As I peruse the online seed catalogs I have been having visions of the garden yet to come. I realize now that I have purchased enough seeds to last me a few seasons but the colors and varieties are just too much to resist. I like to challenge myself with the addition of a few …
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Tina is passionate about healthy living, conserving the environment and enjoying the outdoors. She shares monthly tips and life strategies for a greener, healthier lifestyle in our Green Living section. View more of Tina's Green Articles. -
Living Green: Greenhouse Growing Tips
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Living Green: Aromatherapy for Stress Relief
Posted March 20, 2012 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 1 CommentStressed? We are all faced with some level of stress in our lives. No matter how much we’d like to eliminate stress completely, that is nearly impossible. Stress can come in many forms including physical, mental or emotional. The prolonged reaction to stress created an imbalance in the body’s natural equilibrium. When the body is …
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Living Green: Winter Wildlife Feeding Tips
Posted February 20, 2012 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 1 CommentOur favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, had predicted another six weeks of winter. Fortunately we have the option of keeping warm indoors and having an array of food at our fingertips. Winter is not such an easy time for our back yard furry and feathered friends. In the winter months animals living in the wild may …
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Living Green: Bon Appétit – 15 Green Eating Tips
Posted January 30, 2012 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 1 CommentWelcome 2012!! Many people have made their New Years resolutions and are motivated to follow through. The #1 resolution made in the U.S. is to eat better and get healthier. There are so many ways to shop, cook and dine out that will have a meaningful impact on our health & environment. These 15 tips …
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Living Green: Alternative Holiday Gifting
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Living Green: The Raw Food Pet Diet
Posted November 22, 2011 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 2 CommentsOur four legged friend, Baxter, had been having quite an array of skin issues over the past couple of months. Our initial trip to the veterinarian was for ear problems. After a diagnosis of allergies she prescribed an antibiotic and steroid shot. The shot suppressed his immune system and the itching subsided briefly. After a …
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Green Living: 10 Energy Conservation Tips For The Winter Season
Posted October 24, 2011 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 1 CommentMother Nature has been kind to us in Michigan this autumn season. She has graced us with a beautiful Indian summer; the temperatures have continued to be in the high 70’s without a cloud in the sky. The leaves on the trees are breathtaking shades of reds, yellows and oranges. Although we have been enjoying …
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Green Living: The Joy of Canning
Posted October 11, 2011 By tinadenby in Blog, Living Green With | 1 CommentHaving lived in Michigan for most of my life I grew up eating everything from my mom’s garden. We would spend countless hours canning various fruits and vegetables to store away for the long cold winter months. Our pantry looked like a rainbow of various sized jars by the time fall came to a close. …
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Green Living: Consider a Green Alternative When Traveling – Public Transportation
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Green Living: Reusable Bags – the Better Option
Posted July 22, 2011 By tinadenby in Living Green With | 1 CommentYou step up to the register. The cashier asks if you’ve found everything you were looking for and then comes the familiar question: Paper or Plastic? Consider an eco-friendly response by saying “neither”. Then how will you get your groceries home? The environmentally friendly answer is a high quality reusable shopping bag made of eco-friendly …
