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The Blue Box

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Reduce, reuse, recyle. It\'s not a mantra, it\'s a hierarchy. There are cons to recycling, including the amout of energy consumed in the recycling process.After preparing a tasty meal, you toss one of y
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Goodbye Treadmill, Hello Waves

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Surfing is a religion. But for those of us who are less fanatical, surfing also offers some totally radical health benefits.Surfing is a Religion.Every morning millions of wave worshippers around the
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The Eco Dilemma

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It’s a vision of the future that’s sure to dazzle anyone who’s been gouged at the gas pump: fleets of zero-emission electric vehicles gliding around on nothing but cheap energy from a wall socket. The
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For the Money

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This tongue-in-cheek TV commercial for IBM\'s green initiative may poke a satirical finger at the green movement, but it does highlight a basic truth: going green often has little to do with the enviro
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Get in the Habit

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Rees, a community planner at the University of British Columbia, had found the perfect metaphor for a concept he had been working on called \"the regional capsule\". After his small epiphany, he immedia
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Lawn Warfare

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Pesticide and herbicide horror stores have become part of 20th-century lore, and rightly so. The potential health hazards range from short- to long-term effects.Pesticide and herbicide horror stories
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Today is Eat a Peach Day!

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Today, August 22, we’re focusing on peaches because it’s National Eat a Peach Day!If you’ve visited your local farmers’ market lately, you’ve probably noticed the boom in fruit selection. Late summer
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Tips and Tricks to Get Your Home Clean

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Tips and Tricks to Get Your Home CleanFollowing winter months spent indoors, it\'s important to take the time to get rid of the dust, dirt and allergens that accumulate in your house. Use these tips to
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Kitchen Cleaning – Organize Your Approach

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Kitchen Cleaning - Organize Your ApproachMaintaining a clean kitchen is important. However, there are often cleaning tasks that get put on hold because they require a great deal of time and effort. Ac
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Tips and Tricks to Get Your Home Clean

Amanda Crandall -
Tips and Tricks to Get Your Home CleanFollowing winter months spent indoors, it\'s important to take the time to get rid of the dust, dirt and allergens that accumulate in your house. Use these tips to
Continue reading

Kitchen Cleaning – Organize Your Approach

Amanda Crandall -
Kitchen Cleaning - Organize Your ApproachMaintaining a clean kitchen is important. However, there are often cleaning tasks that get put on hold because they require a great deal of time and effort. Ac
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10 Frugal Gardening Tricks

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10 Frugal Gardening TricksFun, frugal and environmentally-friendly, these tricks will help you get a great garden:Use a yardstick and permanent marker to mark inches and feet on the handle of your rak
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Top Five Tips for Growing Beautiful Roses

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Top Five Tips for Growing Beautiful RosesFrom June to September, roses add a special flourish to yards, gardens and public parks throughout the U.S. But for many gardeners, tending roses may seem inti
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Non-toxic cosmetics gain popularity

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Natural, non-toxic cosmetics are becoming more popular every day, according to a recent report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.The pledgeThe organization has urged cosmetics companies to avoid usin
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Which Comes First?

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What is the environmental impact of eating organic versus eating locally grown food? Food miles are only one factor in the assessment of food sustainability.As I bike home from the market with my loca
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Sticking It to Body Odour

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Stroll through the health and beauty section of any store, and you\'ll find rows of deodorants and antiperspirants. The trouble is many of these conventional products contain ingredients that may be to
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How to Avoid the Potential Dangers of Spa Treatments

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Spa treatments can lead to dangerous infections. Learn how to choose a reputable spa, and discover some great at-home spa-inspired treatments.If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to relax and trea
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Trends to Watch

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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Trends to WatchInvesting thousands of dollars in a kitchen or bathroom remodel can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out some of these trends from the National
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