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Name Bubbles Review – Back to School

My girls will start kindergarten in a matter of weeks and I can’t get over how much stuff they have to have. And all of it has to be labeled. . .notebooks, folders, boxes of crayons, scissors, towels for nap, lunch boxes, markers. . . the list goes on and on. I’ve purchased from other [...]

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Green News Updates

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There are several green news bits I wanted to share with you. The Story of Cosmetics Some time ago I wrote about Annie Leonard’s, The Story of Stuff. In this video, she follows the path our stuff makes from idea to product in the store. It does a great job of making us aware of [...]

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Greener Back to School for Kids and Adults

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Thinking about greener ways to go back to school isn’t just for kids. Most adults use many of the same kinds of supplies that kids use in school. We may no longer need crayons, but we all use paper and writing utensils and scissors and tape. We all eat lunch and need some way to [...]

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Coupon Sherpa Goes Greener

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Most people interested in saving the planet are also interested in saving money. Coupon Sherpa, mega coupon site, has gotten even greener with their Eco-Frugal Life Guide. The 105 page PDF guide includes green tips and information on a variety of topics. Best of all, it’s free! I’ve taken a look at the guide and [...]

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Bike Your Way Green

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I like to ride my bike, but I don’t do it as often as I’d like. I’m also fascinated by bike culture (I think I always have been) and find myself wanting to know more about what makes a “good” bike, what all the components are, why some people love certain saddles over others. The [...]

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How To Make the Most of Craigslist

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Years ago I used ebay a lot. Mostly for selling, occasionally for buying. In the years since, ebay’s fees have gone up, and the stuff I have for sale has gotten bigger — kids’ gear and toys are rarely small. Because of the size of these items, shipping isn’t a good option. That’s when I [...]

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