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Solar Tiki Torches: Solar Patio Lighting with Pizazz

Nothing beats a flaming ball of fire to give a little romantic ambiance to your patio or pool side parties, but if you are looking for something a little less dangerous and more eco-friendly check out these solar tiki torches. The Solar Tiki Torches Challenge Looking at the solar patio lighting options on Amazon it looks like there are two contenders for the solar tiki torches challenge. In one corner you have the … Continue Reading »

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Sunforce 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger on Sale

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Despite my last rant that Amazon does not have an eco-friendly or green category for their Cyber Week Lightning Deals they do offer some great sales on eco-friendly items now and then. For instance if you are one of the lucky peeps to read this in the next hour or so you might be able to catch this great Lightning Deal on the Sunforce 50032 15 Watt Solar Battery Charger. This 15-watt solar … Continue Reading »

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No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of this Vegan High Boot Review

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As chance would have it we were having a mini family reunion when my Jambu Colorado Vegan high boots arrived and let me tell you it was fun seeing everyone’s reaction. The over-all consensus amid the oohs and ahhs over the unique look was a general agreement that these Jambu vegan high boots were something different. When I think about high boots I think heavy, clunky and uncomfortable. We put up with them … Continue Reading »

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My Raspberry Pink Jambu Shoe Love Affair

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I now believe in love at first sight. While walking through Nordstroms I spied the shoes of my dreams – Jambu Planet Vegan shoes? Sounds like a delectably delightful ice-cream flavor. Only these delightful Jambu Mary Janes were a treat for my feet. My feet stopped unable to leave the mall. They had to know how they’d fit – these soft raspberry pink suede Jambu sandals with rugged black partially recycled rubber soles … Continue Reading »

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Fair Trade Teak Window Boxes: Beautiful and Sustainable

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Despite the copious piles of fluffy white stuff strewn about the yard there are tendrils of Spring weaving themselves into each day with promise of more to come in the following week. (I like to help the melting along by kicking a bit (aka gobs and gobs) of snow into the driveway now and then – every little bit helps). This Spring I look forward to trying my hand at a bit of … Continue Reading »

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Earth Friendly Photo Friday: Morning Mill in Oud Zuilen

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Morning mill in Oud Zuilen © Jeroen van Daal It’s always fun finding new photos for Earth Friendly Photo Friday especially when you find a new artist when you aren’t even looking. This gem of an artist was a delightful surprise while I was looking for featured photos for yesterday’s post on ending rural hunger. This month’s photo comes all the way from the Northern Utrecht region of the Netherlands. The Dutch, world … Continue Reading »

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Earth Friendly Photo Friday – Spooky Style

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Anybody Home? Welcome to another edition of Earth Friendly Photo Friday, and what better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than with a spooky iridescent photo. I love the lighting in this photo and the spooky vibrant green. It is certainly reminiscent of any number of those classic horror films like Friday the 13th. (Hello, Anybody there…) You’ll have to give some great feedback to Sylvain and check out his other earth friendly … Continue Reading »

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