Archive for January, 2010
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Everyone has been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is the meal that keeps your body’s metabolism strong until lunchtime, and for some, it might be their favorite time of the day. Creating a nutritious and eco-friendly breakfast is easy, but you have to ...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
When expecting a baby, your hormones are increasing as well as your body weight and the stress on your back. This transformation can be an exhausting experience at times, but you can manage your fatigue in a healthy and natural way.
Depending on how far along you are and how active ...
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
Once fleas get into your home, you need to act immediately because the problem will continue to get worse. Fleas will get into all of your soft fabrics such as your bedding, carpeting, pillows, etc. Not only will they bite your pets, they can start attacking you too. Although pets ...
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
What do you normally do with extra wood? If you burn it or send it to a landfill, you need to know that there are more eco-friendly options to deal with it. Recycling your surplus wood preserves forests. Trees significantly affect our air quality, and they provide habitats for many ...
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Energy saving is what everyone should be doing to help the planet as well as help themselves during the economic turmoil. Some ways to save energy are easy, but others may require more effort and investment on your part.
Transportation
When you drive your car, truck or motorcycle, it’s important to reduce ...
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Planning a backyard nut orchard can be a creative experience. Although commercial orchards are plotted in perfect rows, it doesn’t mean that the one in your backyard has to mimic this structure. Instead you can incorporate the trees into your current landscape and make your yard more functional.
The summer heat ...
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Nuts are a nutritious alternative to traditional sources of protein such as meat. There are so many varieties too—butternuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, etc. Growing nuts or fruit in your backyard can be convenient, but is a home orchard right for you?
Before you delve into the world of nut trees, you ...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
What diet are you going to try in 2010? With all of the diet fads, it might be hard to make a decision. However, instead of being on a diet for a few months to drop some excess pounds, why not enter the new year with the goal of a ...
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
There are several benefits to having a composting toilet, and although there are pre-made ones, you can construct one on your own. Building a composting toilet is less hassle than you may think, and less money too. All you need are some basic materials, and you have to know how ...
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Have you been considering switching over from a traditional toilet to a composting toilet? Although it will be a transition you will have to get used to, a composting toilet has several benefits for the environment, and you will also reap some rewards to.
Environmental Advantages
With traditional toilets, your waste is ...
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