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Why Go Organic?

July 17, 2010

For Your Health!
Organic production helps protect your health, your family’s health and future generations.
For the Planet!
Organic farming never uses toxic  pesticides.  This helps keep the air you breath,  the water you drink and bathe in, and soil where you grow your veggies clean.
It’s Easy!
Almost every food you eat has an affordable organic alternative.  There are [...]

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Green Tip: Toss The Plastic Containers

June 26, 2010

Toss your plastic containers for glass ones instead.
Plastic contains a chemical called bisphenol-A that is released from plastics as they age or heat up – even from when they are washed.  BPA can get into your food and cause health problems with reproductive cycles, obesity and hyper-activity.
So, grab some glass or BPA FREE storage containers [...]

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Celebrating Earth Week

April 19, 2010
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd and you KNOW how much we LOVE the Earth here at All Things Mamma!
So, in honor of Earth Day, we’ll be giving you tips, crafts and ideas to celebrate the Earth all year long!
Let’s start simple…have you made these small changes in [...]

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Green Tip – Take a hike!

April 9, 2010
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With Spring-like weather here, what better way to enjoy it than to take a hike!
Taking a walk or hike is a great way to experience nature, teach your children about the earth and enjoy time together.
Try to follow the “leave no trace” principles:
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.

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Seventh Generation NEW Disinfecting Sprays and Wipes

March 25, 2010
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Have you tried the new disinfecting wipes and sprays from Seventh Generation? Seventh Generation’s new line of household disinfectant products kill over 99.99% of household germs* naturally on hard nonporous surfaces.
Seventh Generation’s disinfectants are Powered By CleanWell™ patented technology based on thymol, a component of thyme oil which is derived from [...]

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Green Tip – Replace Your Air Freshener

February 23, 2010

Most air fresheners are made with chemicals and are releasing toxins into your air every time you spray.  Try all natural or green alternatitves instead!
Opt for a beeswax or soy candle, a bouquet of fresh flowers, essential oils spritzed into the air or onto a dried flowers and even white vinegar sprayed onto surfaces will [...]

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Green Tip – Seal Drafts Around Windows and Doors

January 25, 2010

By keeping heat from escaping through windows and doors,  you can cut your heating costs dramatically!
By lighting a candle and holding it in front of the window or doors seams, you’ll be able to detect drafty spots by watching the flame.  If it doesn’t flicker, you’re good to go.  If it does…time to seal up!
Seal [...]

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Green Tip – Buy Eco-Friendly Coffee

January 14, 2010

When buying whole-bean or ground coffee, look or organic, Fair Trade, Bird Friendly, or Rainforest Alliance certification seals. The coffee farms that produce the coffee practice sustainable agriculture to preserve or restore ecosystems in the rainforest.
Just one household switching to certified coffee a year is enough to protect 9,200 square feet of rainforest.

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Green Tip – Buy Baby Food In Glass Jars

December 4, 2009

Buy your baby’s food in glass jars next time you head to the Market.
Each year, parents send tons of used baby food containers to the landfill.  Buying glass jars can be be recycled or re-used in projects around the house.   The mini glass jars can be used to hold buttons or screws or used in [...]

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