Published on February 9th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
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For a while I fed our backyard gals feed store varieties of feed. I thought for sure the bag of food had some magical properties that sustained our girls and kept them producing gorgeous, tasty eggs. After learning about the dangers of GMOs though I had to take a look at what was being fed to our poultry darlings. Some research showed not only could our chickens be sustained mostly on scraps and free ranging, but that feed could be made easily and cost-efficiently. You can make your own chicken feed to save money and avoid GMO ingredients... Read More →
Published on February 8th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
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How to grow alfalfa sprouts... Read More →
Published on February 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Sure it may be easy to stop by the local grocery store for a bouquet of blooms, but do you know from where they came? Are they organic? Were the workers who cared for them and cut them treated and paid fairly? Worry not a minute longer about the ethics of the floral world. Here are some fresh cut flower alternatives for enchanting your sweetheart this Valentine's Day... Read More →
Published on February 6th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
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Sweet Valentine's Day crafts to show everyone how much love you have! ... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2012 | by Karen Lee
People of Georgia have been allowed to produce food for their own consumption in their backyard since the Civil War but recently, the local government has been hampering their effort with zoning laws and “Right to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
How can you be more conscious of your actions and take care of your happiness at the same time... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
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Hosting a Super Bowl party can be fun, but it can also be very wasteful. This year, let's throw a Super Bowl party that's as kind to the planet as it is fun. Here are just a few Super Bowl party ideas to make your game day greener.
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Published on February 1st, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
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Got a Brita filter at home? Learn how to recycle Brita filters to reduce your waste and turn the plastics into something awesome. ... Read More →
Published on January 31st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Indianapolis is ground zero for the 2012 Super Bowl featuring the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. 1st and Green is an environmental challenge hoping to cash in on the Super Bowl excitement by motivating individuals, households and teams to live more eco-consciously. ... Read More →
Published on January 30th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
We are all good at saving money in theory but when it comes down to actually doing it, there are always obstacles and reasons. College debt, house mortgage, car loan – they are subversively turning us [&hellip... Read More →
