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No Impact Man

October 5, 2009

I heard about Colin Beaven last month and I kinda knew about him and yet I didn’t. But I saw this video and now I am dying to see the movie. Watch this trailer of a family living in New York City without using electricity (is that possible in NYC?), without using any mode of [...]

Custom Orders – Upcycled Pillow Cases and Utensil Pouch

September 15, 2009

As you have might have guessed, unexpected trip to upstate for a marathon, back-to-school, school trips, and start of another busy sports season left me with no time to make anything for my shop. But as fate would have it, (crafting God wanted me to get back to crafting, I guess) I received two custom [...]

Eco Spa Giveaway

August 14, 2009

The deadline for Eco Spa Giveaway ends Tomorrow, August 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST. Enter to win this Eco Spa Package. Go here to enter. It includes: ecokaren‘s Organic Washcloth ecokaren’s Reusable Makeup Remover Pad ecokaren’s flaxseed/lavender filled eye mask ecogeneration‘s Vintage Bath Tub Soap Dish Happy Goat‘s Soap in lavender Greensprings0‘s Organic Lavender [...]

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Today is Earth Day

April 22, 2009

a little history on Earth Day…. In 1960′s, Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, was concerned about the fact that the environment was a non-issue in the politics in the U.S. He gave many lectures, attended conferences, demonstrations, and he wanted to convince the U.S. government to put environment on its political agenda. He even [...]

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Wordless Wednesday

February 24, 2009

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb~

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Say ‘No’ to Paper Cups

January 12, 2009

I realized today that I haven’t bought paper cups in awhile. I run my dishwasher once every two days and I noticed there’s been more cups in it. And then, it occurred to me that I haven’t bought paper cups in a while and we’ve been using glasses. When my kids were younger, we used [...]

Ready for sale!

October 31, 2008

I’ve created some beautiful napkin rings, eyeglasses chain/ lanyard, and wine glass charms from beads that have been hiding in my daughter’s craft drawers. I’ve de-cluttered the craft room and added some compliments to the beads to make some unique finds. Presently, I’m working on making Beaded Stitch Markers. Unfortunately, since I am only working [...]

Felting a wool sweater – is it eco friendly?

October 29, 2008

I tried felting. I can see how it could be considered a noble way to repurpose an old wool sweater. But, it took too much energy, mine and the earth’s, just to make it look, well, worth the time and resources. I manage to do one sweater but it took two days, five separate washings [...]

Second Chances

October 21, 2008

I am happiest when I’m creating and producing…. when I’m doing something good for me and for others. So I decided to make things…make things from what I would normally throw out…from things others donated….from things that had prior lives (love that term). I give them second chances (my first choice for the name of [...]