This GREEN Life

We recently got a new puppy, and that means puppy training and dog treats. I refuse to spend money on high-quality dog food and then feed my little pup processed fo-bacon.
I found a great alternative to packaged treats, I cut up what was left of a rotisserie chicken,  froze the majority and now I take […]

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This past weekend my town, Rochester Hills, Michigan, had an Earth Day Expo/Fair and it was awesome. I took the new puppy along and we had a great time - awesome opportunity for puppy socializing. We even purchased some homemade organic puppy treats, made out of whole wheat flour and fresh ground peanut butter. The […]

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Looking to get involved in your community this Earth Month, or want to teach your children/family members about environmental conservation? Hop on over to EPA.gov, where you will find a list of Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities in your area.
EarthDay.net also has a great list of events searchable by location.  You can also register […]

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In honor of Earth Month, Whole Foods has created trivia quizzes to that help you determine how eco-savvy you really are.
Click here to test your green knowledge and learn some new tips for improving your own conservation habits.
A great way to reduce your environmental impact is to cut back on consumption. It is good to […]

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For generations it was believed that living with dogs and cats put children and babies at a higher risk of suffering from pet allergies later in life. But recently many studies have emerged that contradict this long held belief. A recent study at the University of Virginia found that the earlier and the longer children […]

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Congratulations to Michelle for winning the Leash We Can Do gift set giveaway. Readers were asked to submit their best tips on reusing old household materials to make something entirely new and useful.
Michele’s tip: “I also save my used dryer sheets and put them in my indoor wastebaskets under the bag liner. Not only do […]

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Essential oils are a great way to get the sweet smelling scents you want without all the chemicals. Essential oils have been around forever and many green-minded people are now using them in everything from home cleaning and air freshening products to pet and personal grooming products. Not only do essential oils smell great, they […]

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If your like me one of the many reasons you own a dog is for a great workout partner. Dogs never make excuses, they always show up on time and are up for a run at pretty much anytime of the day, even those early 6 a.m. runs.
I recently learned about Eco-Runner.  Eco-Running combines physical […]

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