This GREEN Life

Now that the new pup has grown up and no longer needs his crate, it was time to get him his very own doggie bed. Sams Club carries a line of pet beds from World Wise called PoochPlanet.  The bed I bought is called the PetPillow.

The PoochPlanet beds are filled with EcoRest recycled fiber bled. […]

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earthbath®  shampoos
(This is what I use on my pup - we like the cherry scent)
earthbath®  shampoos, spritzes and shampoo bars were created with the health of your beloved, furry friend and our fragile environment in mind. We worked with groomers, veterinarians and expert blenders to develop and manufacture the highest quality line of all-natural, bio-degradable […]

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The Leash We Can Do has generously offered to sponsor a Green Gift Set giveaway on This GREEN Life. One lucky reader will win a gift set valued at $30, including a gift certificate, two kinds of all natural treats, one toy and a reusable tote. The toy and treats will be tailored to the […]

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I am very scrupulous when it comes to buying cleaning and personal care products for my home and my family. Check out my newest page on Natural Body here.
I try hard to stay clear of anything with synthetic fragrances and chemicals, and usually this means buying fragrance-free products. However, a good way to get great […]

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 Good friends of mine are moving from sunny Florida to my old stomping grounds, Michigan. They will be driving with two very large cats and will stopping at least once along the way. Finding hotels that welcome pets can sometimes be quite a challenge. Thankfully, they have planned ahead and shared their little tip with […]

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When Mother Earth creates havoc it’s important to be prepared. This month’s addition of Pet Product News had some really great information on pet preparedness in case of a natural disaster or other emergency situation. Hurricane Katrina left millions of pets and pet owners in serious trouble when they had to evacuate. The article made […]

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products - Save money while protecting  your family and pets
Crunchy Chicken (If you haven’t yet checked out this eco-chick’s blog I really recommend it) asked her readers for natural cleaning solutions. The comments she received covered everything from windows and bathtubs to natural hair cleaning recipes.  Many of the solutions will also […]

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This Friday is “Take Your Pet to Work Day”, and while I’m not one of the lucky pet lovers that has the privilege of taking Fido to work, I was shocked to read that  1 in 5 businesses allows employees to bring their pet to work on a daily basis (according to the APPMA- the […]

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Personally, I hate smelly stuff. Especially the flowery chemical bathroom sprays. I don’t really even wear perfume that often. There is something about spraying chemicals on my body that just doesn’t set right with me. I don’t know how the people in the perfume stores stand it all day. A 3.5-minute walk through leaves me […]

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People have been turning to homeopothy and holistic health care for centuries and many are choosing to raise their pets in the same manner. Holistic pet care can be confusing for those of us not familiar with it. I thought I would give a brief intro and define a few key terms. Keep in mind […]

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