This GREEN Life

I’m always preaching about reusable shopping bags - my made of honor even mentioned it in her wedding speech. Some people think I’m a little crazy, but it makes me feel good knowing that my friends and family know where I stand and it may actually remind people to be a little more conscious of […]

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It’s no secret that Michigan’s economy is hurting. we have the big 3, and when they suffer, so do all Michiganders. While our national government is passing out money to boost the green industry, local Michigan government is hosting alternative energy round tables and energy conservation meetings. Creating new GREEN jobs in Michigan and making […]

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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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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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I am very proud to say that the city I live in, Rochester Hills,  is now considered one of the greenest cities in Michigan. The city has launched an innovative recycle program that will hopefully be sweeping the nation soon.
Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said, “This is a historic day for our city and a huge […]

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Well I did it, today I joined Brighter Planet’s 350 Challenge.
After shattering their goal of 350 bloggers in under a month, they decided to keep the 350 Challenge open indefinitely. Now over 1,600 bloggers are participating. To join in, post the badge to your site, register on their website, and they’ll offset 350 pounds of […]

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