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- December 3rd, 2009
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For Sale!
If you are interested in purchasing this website, please contact me here: http://greenchristiannetwork.com/contact/ I need to sell it because I no longer have time for it, but I want it to still remai…
- November 10th, 2009
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Green on the Go
Have you ever been out shopping and wished you had some sort of reference to which products are actually good for the environment, healthy, and in sync with your green lifestyle? I know I have! It c…
- November 5th, 2009
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I found the Coolest Site!
Recently, Becki wrote a post about Freecycling. Well, I found another option that goes hand in hand with that concept. Just another way we can reuse and reduce! Listia is a unique auction site. They h…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Donating for the Environment
It’s easy to collect a lot of stuff over the years – books, CD’s DVD’s, software, video games – but once you are done using them the question remains as to what you will do with them…
- November 2nd, 2009
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The Green On Produce
I have said many times that going green is possible for anyone who is willing to be creative. However, when you are on a very tight budget, it can be extremely hard to go green in the food department.…
- October 27th, 2009
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Natural Remedies for Dry Skin
With winter just around the corner and the air turning dryer by the day it is only natural for your skin to start to feel neglected. Dry, cracking hands and feet are a common problem for many people…
- October 26th, 2009
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Eco Friendly Ant Removal
Ants seem to be a pest I cannot get rid of. We have battled with them for years. Really. I kid you not. Since my quest to be greener began, however, I have really struggled with how to rid our home of…
- October 22nd, 2009
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Organic Farming on the Rise
I have been reading more and more about how organic farming is growing and really needs to be the trend of the future. Organic farming is not only vital for the environment, it provides healthier food…
- October 20th, 2009
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Carbon Footprint?
Ever since entering into this journey of mine to change my lifestyle and become more green there has been one burning question that I’ve wanted answered. Everywhere I turned I would hear a certain…
- October 19th, 2009
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Green Tip – (10/19/09) – Rodent Elimination
Eliminating rodents can seem like a daunting task for greenies. I mean you want to be humane and green at the same time. I thought of a few ideas that will help remove rodents in an eco friendly way t…
- October 13th, 2009
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7 Easy Changes You Can Make to Live a More Eco-Friendly Life
Every day there are simple things we can do to be a little greener. Below is a list of just seven such things. Write your shopping list on the notes feature of your cell phone or PDA rather than usi…
- October 7th, 2009
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Freecycle It!
We can recycle most plastics and papers, glass and cans, but what about those big items you have starting to collect in closets or the garage? How do you get rid of those in a “green” way? One s…
- September 29th, 2009
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Nature’s Source Cleaners
I’ve recently begun using new cleaning products that have amazed me in every way. They are the Nature’s Source cleaners. The line includes glass and surface cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, bathroo…
- September 27th, 2009
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Paint Disposal the GREEN Way
So before you throw out that old paint stashed away in your garage here are some easy tips for green disposal: Use it. Try to use up any old paint you may have where possible. If you’re redecoratin…
- September 21st, 2009
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Five Easy Ways to Teach Toddlers to Live Green
As a mom it is always front and center on my mind how I can teach my children to be good stewards of this great earth. It can be tough for younger children to grasp the concept of living green but th…
- September 13th, 2009
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Steam Mops – Economically and Environmentally Sound
I’m not big on having chemicals in my house and when I think of my kids playing around areas that have had chemicals poured on them I just don’t like the idea. Where I used to live there was a to…
- September 7th, 2009
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Xeriscaping
I live in a desert region so when figuring out what to do with the landscaping at our new house one of the first things we thought of was xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is landscaping in such a way to avoi…
- September 2nd, 2009
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Beer is Green and Clean!
I use beer in a couple recipes I make. Many people also drink beer. What do you do with flat beer or the leftover beer from a recipe? Well, you can use it to be green and clean! Green and Clean Beer T…
- August 31st, 2009
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More on Back to School Green
Across the country kids are flocking back to school and many of us are wondering how to start the year off while encouraging a greener way in our youth. It can sometimes be hard to get kids to think…
- August 30th, 2009
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Green Tip – (08/31/09) – Try Cork Flooring
When choosing the right floor for your home there are many considerations. You want it to be durable, attractive, green friendly and affordable! Cork flooring has the ability to be customized to f…
- August 26th, 2009
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Energy Saving Kitchen Tips
Use the right size pan for the job, and the right sized burner. It may sound silly but you can waste a lot of time and energy trying to boil a giant-size pot of potatoes on a tiny burner. And you ca…
- August 25th, 2009
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Green Review: Bamboo Cheese Grater
Bamboo Cheese Grater Review Where to buy: www.uncommongoods.com Bamboo is an eco-friendly and sustainable material and the Bamboo Cheese Grater will be the talk of your next dinner party. It is very…
- August 24th, 2009
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Green Tip – (08/25/09) – More Tips for those Paper Tube Rolls
We did a great article awhile back with tips to reuse cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towels. You can read it here. Well, good news…we have a few MORE ideas!!! More Tips to Green tho…
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Slow Food
I recently learned about one of the latest crazes in the “green” movement and I thought it was pretty interesting. It is called “slow food”. According to Wikipedia, the slo…
- August 6th, 2009
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Green Tip – (08/06/09) – Green Kid’s Lunch
If you read our last feature, Send Your Kids Back to School Green, then you already know that a green lunch is just another way to be a better steward of God’s planet. So, I thought I would shar…
- August 4th, 2009
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Avoiding Hidden Chemical Poisons in Our Food and Going for Natural Choices
It’s very scary how much our food has changed in recent years. Just look at the labels and you need a degree just to pronounce half the ingredients! Money has become more important that nutrition…
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Send Your Kids Back to School Green!
Our youth are the future. If we train them to do the right thing while they are young they will continue in it. We are told in Proverbs 22:6; “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when…
- July 16th, 2009
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5 Home Energy Saving Tips
Saving energy at home means saving money, something in today’s not so good economy, we can all relate to. 5 simple home energy savings tips Smart strips. Every day appliances consume energy ev…
- July 15th, 2009
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Green Tip – (07/15/09) – Go Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescent. Compact fluorescent bulbs use significantly less energy, about 75% less. The added bonus is that while these bulbs cost a bit more at the store, they last for years. The avera…
- July 14th, 2009
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7 Valid Reasons Organic Meat is the Way to Go
Buying organic isn’t just good for our health, it is better for God’s planet. 7 reasons to buy organic meat Green Poop. Manure on large industrial farms is for lack of a better word…poll…
- July 1st, 2009
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Green Tip – (07/01/09) – Borrow
A great way to reduce is to borrow! Instead of buying new books, movies and CD’s, visit your local library and check them out. You can also borrow or swap with a friend. More options would be to…
- June 25th, 2009
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Green Hair Dye
Can you imagine being that dedicated? I mean to dye your hair green for the sake of going green?? LOL. Seriously, I am not talking about the color green! I am talking about eco friendly hair dying! Ho…
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Green Tip – (06/25/09) – Green Bedding
We spend about 1/4 of our lives in bed. It would be a good thing to make sure we are greening up the bedroom! Believe it or not, most mattresses and linens are still made with synthetics and chemicals…
- June 24th, 2009
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Green Up Your Morning Tea or Coffee
I cannot even remember the last time I did not have a cup of coffee in the morning. I love coffee and my children love it because it helps me keep friendly in the mornings since I am not a morning per…
- June 3rd, 2009
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Personal Care Products in the Green
Personal Care products are a part of our everyday lives. Most people use them…Skin care, cosmetics, sunscreen, deodorants, etc. We can make changes and efforts to green them up! Tips for Green P…
- June 1st, 2009
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Compost Anyone?
We just moved into a new house and with that comes a whole new yard. I told my Husband that I would really like to plant a garden, but he informed me that the soil quality where we live is very poor…
- May 27th, 2009
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Green Tip - (05/27/09) - Organic Gardening
A great way to give back to the planet, save money, and be certain you are getting fruits and veggies that are safe for your family is to create an organic garden. Organic Gardening means that you wil…
- May 22nd, 2009
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Get a Little Crafty with a Pineapple Juice Can!
I finally used a can of pineapple juice that has been sitting in my pantry. It went fabulous with the ham I recently made. When I was finished with it though, I was perplexed as to what to do with the…
- May 18th, 2009
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Green Review: Green Bags (greenbag.info)
If you are a regular reader, then you know that I am a regular Christian wife and mommy who always trying to think green. I am by no means an expert. However, I am doing my best to make positive chang…
- May 15th, 2009
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Green Tip - (05/15/09) - Garage Sale Season
It’s that time of year. Garage Sale season. What better way to recycle? Plus, you can make some extra cash to spend on your family this summer. Your trash really can be someone else’s trea…
- May 12th, 2009
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Green those Tubes!
I am happy to announce that I use only recyclable toilet paper and paper towels. However, I was having a hard time figuring out what to do with the cardboard tubes they are wrapped around…even t…
- May 11th, 2009
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Green Tip - (05/11/09) - Chinese Takeout
I love Chinese Takeout. It is a staple in our house. We eat it on a regular basis. We love it. Unfortunately, Chinese takeout, in our area at least has not gone green. Since I do not have any desire t…
- May 6th, 2009
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Green Tip - (05/06/09) - Shop Online
Yes, if you shop Online, you are doing something green! Shopping Online can be beneficial for the environment in several ways. How Shopping Online Helps God’s Planet Drive Less. You do not need…
- May 4th, 2009
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Green Water Heater
Making our home green one step at a time will help our environment for years to come. Let’s take today to look at a very important home appliance, the water heater. Tips for a Green Water Heater…
- May 1st, 2009
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Walk for Green Sake!
Not only is walking a healthy thing to do for your heart and body, it is also a positive thing you can do for the environment. How? Well, when we walk more, we drive less. When we drive less, we use l…
- April 29th, 2009
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Eating Green
Yes, we can even go green with our eating! Eating green is a lot more than just buying organic foods. It is knowing where your food comes from, packaging information, etc. Below are several ways tha…
- April 27th, 2009
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Cheesecake Factory Making Green Choices
I am a huge fan of the Cheesecake factory. They make some of the yummiest food. Recently, I went there for lunch and could not finish my food (go figure…lol). So, I asked for a doggie bag. When…
- April 24th, 2009
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Reduce Your Trash
Trash is a huge issue for the environment. Dumps are overflowing and there are not enough landfills to keep all of the trash we make. It does not have to be that way. We can reduce the amount of trash…
- April 22nd, 2009
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Going Green with Cosmetics
Wearing makeup is what many women do. I am one of these women. I recently began to ask around about green and eco-friendly make up. Can we really go green with cosmetics? The answer is yes! A few exam…
- April 20th, 2009
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Green Tip - (04/20/09) - Go for Glass
Choose glass or another recyclable container packaging over plastic or other containers that cannot be recycled. Avoiding plastic is the goal. We use and discard more plastic than we should and it is…
