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{Eco Tips} Green Your Camping Vacation

May 2, 2012 by fashiongreentbags

We just got our camper out of winter storage and I’m anxious to begin our summer camping vacations!  In the years we’ve been camping, I’ve observed that there are eco-conscious and not-so-eco-conscious practices of campers everywhere.  I would guess that the not-so eco-conscious campers don’t know how to camp with the environment in mind or [...]

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{Eco-Tutorial} Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Business Cards

April 4, 2012 by fashiongreentbags
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Laura, of Prairie Peasant, has generously shared her tutorial for making business cards in a most eco-friendly way. Reusing papers from other sources, she saves resources with her  great recycling project! In an effort to keep my business green, I make my own business cards. The focus of my business is products that use recycled [...]

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How to Make Your Own Nighttime Pull-Ups or Training Pants {Eco-Tutorial}

March 7, 2012 by fashiongreentbags
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This tutorial was provided by Tiffany of Picnic Basket Crafts.  She’s very cleverly figured out how to make pull-ups or training pants.  I wish I had had this tutorial when my children were young. I don’t believe my 24 and 21 year-olds would appreciate them these days. MAYBE one day they will make them for [...]

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{Green Living} Eco-Friendly Tips for Painting Your House

February 1, 2012 by fashiongreentbags

We’re getting new counter tops in our kitchen sometime in the next couple of weeks. It took us forever to choose the right granite for our project because of course we wanted the counter tops to match the rest of the kitchen.  We found what we were looking for in terms of complimenting our existing [...]

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Eco Friendly Christmas Decorations by EcoBites

December 21, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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Potted Christmas Tree and Popcorn Garland by Herban Lifestyle There are lots of ideas to help reduce some of the holiday waste and turn scraps into works of fabulousness. With just a few days left before Christmas, try these eco-friendly ideas to add to your holiday cheer and to decorate for the Christmas holiday, courtesy of [...]

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Stock Up on the White Vinegar!

November 16, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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I do a lot of cleaning with vinegar.  I spray it on the shower walls and let it sit for a few minutes before I wipe the walls with a damp cloth and baking soda and the scum just slides off.  We soak our humidifier filter in white vinegar to dissolve the mineral deposits that [...]

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What to Do with Green Tomatoes

November 2, 2011 by fashiongreentbags
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Debbie from Larson Farm Naturals tried making fried green tomatoes. Her results prompted her to try this recipe for green tomato jam instead! So we had our first freeze here the other night.  That means end of gardening for me.  I could go all out and try to cover everything each night.  Ya, I tried [...]

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