Light Green Stairs

  • Are recycled paper towels disappearing from store shelves?

    I’d love to think that I have a hard time finding recycled paper towels in stores because we’re all going so green we’re doing without them. However, I know that can’t be the case. All I see in stores like Target (around me anyhow) is a vast spread of virgin-fiber paper towels that require the…

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  • Going nowhere? Have a staycation.

    The word “staycation” may inspire an eye roll, but it seems destined for the dictionary. Staycation is a nice concept, even if it sounds made up. When funds are low, or if you just don’t feel like getting on a plane or behind the wheel, then you can have a good vacation right where you…

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  • Perfect Cardboard Toys for Cats!

    Yes, a cardboard box can be a great free cat toy, but it’s not going to look as kick ass as these sweet finds from Suck UK. If you don’t live across the pond, no worries. You can order a Cat Playhouse from Greener Grass Design for $32. Happy birthday kitty? Be sure to check…

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  • Polar Bear Swimming Video

    Why are swimming polar bears so cute? I know these bears are not pets. Perhaps the cuteness stems from the way their fur ripples underwater. Plus, those polar paw pads! This very short video was taken at my local zoo. Enjoy, and read about the conservation status of polar bears (and the global warming connection)…

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  • How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth

    How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, edited by John E. Wade II, is a compilation of essays or speeches from 101 of the world’s most prestigious public figures, writers and thinkers. The book is organized in sections such as Peace or Prosperity. These are part of 10 elements identified by the editor as essential…

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