Monthly Archives: May 2012

Compost Bin Update

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Katie

I originally posted how to make your own compost bin here. After a few weeks of adding, rolling, and watering, we are getting somewhere! It fell open yesterday and I was able to see the middle contents of the barrel … Continue reading →

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Chlorinated Swimming Pools: Are They Safe?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Katie

I really wanted to avoid this topic, but I know that ignorance is not bliss in regards to your health, so I dove in to the topic of chlorine in pools. (Like my pun??) I am a water fanatic. I … Continue reading →

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Paleo Meal Monday: Avocado Chicken Salad

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Katie

How have I been posting Paleo recipes for a month, and none of them have had meat??? I guess I was so excited that I could still bake, I left out the meat… Avocado Chicken Salad 1 cup chicken, diced … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Friday: 7 Ways to Green Your Laundry

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Katie

Here are seven tips to green your laundry experience: 1. Only wash full loads. The average top-loading washing machine uses about 40 gallons of water PER LOAD. Front-loaders use 20-25 gallons per load. That is a lot of water!! Before … Continue reading →

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Thinking Green While Purchasing a Car

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Katie

I am going to talk about two types of “green” here in regards to purchasing a car-the green choices for the environment, and the green that comes from your wallet to make the purchase. Now, being an eco-friendly blog, I … Continue reading →

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Seeing Life Through a Greener Lens

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Katie

The great part about living a greener lifestyle is that you begin to see the world around you in a different way. From the big things like buying a new car, to the glasses my kids use for drinks, I … Continue reading →

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Apis to the Rescue!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Katie

We went to BD’s Mongolian Barbeque for my birthday lunch, and boy was it tasty. Sometimes it is hard to find Paleo friendly food at restaurants, so it was great to make a giant bowl of meat and veggies fried … Continue reading →

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Paleo Meal Monday-Birthday Edition!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Katie

As promised, here is the recipe for the cake and ice cream I created. I used a couple of base recipes and tweaked to my liking and came up with a pretty delicious creation! Now, this is not a totally … Continue reading →

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Birthday fun!!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Katie

Today is my 33rd birthday. Hooray! I know some people hate getting older, but I am pretty excited. With each birthday, I’m a little more grateful that I made it another year. I woke up this morning and thanked God for allowing me … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Friday: Clean Up Your Trash (Bags)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Katie

Ever wonder how long it takes one of your plastic garbage bags to decompose? Sadly, they never completely decompose, they simply break down into smaller and smaller pieces. Some brands have made trash bags that are made from plant-based polymers like … Continue reading →

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