Friday, March 9th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
Kick the Habit: Alternatives to Buying Bottled Water Fifteen hundred a second. That is the estimated bottles of water consumed in the United States.
That means that almost 50 million single-use water bottles end are consumed every year. And with only 20% properly recycled, you could connect a line of them from Miami to Seattle over 3,500 times. And, to add...
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Friday, March 2nd, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
Some people love 'em, some people hate 'em. But as March is "Water Month", I thought we would celebrate the oyster regardless of personal culinary passions.
For people that love eating oysters, there is nothing better than slurping fresh, briny oysters along the water's edge right after harvest. But if the thought...
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
The prophetic groundhog may have seen his shadow this year, but it doesn’t mean that Spring won’t be coming at all. The warmth and sunshine will eventually come and when it does, you’ll want to be ready to get your plants in the ground or containers. Of course, you can always...
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Friday, February 17th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
Wild Neighbors: Living with Wildlife Last weekend I had the unique opportunity to meet some passionate volunteers that work at a local wildlife hospital. In addition to be introduced to a beautiful great horned owl that was being rehabilitated after being struck by a car, I learned what each of us can do to...
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Friday, February 10th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
I love the planet! : Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day is about love. Whether you are honoring a very special romantic relationship, a BFF in your life, or just your love for yourself, it is a day devoted to that strongest of human emotions. This year, celebrate with your sweetheart and send a little love to the planet as well. Here...
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