If you get take out often then you know how much trash comes along with the average take out meal – paper or plastic bags, wrapped plastic silverware, straws, paper cups, plastic or Styrofoam containers, and more. One take out meal for a family of four can literally fill the trash can with greasy, messy non-disposables. Still some of us do want take out, so here’s how to green it up… Take your own bag. If you call ahead tell the restaurant that you’re bringing a reusable bag for your food. Or simply carry a cardboard box lid with you and have [...]Post from: Blisstree Green Your Take Out
Continue reading...17. October 2009
Time is running out to score some eco-friendly Halloween treats to hand out (or to munch on yourself). Before the big day hits, here are some good places to shop for more eco-friendly Halloween treats… Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates has super cute Halloween candy that’s yummy and healthy for the planet. Your local co-op or the natural section of your normal grocery store – look for treats like candy, fruit leathers, organic twisted fruit, and chocolates labeled organic and Fair Trade. Also look for minimal packaging, although this is one time I’d say avoid the bulk section – parents won’t let [...]Post from: Blisstree Where to get eco-friendly Halloween treats
Continue reading...10. October 2009
Two healthier Halloween minded snacks for you today, the first is an icy Halloween smoothie that I found a long time ago in Fitness Magazine. The downside is that it wasn’t organic; but you can change up ANY recipe to make it organic so I did. The second treat is a pumpkin seed bar from Taste for Life (loved by birds and kids alike) and it’s a healthy way to use up some of those Halloween pumpkin seeds. Halloween Smoothie: 1 cup organic canned pumpkin 1 cup organic milk (you can use soy, or another milk as well, it works fine) 2 tablespoons [...]Post from: Blisstree Healthy Green Halloween Snacks
Continue reading...4. October 2009
Yesterday I introduced you to HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months and if you look at it from a healthy baby standpoint I would categorize this book as excellent, however it’s also being marketed as a green baby book, and I while it is a healthy baby book, some of the green info is not as good. Read on for the pros and cons. PRODUCT: HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months by the founders of HAPPYBABY, Robert W. Sears, and Amy Marlow (September 2009, Harper Collins) COST: $16.99 softcover / $16.99 ebook See a general run down [...]Post from: Blisstree Green Review: HappyBaby Organic Baby Guide
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21. October 2009
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