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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

December 16th, 2007

Shop Smarter, Greener, and Ethically (and a small speech on book recycling)

What strikes me as funny are all the eco-print books out there about changing the world. That’s a lot of books — most helpful but some of which end up in the trash no doubt. I’ve been seriously thinking about what to do with my book collection lately. I have tons. I do read and […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments

December 5th, 2007

Hug This Tree: Douglas Fir

With Christmas on the way it seems suitable to find yourself a Douglas Fir to hug; especially, if like me, you live in the Pacific Northwest. In New Mexico you’d see various sorts of trees used for celebrating Christmas — such as we had a Cedar tree two years back. In the Pacific Northwest it’s […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

November 14th, 2007

Quick News: The Worst Toys of 2007

W.A.T.C.H. just released their worst toys of 2007 list. If you are buying gifts for kids this holiday season than this list is a must read.
It’s not an all-inclusive list though. A good bet is to buck plastics and battery operated toys. Although, I know that’s not the most helpful stand-alone suggestion.
One blog that can […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

November 10th, 2007

Hug This Tree: The Chocolate Tree

If you’re in the mood for something sweet; then the cacao tree is just the sort of tree you should be hugging.

There is so much you can learn about this amazing and beautiful tree that it can be overwhelming. Cacao Web has some nice and simple information about this tree and b5media’s own […]

By Jennifer -- 8 comments

October 8th, 2007

Nature Themed Autumn Craft

Kids will love collecting the nature items they need to make this as much as completing the actual project.

Look here to see full project instructions.
As I hope you gathered from the picture this autumn nature wreath craft is from Craft Ideas. They have many neat fall projects right now but I like […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

October 8th, 2007

Hug This Tree: Lemon

I don’t know if anything looks nicer than a bright and shiny lemon tree. They have pretty leaves, flowers, and fruit. Lemon trees are thus triple threat hug worthy. Not to mention all the great dishes lemons can be used in.

The best part is that any tree hugging family can grow their own organic lemon […]

By Jennifer -- 6 comments