Save Money and Get Fresher Produce

Cooperative ventures for farming have been a mainstay for decades here in the US, and their appeal has increased noticeably as concern has increased for both the nutritional value of our foods and their costs. The two primary ventures are co-op farms which welcome people to harvest crops for their own use and co-op stores which sell foods grown from pre-selected farms which may or may not be owned by the co-op.

All cooperative organizations are supported by memberships with a wide range of responsibilities attached, from paying up front to offering labor to pay-as-you buy. While states in the East and Midwest have the most of these farm-to-you arrangements, nearly every state has at least a few for you to explore.
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Green Threads at Target: Loomstate for Target Organic Clothing Line

I’ll admit, I have something of a “Target Problem” (my definition: I buy too much stuff there). I just love the retail giant’s affordable home fashions—especially now that the company’s made great strides in its green offerings (including Natural Home kitchenware).

So it’s great to see Target move into environmentally friendly clothing. Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Rogan Gregory, Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award winning designer, debuted their eco-friendly clothing line, Loomstate, on April 19 at select Target stores and online at Target.com. Loomstate’s pelican logo assures that the clothes are made from 100 percent certified organic cotton, produced in a socially and environmentally responsible way.
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Sundance Channel’s Eco-trip series

I watched Sundance Channel’s Eco-trip series last night about paper napkins. Take a look at a quick interview with Seventh Generation’s founder Jeffrey Hollender to learn how to shop for paper products next time you make a trip to the store.

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Ja’Mon

That’s it, it’s official. Organic baby gifts are officially taking over the world. Not that we take issue with that, mind you. What could be better than knowing that the bibs and blankets your little one is bequeated are free of icky chemicals and helping the earth to boot?

Well, one thing: Knowing that the bibs and blankets your little one is bequeathed are super cute and look good in family photos.
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Eco-me 100% natural dog kit featured on CNN

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Eco-me 100% natural dog kit featured on CNN’'s Living Green with Sara Snow

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Poisons on Pets: 3 Simple Steps to Protect Their Health and Yours

Humans have an undeniable affinity for four-legged critters (especially cute, little baby ones) and today there are over 100 million cats and dogs living with American families. Beyond cuddles, kisses and friendship, pets provide a variety of health benefits like lowering blood pressure, decreasing anxiety and increasing immune function. But, the products used on our furry friends, like flea and tick treatments, can pose health risks – both to Fido and his human family.

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Nettiescrub featured on ecofabulous!

When Life Gives You Lemons…

Make a body buff scrub! For every eco-beauty dilemma, there is always a fabulous fix, sometimes it just means taking matters into your own hands. Cue Nettie Davis, celebrity manicurist and founder of nettiescrub.

Organic ingredients, and simple yet scrumptious combinations are the foundation of Davis’ sumptuous line of balms, exfoliants, soaps and candles. Shop by scent or product category. The lemon body buff ($12 for 4 oz.) is a tried and true springtime favorite, but lavender is perfect for calming the senses and peppermint will leave you invigorated from head to toe.

nettiescrub products are only sold in sustainable and reusable packaging – when finished with the scrub, the glass jars make perfect bathroom storage for items like organic cotton puffs and swabs. A perfect compliment to your own manicure regime!

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ReStore with Habitat for Humanity

Donate your old, but still-usable building materials by bringing them to a Habitat ReStore run by Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit responsible for building 225,000 homes around the world for low-income families. Across the country, Habitat ReStore retailers sell donated, good-quality used and surplus building materials at a fraction of retail prices.

Proceeds from ReStores help local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat houses within the community. You’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt. Plus, it helps put less pressure on our landfills. This is a great place for bargain hunters, with homebuilders and retail stores downsizing or going out of business, you might be surprised at the great items they have in store!

Locate a ReStore near you with this online directory.

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The Bubble Roome featured in Martha Stewart’s Body & Soul Magazine!

Congratulations to the Bubble Roome! Their wonderful spearmint & eucalyptus body wash was just featured as a great natural, organic multi-tasker that should be added to your daily routine.

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Someone has to win this green dream!

Why not you?

It’s that time again, HGTV is giving away another amazing dream home and this time it’s green!

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