More Green

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So I have been researching to find where I can buy organic products in my area. I found a great store in downtown Mystic, right across the draw bring. Its called Puritan and Genesta natural Food store. It's apparently been there for years, and I have driven by it many times, but I never knew where it was. They have a great selection of food and other natural products. Here are more ways we are trying to help the environment in my house hold.

- Unplug appliances when they aren't being used. I had no idea that even if the product is turned off it still sucks up energy just being plugged in.

-Not sure if this one counts as good for the environment, but it is good for my body. I started using Thai deodorant stone. It has no chemicals or aluminum in it.

-Only organic meat with no antibiotics or hormones in them for my family anymore.

-We will be participating in earth hour on March 29th at 8 pm, bu turning off all lights and appliances in our house for an hour. Check out the site http://www.earthhour.org/
"So far, as well as Sydney, there'll also be Chicago, Tel Aviv, Manila, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Brisbane and Toronto all turning off their lights for an hour in the name of fighting global warming."

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Anonymous said…
Just stumbled upon your blog...I've only read your most recent post and it seems we both have similar interests. I just made a post about Earth Hour, I'm also looking for organic/locally grown food and figuring out ways to make my house more environmentally friendly. :) I also love the layou, you can be sure I'll be back to read more.
March 28, 2008 at 10:56 PM
sarah jerger said…
Hi Shannon! Great blog! I've added it to my blog roll as well. I love what you're talking about with going green. I've been doing a lot of reading on it lately too and it's so easy to make small changes... if only everyone would! p.s. viva handmade! :-)
March 29, 2008 at 1:36 PM
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