Tag Archives: living green

~ CLOSED ~ “Underwater Odyssey” by Krista M. Dunlop {Review & Giveaway}

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Monica Parlee

I recently received a copy of, Underwater Odyssey – Sick & Injured Marine Animals Tell Their Stories by Krista Dunlop.   This book certainly fell into the right hands,  my family and I are huge lover’s of all creatures large and … Continue reading →

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Laptop vs Desktop: Who wins? {#LivingGreen}

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Even though we are still in the first week of August, for many families, back to school shopping is already well under way and at the top of many lists is a new computer. When you purchase your next computer, consider … Continue reading →

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Don’t throw it out, recycle your dehumidifier water! {#LivingGreen}

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 55 Recycle collected dehumidifier water!

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LIVING GREEN – Save water by setting up a self-irrigation system in your container plants

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 54 Make a simple self-irrigating water system Are you like me and keep forgetting to water your container vegetables, herbs and flowers?   I also hate when the water runs over the top and out the bottom…what a … Continue reading →

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Make some popsicle stick garden markers {LIVING GREEN -Tips}

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 53 Make some popsicle stick garden markers! The hot, humid days of summer mean we’re all eating icy treats to help stay cool.   You could definitely compost those wooden sticks, but better still, why not save those sticks for reuse in … Continue reading →

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Toilet Tissue rolls for your garden? {LIVING GREEN – Tips}

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Monica Parlee

#52 Toilet Tissue rolls for your garden?

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LIVING GREEN – Tip # 50: David Suzuki Father’s Day E-cards!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 50 Father’s Day E-card Send your Dad or father figure an e-card from the David Suzuki Foundation to show you care about him and the planet. So much better than a tie or golf balls. This is just … Continue reading →

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LIVING GREEN – Tip # 49 ~ When life gives you lemons, make “furniture polish”?? ~

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Photo credit – flourishmag.com I found a great article at Green Living Tips, outlining 24 Uses for Lemons.  I’ve included a few of them below;  be sure to read the complete article for even more great uses for lemons!

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LIVING GREEN – World Environment Day is June 5th {Green Economy: Does it include YOU?}

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Green Economy: Does it include YOU? The 2012 theme for World Environment Day is Green Economy: Does it include you?There are two parts to this theme and the first tackles the subject of the Green Economy.

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LIVING GREEN – One Tip at a Time { #47 Saving water in the garden}

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Monica Parlee

It’s wonderful to have a garden and add a splash of green in an urban environment; but our gardens tend to consume massive amounts of water; something that’s becoming an increasingly scarce resource in many parts of the world. Here … Continue reading →

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