Category Archives: Tips

Knowledge is power

I saw this post about chemicals in our lives by the co-author of a compelling book and I wanted to share it with you. Chemicals have severely invaded our everyday life. Some have said we’re living an experiment and we’re … Continue reading

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Conflicting values

I live in conflict and only just realized it!  I live in a wee bit of clutter but I’m always working at tidying it up.  I move things here.  Tidy things there.  Organize shelves.  Re-organize closets.  It goes on and … Continue reading

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Building Momentum

Perhaps you’ve noticed that just about any way you turn, some cause could use a little help.  Some of the issues are local and some of them are far away but could definitely affect the local (international treaties or a … Continue reading

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Dangerous Deposable Device #3

This device is very common since bottled drinks with wide mouths exploded onto the market a few years ago.   But the device can have devastating effects on wildlife that encounter them. <–To the left is a common juice or … Continue reading

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Gifts Not Garbage

As we head into the gift giving season that it is for so many, I wonder how many people will give things that will last for any length of time.  In The Story of Stuff Annie Leonard tells us that … Continue reading

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Dangerous Disposable Device #2

Cool drinks ahead!  Summer is coming and I know that many, many people like the cool drinks you can get from almost all of the fast food and drink restaurants.  Here in Canada, there’s the Tim Hortons Iced Capp, Wendy’s … Continue reading

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An e~musing article. Please enjoy this guest post by Bonnie Lee from 222 million tons.

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