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Annie Spiegelman Spring Gardening 2010: Compost Is In, Chemicals Are So Out!

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Added by Annie Spiegelman on March 10, 2010 at 7:02pm — No Comments

EcoMom Chemicals to Avoid...And where they're hiding

I've been trying to think up an acronym for the 9 chemicals you really just...must...have to, avoid. Chemicals that have been linked to health concerns such as asthma, allergies, even cancer. Unfortunately, my mommy brain is not coming up with a good order that also spells out a word you… Continue

Added by EcoMom on February 22, 2010 at 11:56pm — No Comments

Camille Lozano Raising Red Wiggler worms as a Hobby?

by: Joyce Carter
Source: http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2249436

Why not try a different hobby this time? If you are already into gardening, why not try something that will make it even more fun and productive? Since you already started holding soil while you take care of your plants, then I guess you are also now ready to hold and be the master of our composting woContinue

Added by Camille Lozano on February 21, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

Leslie Zemeckis A break

Even Eco Moms and moms the world over need a little break. Between changing diapers, running kids to school and life I managed to get my documentary edited done and sold. So work and mom is possible. Not always preferable but possible. Now I've got the husband helping and next week I'm off to Dublin to premiere the film to the world . . . will let you know what other Mom's there think of the pioneering women who performed in old-time burlesque think

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Added by Leslie Zemeckis on February 17, 2010 at 7:27am — No Comments

Livia Estrada Not all kinds of water are the same

WATER

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Added by Livia Estrada on February 16, 2010 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Lori Holetz The Age of Aquarius ~ A time for love

The Age of Aquarius

~ It is All Backward ~

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Added by Lori Holetz on February 14, 2010 at 10:55am — No Comments

Lynn Marr Ec0-Friendly Greetings

I have created a greeting card the circles between two people for 6 years...I know this sounds crazy but it saves so much paper in our landfills each year. Furthermore you don't have to buy a card for 6 years - which saves you and your family or friend money. I would like to know if anyone likes this idea and if you would considering buying a product like this? Continue

Added by Lynn Marr on February 9, 2010 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Sisy Anderson Stuffed Naturally


As I was leafing through my cookbooks last night, something I do after a busy day to decompress, I thought of stuffed leaves. There are many countries who harvest leaves and stuff them with savory to spicy cooked meats,vegetables and more. Like the betel leaf used in Thai cooking. I am always looking for ways to reduce packaging waste as I cook. Maybe it comes from years of owning my own catering business and my yearning to create without leaving a trail of waste.


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Added by Sisy Anderson on February 5, 2010 at 3:56pm — No Comments

EcoMom A Wake Up Story

You'll want to share this video by our partners at Healthy Child, Healthy World. You'll want to keep in mind that you can make a difference - immediately. Three easy action steps to protect you and your family will reduce exposure to up to 150 different toxic chemicals: 1. Replace toxic "cleansers" with… Continue

Added by EcoMom on February 2, 2010 at 10:53am — No Comments

Camille Lozano Harvesting For Worm Composting Made Easier

By James W Shaw

The good things about worm composting are no longer new to the ears. The simple process and simple effort that it asks from you is no longer new as well. From the organic materials like tea bags, coffee grounds, grass clippings, fruit peelings and a lot more to the simple maintenance of the bedding and more. These are some of the reasons why people get more and more addicted to vermicomposting.

As a pr

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Added by Camille Lozano on January 30, 2010 at 5:49am — No Comments

Veronique Pittman NY City Public Schools participate in the Green Cup Challenge

Actor Matthew Modine, well-known environmental activist and founder of bicycleforaday.org, spoke at Brooklyn's PS442 last Wednesday. His mission? To help inspire a group of middle school students who were about to be part of a remarkable green initiative. "I feel very strongly about empowering individuals to make measurable, tangible difference to our community, our environment, and our personal health," said Modine, who turned off the overhead light and spoke to kids by the light of the afterno… Continue

Added by Veronique Pittman on January 25, 2010 at 3:27pm — No Comments

EcoMom Teens Turning Green Summit

Just got off the phone with Teens Turning Green Founder, Judi Shils. She is busy preparing for this years Fifth Annual,… Continue

Added by EcoMom on January 25, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Elizah Leigh Conscious Junk Food Consumption – Can We Break Free From The Epidemic?

Check out this video parody of the typical American diet -- sure, it's funny, but doesn't it ring eerily true? Why are we knowingly polluting our bodies and planet with "crap" and how can we truly clean up our act? http://www.greenwala.com/community/blogs/all/4318-Conscious-Junk-Food-Consumption-Can-We-Break-Free-From-The-Epidemic Continue

Added by Elizah Leigh on January 22, 2010 at 8:17am — No Comments

Annie Spiegelman The Mothmen Cometh

Moths_2010_.pdf Hello California residents, Below is a letter from my pals at MOMAS (Mothers of Marin Against the Spray). Please read (and weep!). Or not. But definitely make the call at the end. Carry on Comrades! Annie We are excited to share the news that Pacific Sun is running a terrific 3Continue

Added by Annie Spiegelman on January 21, 2010 at 12:15pm — No Comments

pat griswold Promote Working From Home

Technology is finally making this possible with more companies cloud hosting their software, giving employees with satellite high speed internet access to work files. I know a tax attorney who works entirely from home except when he has to m… Continue

Added by pat griswold on January 20, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Camille Lozano What Compost Materials for Worm Composting Suit you best

Choosing Red Wiggler Worms among Others

Red worms are actually the ironic side of men. While people hate scraps, red worms feel otherwise. While organic wastes for us are yucky, these seem to be yummy for them which is why they are simply the perfect composting worms for your vermic… Continue

Added by Camille Lozano on January 17, 2010 at 10:36am — No Comments

Fine Allergy Sufferers, Adults and Children Can Have a Better Sleep

A new technology for bedding is being used to help allergy sufferers sleep. Talalay latex foam is an eco-friendly material created from the milk of rubber trees. This milk is processed and made in to a foam with air holes allowing the pillow to have free flowing air travel throughout the pillow. This process makes the pillow hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant, mildew and mold resistant as well. Down pillows and poly fiber filled pillows don't allow this breathability, causing allergy sufferer… Continue

Added by Fine on January 14, 2010 at 10:25am — No Comments

EcoMom Reduce Waist and Waste

Oh sure. I'll resolve to reduce my waist this year. Why not. However, I am also focusing on my waste. In fact, in 2010 I am hoping we collectively move away from the concept of environment as something external and health as internal, to the mor… Continue

Added by EcoMom on January 7, 2010 at 2:12pm — No Comments

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