Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 30th, 2009
To a new vegetarian or vegan, tofu can be intimidating. It’s unusual form causes confusion and uncertainty in the kitchen, but after you get over its appearance and texture, you will soon realize that tofu can be delicious.
Tofu is made from soybeans, water and a curdling agent. It’s a source ...
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Friday, November 27th, 2009
Dogs make loyal companions, but the steps to get your dog to this point are challenging. Watching your puppy continuously pee on your favorite rug might make diapers seem like a viable option. However, these convenient items are not going to train your dog to become a gentleman or lady. ...
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
When you’re under the weather, does a trail of sickness seem to follow you all over the house? Maybe Gatorade bottles litter your kitchen and tissues are scattered across your bedroom floor. With the threat of H1N1, the cold and flu season could be even worse this year. So how ...
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Imagine having a zero-waste system for your home. This would be an ideal situation, but you’re not going to reach this dream by continuing to use your toilet. All of you waste along with gallons of fresh water gets flushed down to your local water treatment plant, which then uses ...
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Ever feel guilty about not being able to give money to your favorite charity or local school? It’s time to put aside that guilt and search the Internet! Yes, all you have to do is surf the web! The unique search engine, GoodSearch, has made it possible for web users ...
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
The fall and winter weather can cause you to live a more sedentary and lazy lifestyle, but if you add more discipline to your life, you can lose weight and lessen your impact on the environment. To help you shed some pounds in an eco-friendly way, here are a few ...
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
The two week ban on eating spinach that occurred in 2006 might have made you wonder how can we be sure an E. coli outbreak won’t happen again? Health officials linked the tainted spinach to nine bags packaged at Natural Selection Foods in San Juan Bautista, but the cause of ...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Every day you get up and get dressed, but recycling through your same old clothing can become boring and predictable. While your first instinct might be to shop for new clothes, you should consider hosting a clothing swap party instead. Not only is it an eco-friendly way to get clothes, ...
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Beauty fanatics, listen up! The prices of quality skincare products can be outrageous, especially if you’re purchasing anti-aging potions and lotions. These items are also not always packaged in the most eco-friendly way, and they can contain various chemicals, which might make you wonder how safe they are for your ...
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Going back to school means more possibilities for your child to bring home colds and other germs. When lice strike your household, it can be a battle to rid your family’s hair of it. Although there are products designed to combat this problem, many of them contain pesticides. Do you ...
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