | Published in Being Green, Saving Green
For Renewable Week, the coupon features furniture from VivaTerra. They are a business that demonstrates how we need to think about having a “closed loop” lifestyle. Things should not be thrown away; they should be reused, recycled or turned into other products, extending the life of an item as long as possible. Renew,... Read the rest of this entry »
August 20th, 2010 | Published in Being Green, Eco Tourism
Get your walk on…in Rwanda!
Register to become an online member of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (it’s free to join) and you’ll be entered into a giveaway for a Gorilla Trek for Two to Rwanda with Baobab Expeditions. The prize consists of a four... Read the rest of this entry »
August 19th, 2010 | Published in Being Green, Uncategorized
Walking. The alternate-alternate mode of transportation as it’s sometimes thought of. However, this week, with summer weather in full swing, I decided to make walking the theme. Especially as Walk Score is rolling out its newest addition: Transit Score. “What are these Scores?” you may ask. First, let me... Read the rest of this entry »
August 19th, 2010 | Published in Being Green, Saving Green
For walking week, it is important to remember how important it is to stay active and in tune with your body as a part of a balanced lifestyle. Exercises like yoga are a perfect example of a low-impact workout that keeps you toned as well as more relaxed and... Read the rest of this entry »
August 17th, 2010 | Published in Surveys, Uncategorized
Today I will be hiking up on Mt. Rainier’s Summerland trail. So, in honor of walking week, take this short survey to test your knowledge of some basic hiking tips, and get you thinking about when you want to plan your next hike!
August 17th, 2010 | Published in Recipes
Soup. Ingredients go into a pot; scrumptiousness comes out. I love making soup because after the ingredients are all chopped up, the recipe basically cooks itself over your stove. So if you like making soup, give this creamy classic a try. As a note, I have found that dill—with... Read the rest of this entry »
August 13th, 2010 | Published in Being Green
Peta2 is running a “Cruelty-Free Makeover” contest for young people ages 13-21. The winner receives three cruelty-free back-to-school outfits courtesy of Forever 21 as well as beauty products from The Body Shop (ARV of prize package $300.) To enter, submit a photo of yourself in “I need a makeover”... Read the rest of this entry »
August 11th, 2010 | Published in Being Green, Saving Green
Care about using sustainable back-to-school products? So does Kate’s Caring!
Kate’s Caring Gifts is offering 20% off site-wide on its wide selection of eco-friendly, sustainably-made gifts. If you’re looking for products like backpacks, lunch bags and servingware, made from hemp, organic cotton, bamboo and recycled plastic, check out Kate’s! At... Read the rest of this entry »
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