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Month: February 2011

  • International Polar Bear Day This Weekend

    Did you know that a polar bear’s hair is actually transparent? It looks white because it’s reflecting light. Older polar bears might appear yellow. But transparent, white or yellow, you can celebrate these amazing bears this weekend. International Polar Bear Day is this Sunday, February 27, and Polar Bears International…

  • Recycled Birdhouse for an Eco-friendly Spring

    I finally hung the birdhouse I received as a Christmas gift. It was made from reclaimed materials by a vendor at a local farmer’s market. It’s my spring gift to the birds! If you’re looking for a new birdhouse, then please spend some time hunting down a recycled or reclaimed…

  • Time Out for Working Dogs

    If you’re looking for something fun and informative to watch tonight (especially if you’re a dog lover), then check out Nat Geo WILD for “Blue-Collar Dogs.” The show follows the canine specialists as they work hard in fields like medicine, policing and border patrol. El Paso, TX: Elite BORSTAR canine…

  • Frank and Corn Crown via 1965

    CNN dared me to do this. But seriously I love reading cooking suggestions from ads in magazines from the 30s through the 60s. I’ve always been tempted to try a recipe, but am usually too grossed out. Tonight, I suppose going out to buy cream-style corn and frankfurters was entertaining.…

  • Understanding Geothermal

    Geothermal. It’s a pretty-sounding word, but lots of us don’t know what it means. GeothermalGenuis.org is available to help you better understand this innovative and efficient system of air conditioning. In very basic terms, geothermal heating and cooling takes advantage of the temperature under the surface of the ground to…

  • Celebrating Wool Dryer Balls

    I’m happy to say that the wool dryer balls from Rockin’ Green do actually rock! After the disintegrating Nellie’s dryer ball experience, I’m relieved. I also gave Rockin’ Green’s detergent a whirl, so look for that review coming up soon. (Disclosure: I received free detergent samples and a couple of…

  • This Spring, Try on a Natural Rug

    Does your spring cleaning involve getting new eco-friendly rugs? Replacing a worn rug with a natural fiber rug can be a good green choice. And you can enter to win a 4×6 Elements Driftwood sisal area rug from Merida, makers of area rugs via natural, sustainable fibers for more than…