Archive for August, 2006
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
My husband and I have a 2003 black Honda Element. We have had it for three years and have used it well. It has taken us on many road trips across the country, camping trips, and fun outings. We have used it to help ourselves move, friends move, and family move. We have taken it [...]
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Sunday, August 20th, 2006
The general idea behind the term “fair trade” is that producers and workers trading/selling their goods internationally will be fairly paid for their products. This can become very relative, therefore, standards in the form of certifications were started to keep everyone in check. There are a couple of different fair trade certifications/labels out there. If [...]
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Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Last but not least, the following are of course not necessary to enjoy a good yoga practice but they each bring additional benefits. Candles help to focus the mind and remind us of our inner light. Eye pillows are used during savasana to help us relax, quiet the mind, and shut out natural light. Essential [...]
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Thursday, August 10th, 2006
You cannot very well go to yoga naked! Well….some places you can, but for those of you who choose to get your yoga on while clothed, the following organic clothing will get you started. Also, if you are riding a bike, walking, or talking public transportation to get to your yoga studio a good yoga [...]
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Friday, August 4th, 2006
Because PVC, a.k.a. polyvinyl chloride or vinyl, is very harmful to your health and the environment. PVC is the worst plastic from an environmental health perspective, posing unique and major hazards in its manufacture, product life and disposal. Global vinyl production totals over 30 million tons per year, and 75% of PVC is directed to [...]
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Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
This past weekend I attended my very first conference. I was glad for the experience, but to be honest I did not realize what I was up against and how hard it would be to keep up my earth loving ways. However, next time I will not be caught unprepared. A few tips (you can [...]
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