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Month: June 2011

  • Why Choose Organic Food

    At a Kroger grocery store today my cashier asked me, “What’s the difference between organic and regular?” I explained that organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. I also told her that some foods like lettuce and strawberries retain more pesticide residue than certain foods…

  • Purr & Simple Pellets Litter Review

    The product: Purr & Simple All-Natural Cat Litter pellets formula, which is made from a blend of fibrous material from tree-nut crops Benefits: Can be used as compost with removal of solids Is natural and biodegradable Is made from an annually renewable resource (nut shells) Conquers ammonia smell Low dust…

  • Carrots ‘N’ Cake Book Review

    I may not have gone on about it recently, but trust me, I’m as big of a dessert freak as ever. Not only do I love the challenge of baking complicated new desserts from scratch, I also love to eat them! Luckily, I’ve tried the strategy of typically only baking…

  • Celebrate Adopt-a-Cat Month with Recycled Scratchers

    Even if you can’t adopt a cat this month, you can make a difference in a shelter cat’s life. Imperial Cat offers Scratch ‘n Bits, an affordable line of recycled scratchers created just for shelter cats! Scratch ‘n Bits are made in the United States from 100% post-consumer recycled materials,…

  • Kitty Loves Dolphins Too

    If you’re a cat and dolphin lover, then get ready for possibly the sweetest animal video you’ll ever see. http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/rynvewVe21Y?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0 There should always be plenty of dolphins available for kitty playtime! Visit Defenders of Wildlife to learn more about how you can help persuade more companies to sell only dolphin-safe…

  • Book Contest: It’s a Jungle Out There!

    Jennifer Ward, author of I Love Dirt!, has a new book, It’s a Jungle Out There!: 52 Nature Adventures for City Kids. It’s a Jungle Out There! is a nature activity and adventure guide for city parents and kids ages 4 to 8 years. The book includes some simple observation…

  • Adopt a Pet from Joplin, Missouri

    Almost 600 pets in Joplin, Missouri need loving homes. You can stop by the Adopt-a-thon for Tornado Pets on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to potentially take home your new companion. The event will be held at the Emergency Animal Shelter located…

  • Sweet Organic Baby Sun Hats

    Sunshine is nice, but you know about too much of a good thing. Right? My sister-in-law mentioned she’s searching for baby sun hats for her little girl. That sounded like such a fun, summery topic to cover. Available from Urth Child is the super fashionable Kate Quinn Organics Sun Hat.…

  • New Amur Tiger Stamp

    The tiger has been included on the World Wildlife Fund’s list of endangered animals to watch. Now you can watch the tiger in your mailbox. The United States Post Office has teamed up with WWF to  release a stamp featuring an Amur tiger cub in September 2011. If you just…

  • Bats Contribute, So Help Me

    When night falls, if I happen to be sitting on my patio, I typically hurry indoors as the bats start whizzing overhead. These winged creatures live near me. My neighbors have a bat house and a large lot with many trees. If you’re interested in building a bat house and…