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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

June 21st, 2008

Green Kid Site Spotlight: Children of the Earth

Children of the Earth is a great family friendly, kid heavy, green focused website. There’s plenty to see and do, tons of activities, book rec commendations, eco-ideas submitted by kids, an eco-gallery of art by kids, a green home section, and lots more.
You could play around here for a good long while before running out […]

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May 24th, 2008

Ten Easy Eco Kitchen Changes You Can Make

Instead of foil - go without and wash your cookie sheet or pan.
Instead of paper muffin cups - use Silicone Baking Cups.
Instead of packing snacks and sandwiches in plastic baggies - try small containers with lids or these.
Instead of polyurethane laden sponges - use a washcloth or a greener sponge option.
Instead of spraying your kitchen […]

By Jennifer -- 11 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Around the Web with Peggy & Jennifer

So, it’s been awhile since we did one of these round-ups. We’re due. Here’s the green we’ve been writing elsewhere that may interest Tree Hugging Family Readers.
Building, buying, or remodeling your own green home:

The best green real estate site!
Reclaimed & Salvaged Home Building Material Use
What Makes A Building Material A Green Choice?
Home Wind-Power Turbines […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

One Small Step: Solve One Green Sin (At Least Partially)

One of our green sins in the poll has taken a strong lead…
That’s right, clearly the sin of, “I leave unused appliances and chargers plugged in all day” is something many of us do. All appliances from your chargers to your lamp suck up energy even when they’re turned off, so long as they’re plugged […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

February 15th, 2008

Free Green Home Poster

This poster from the Seattle Times is super slick - and free in pdf form. According to 100 Things (among other places), “The average two-person household unleashes about 20 tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases every year.” So the real question is how can you live without this poster? It’s modish, attractive, and […]

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