tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17726718084413085622024-03-05T10:28:22.490-08:00Traveling_GreenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190916679691330862noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-71800540781188547282015-09-14T07:43:00.002-07:002015-09-14T07:44:20.333-07:00Bloglovin<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10560059/?claim=dkug6ar34d9">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-19690632320042599482015-08-13T08:46:00.000-07:002015-08-13T08:50:10.878-07:00Sustainable Heros- August <h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In January 2012, Alba and business partner Chris Gavigan launched <a href="https://www.honest.com/" target="_blank">The Honest Company</a>, which is a collection of toxin-free household goods, diapers, and body care products. Giving birth to her first child in 2008 and dealing with her own childhood illnesses in her past, inspired Alba to build a company with alternative baby products that would rid harmful toxins such as petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"I founded The Honest Company on this idea: Everything that touches you and your family--everything in your home-- needs to be nontoxic, needs to be effective and beautiful to look at, and needs to be affordable."</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-86519454072956716022015-06-22T10:58:00.000-07:002015-07-08T11:01:38.318-07:00Going Green?<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-79604036598434548322015-05-25T07:42:00.000-07:002015-06-18T07:43:15.907-07:00Sustainable Laundry Detergent! <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As the kids participate in various fun (and messy) activities/sports this summer, I got thinking about the extra loads of laundry I’ve been doing and the money I spend on detergent every couple of weeks, which can cost around 14.00$ each time!
When browsing on the web, I came across a bunch of different sites showing people how to make their own sustainable laundry detergent and I thought to myself, YES, this will be my next experiment! I found a <a href="http://fringevintagefx.blogspot.com/2013/04/sustainable-living-diy-laundry-detergent.html" target="_blank">mix of ingredients</a> that creates an all natural washing powder and figured I would give it a shot. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups Borax </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups Washing Soda (sodium carbonate or soda ash, which can be found at most supermarkets) </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2nd- Mix the Borax, washing soda, baking soda and grated soap together with a wooden spoon </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3rd- Pour into a glass or mason jar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4th- Use 3 Tablespoons of powder per load of laundry </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5th- You are ready to start your first load! </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Before testing out the detergent, I was worried about how it would come out (the smell, cleanliness ect.) After the first load, I was really happy with the outcome! My clothes were not only clean but also had a fresh clean smell to go along with it! The part I am most excited about is the money I will be able to save using these ingredients! I am happy I tried this but also a little disappointed in myself for waiting this long to do it.</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-69022448337095969092015-03-15T07:25:00.000-07:002015-06-18T07:29:23.090-07:00Places to Travel!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666666666666px;">This is a picture from <a href="http://www.xcaret.com/xcaret-admission.php?gclid=CjwKEAjw2ImsBRCnjq70n_amv14SJAChXijN02d1EEDRD2lWWDOO9oYci9fO7OuT8KRykXZjS143HBoCXNDw_wcB" target="_blank">Xcaret</a>, which is an Eco-friendly park on the outskirts of Cancun Mexico. The owners of the park made sure to work around the existing economy to build attractions including, a butterfly pavilion, underground rivers, swimming with sea turtles, coral reef aquarium, a night show, and various activities also including lagoons and pools.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-22706809170231714962015-02-18T07:11:00.000-08:002015-06-18T07:13:31.182-07:00Sustainable Heros- February <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-c230e047-06f2-471f-166f-b9bf96103d45" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/leodicaprio" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leonardo DiCaprio</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a die-hard environmentalist who is the proud owner of his electric Tesla Roadster, Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid and Toyota Prius. If that doesn’t say enough about how he chooses to support the economy, you may be happy to know that he has taken the step to also install solar panels on his house. In 2010 DiCaprio donated 1$million to the </span><a href="http://www.wcs.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wildlife Conservation Society</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Russia’s tiger summit and joined the Animal legal Defense Fund’s campaign. When he spoke about global warming in 2014, he cited that it was the “number-one environmental challenge in the world today.” More recently, DiCaprio donated 2$ million to Oceans 5 to improve the health of our oceans. He also marched in NYC for action on climate change as well as receiving the Clinton Global Citizen Award last year. Leo does as much as he can to help to ensure a healthy future for humanity and the planet as a sustainable hero!</span></span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-9336178303467658412015-01-01T07:01:00.000-08:002015-06-18T07:05:17.590-07:00ENERGY<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-1023303260975770562014-11-21T12:19:00.000-08:002014-11-24T09:48:03.638-08:00Pros and Cons of Going Tiny<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few days ago, my husband and I watched a documentary titled <a href="http://tiny-themovie.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"> Tiny</a>. The story follows a young couple in Colorado and their journey to build a Tiny Home. I found the idea of downsizing to a space that was less than 1,000 square feet and interesting and challenging idea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the pros to living in a tiny home are of course the cost. On average it takes around $32,000 to build a Tiny Home, the average home was sold at $188,900 according to an article in Huffington Post published in March 2014. Having to move into a smaller space also helps eliminate clutter. You have to really decide what you can’t live without and get rid of the rest. Living in a smaller space with less surface area than your typical apartment or house also helps with spending. That pretty 72 inch flat screen may look really nice, but where are you going to put it? If your home is on wheels, many of them are, you can take your home anywhere. You can travel and see the world with ease. Also, having a smaller space means less cleaning and more time spent doing thing you love. From a sustainable living standpoint living in a Tiny Home shrinks your <a href="http://michellerobert.hubpages.com/hub/The-Economics-Of-Living-In-A-Tiny-House" style="text-decoration: none;"> environmental footprint</a> tremendously. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cons that I have found after doing some research are the space is very tiny, hence the name, living with a spouse in a tiny home gives you no personal space. Also, if you are a pet person, tiny homes really aren’t the best place to live with a pet because of the tight quarters its hard enough to fit another person. Storage because of the small space is very minimal. Even though the way the storage is set up in some homes it’s pretty cool there is very little you really have to pare down your belonging. Not only is there no personal space in the main part of the house but the bathroom situation… not exactly ideal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are some great pros to living in a tiny home and a few hang ups. It’s a lifestyle I think is very respectable. I’d love to know of ways to live the lifestyle of tiny home dwellers in my traditional home. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-31381600310442328552014-10-09T06:45:00.000-07:002014-10-21T07:06:29.851-07:00Teaching Family About SustainabilitySustainability and appreciation for the environment is something our family values. But after my second child was born, I began to really think about how I can teach my family the importance of the environment, so that they can grow up with the knowledge and apply it to their lives. In a world of technology, how can we make sure our kids grow up environmentally conscious? I think this education starts in the home. <div>
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Jenna Francisco of The <i>Looptail</i>, created by G Adventures, posted a great piece discussing this very same topic. "<a href="http://www.gadventures.com/blog/10-tips-for-sustainable-travel-with-kids/" target="_blank">10 Tips for Sustainable Travel with Kids</a>," discusses children and their future impact on the environment. Here were my favorite tips that Jenna offered:</div>
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<li>"<i>Encourage your kids to practice conservation at home and on the road</i>" - helping kids understand the choices that we make every day have some type of impact on the environment.</li>
<li>"<i>Teach your kids basic rules to respect wildlife</i>"</li>
<li>"<i>Making smart food choices while traveling</i>"<i> - </i>making those good choices can be applied to our everyday life, in addition to when we are traveling.</li>
<li>"<i>Talk to your kids about the environmental impact of transportation, and then choose the cleanest ways to get around</i>" - talk to kids about how modes of transportation (cars, buses, trains, planes, boats) can be harmful to the environment. Practice what you preach; use alternative modes of transportation when possible. If you can walk/bike to the market or park, make it a habit with your family. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-17645462720974601932014-09-30T13:38:00.000-07:002014-10-20T13:40:29.001-07:00Sustainable Heroes - September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Alanis Morissette is known for her work as a musician and singer, but also for her environmental advocacy and advocacy for healthy mind and body. During a summer tour with Barenaked Ladies, together they worked to benefit the non-profit organization <a href="http://reverb.org/" target="_blank">Reverb</a>. The organization creates custom programs to "green the tour itself" and educating concertgoers on how they can help the environment. While touring, she uses bio-diesel buses to get from city to city.<br />
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In 2003, Morissette was given the Environmental Media Association Missions in Music Award. <br />
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She face a long battle with eating disorders over the course of her life, but has beat the disease and has become a spokesperson and advocate on the dangers of eating disorders in order to educate others. After becoming a vegan in 2009, Morissette ran a marathon to raise awareness on eating disorders and to support the National Eating Disorders Association.<br />
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Alanis Morissette narrated a film on global warming, called <i>The Great Warming</i>.<br />
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<a href="http://alanis.com/" target="_blank">Learn more about Alanis Morissette</a> at Alanis.com.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-14807330869640504922014-09-15T13:08:00.000-07:002014-10-20T13:11:33.931-07:00What does "human food" taste like to animals?Laura Moss, a <a href="http://www.mnn.com/users/lmoss" target="_blank">contributor at Mother Nature Network</a> published a fun article about food and if "human food" taste the same to animals as they do to us. According to the article, the ability to taste certain flavors varies with each type of animal.<br />
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<u>The number of taste buds differs by species. Humans have about 10,000</u>:<br />
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<li>Herbivores (cows and pigs) have humans beat. Cows have around 25,000 while pigs have 14,000.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-64356991736612858792014-08-28T13:36:00.003-07:002014-08-28T13:36:52.225-07:00Future of Food: Why Sustainable Food Systems Matter<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YEGISWTEgyU" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-41547189963178482692014-08-27T12:38:00.000-07:002014-10-20T12:40:47.588-07:00Sustainable Heroes - August<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month I'd like to recognize Ed Begley Jr. as a sustainable hero. Known by most as a Hollywood actor, Begley began his journey as an environmentalist in the 1970's, when he became a vegetarian, started recycling and even bought an electric car. An electric car in the 1970's? It's true: the electric car was a Taylor-Dunn.<br />
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<li>The American Oceans Campaign</li>
<li>League of Conservation Voters</li>
<li>Environmental Research Foundation</li>
<li>Walden Woods Project</li>
<li>Thoreau Institute</li>
<li>Earth Communications Office</li>
<li>Solar Living Institute </li>
<li>Tree People</li>
<li>Friends of the Earth</li>
<li>Sequoia ForestKeeper</li>
<li>Green Wish Inc</li>
<li>Orang Utan Republik</li>
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Most recently Begley and his wife, Rachelle Carson, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/07/eco.ed.begley/" rel="" target="_blank">star in their own reality series</a> called "Living with Ed." The show follows Begley and his wife as they attempt to live a green lifestyle, trying to out-eco neighbor Bill Nye. The series is shown on the Planet Green channel.<br />
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In 2014, Begley co-hosted the 24th annual Environmental Media Association Awards with Stana Katic.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-47738417555823643822014-07-31T11:38:00.000-07:002014-10-20T13:41:01.636-07:00Sustainable Heroes - JulyWe recognize <b>Kate Fletcher</b> this month as part of our series that recognizes notable individuals making an impact in the sustainability industry.<br />
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<li>Professor of Sustainability, Design, Fashion at the <a href="http://www.sustainable-fashion.com/" title="Centre for Sustainable Fashion">Centre for Sustainable Fashion</a>, London College of Fashion </li>
<li>Helped developed <em><a href="http://www.localwisdom.info/" title="Local Wisdom">Local Wisdom</a></em>, a sustainability project which has engaged thousands of people worldwide with the ‘<a href="http://katefletcher.com/profile/www.craftofuse.org" target="_blank" title="COU">craft of use</a>’ and ‘post-growth’ fashion. </li>
<li>Founder of the design for sustainability consultancy <em><a href="http://www.slowfashion.org/" title="Slow Fashion Design for Sustainability Consultancy">Slow Fashion</a></em>.</li>
<li>Has worked on developing sustainability in fashion and textiles for over 15 years.</li>
<li>She worked as a consultant to brands such as <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/06/ms_makes_new_ec.php">Marks & Spencer</a>, <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/people_trees_ne.php">People Tree</a> and <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/06/lca_salvation_army.php">The Salvation Army</a>.</li>
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Learn more about Kate and her latest projects by following her on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/@katetfletcher" target="_blank" title="twitter">@katetfletcher</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-51951409932010541382014-07-21T12:42:00.000-07:002014-07-21T12:42:03.377-07:0010 ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month we recognize comedian and actor, Will Ferrell:<br />
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- first celebrity to drive the <a href="http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/efficient_dynamics/phase_2/clean_energy/bmw_hydrogen_7.html" target="_blank">BMW Hydrogen 7</a></div>
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- Ferrell built a very eco-friendly house,with solar-energy system</div>
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- Ferrell partnered with Robert Redford in a project to <a href="http://raisetheriver.org/index.html" target="_blank">Save the Colorado River Delta</a>.</div>
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Check out this hilarious promo video for the Raise the River Project:</div>
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Will Ferrell also uses his humor in this "Green Team" video, which offers tips on how to be more sustainable and eco-friendly:</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-37265699941206618362014-06-30T09:34:00.000-07:002014-07-09T11:29:59.941-07:00Summer is here!Summer is here, and on top of the sun and the longer days it means the farmers' market will be back in town. We're so fortunate to have a huge farmers' market that sets up right around the corner from our house. It's been a part of our Saturday routine to take a trip out to the market to get the food we need for the week ahead.<br />
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Taking these trips has played a huge part in our efforts to be more "green" and has improved our diets at the same time. Foods sold at farmers' markets are locally grown, not shipped from across the country - using valuable gas and resources to get it here. If helping out the environment isn't enough to convince you to take a trip to your own farmers' market, the prices and health benefits certainly should be!<br />
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Most stands at this particular market offer a choice of three baskets of fruits or vegetables for only $5! This is typically how much I would spend on peppers alone, buying from the nearest grocery store. The cheaper prices have made eating healthy less of a burden on our family's budget. Buying from the farmers' market also takes away the temptation to buy junk food - you won't find bulk packages of Oreo's being sold at one of the stands.<br />
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While every market is going to be a little different, I highly encourage everyone to at least check out the nearest market, it could end up being a great, new part of your weekly routine!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-48996094261583396422014-06-19T11:57:00.000-07:002014-06-25T11:58:11.906-07:00Tips and TricksHere are a few of the ways we're being more environmentally conscious (and saving money too!)<div>
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1.) Ditch the sandwich baggies - having a reliable set of Tupperware will save you money and spare the landfills from your bags when you're done with them. </div>
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2.) Buy a timer - Time your showers! I know how hard it is to avoid taking long, hot showers, but setting a timer should help remind you to turn off the water!</div>
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3.) Invest in a Brita - Unfortunately, I'm one of those people that gets grossed out by tap water. So instead of buying tons of bottled water, I've bought a Brita filter to handle it.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-54781627719240766672014-06-05T11:15:00.000-07:002014-06-25T11:19:17.997-07:00Happy World Environment Day!June 5th is <a href="http://www.unep.org/wed/">World Environment Day</a>! It's a day every year dedicated to taking action to improve the environment. To tell you the truth, I hadn't even heard about this day until last year when my son's school celebrated.<br />
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There are stakeholders around the world dedicated to raising awareness about efforts to save our planet, but it's also encouraged that we use the day to do something good for the Earth. It can be as simple as taking a shorter shower, or skipping on the store-bought spring water for the week. I'd love to hear what everyone else is doing to help out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-10071484128427934152014-05-30T11:34:00.000-07:002014-06-25T11:35:15.080-07:00LEED Certification - Check it out!I'm happy to say I've been doing a lot more reading on what big businesses and people are doing to help out the environment. You may have already heard about this one, but <a href="http://www.usgbc.org/leed">LEED Certification</a> serves to encourage builders to construct more environmentally-sound structures. I suggest taking a look to learn more! It's great to know that big things are happening as we try and make our small changes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03586415509233801132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671808441308562.post-55929988838463169312014-05-16T08:54:00.000-07:002014-05-23T06:53:42.832-07:00Gluten-Free Pizza!<!--[if !mso]>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Hi all!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I just wanted to hop on here real quick and send
out this <a href="http://www.celiac.com/categories/Gluten-Free-Recipes/">recipe</a> I tried that was a huge hit around our house!! It is so delicious!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 13pt;">Fresh
Mozzarella Brussels Sprout Pizza</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">A unique take on a healthy pizza! This is a must try recipe, especially if you like Brussels sprouts.</span></span><img align="Right" alt="Fresh Mozzarella Brussels Sprout Pizza (Gluten-Free)" border="0" src="http://www.celiac.com/content_images/1/brussels-sprouts-1.jpg" height="200" hspace="10" style="background-color: white; border: none; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 5px;" title="Fresh Mozzarella Brussels Sprout Pizza (Gluten-Free)" vspace="10" width="300" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Ingredients:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 Tbsp. olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cloves garlic, pressed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 large Roma tomato, thinly sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ cup pine nuts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">8 oz fresh mozzarella, shredded</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups fresh Brussels sprouts, halved</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Tbsp. sesame seeds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. chili powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 gluten-free pizza crust</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Directions:</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">In a large skillet over medium flame, heat olive oil and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato, onion and Brussels sprouts. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are soft. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Transfer mixture to a food processor; pulse until smooth.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Spread gluten-free crust on a flat surface; add fresh mozzarella, followed by Brussels sprouts mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Line the outside crust with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;">Place pizza onto a pizza stone or baking sheet; bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Top with chili powder.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ENJOY!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22.03125px; word-spacing: 5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Tiff and Cliff</span></span></div>
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