my world • global causes • recipes • food
by Tracey Lenac on February 2nd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
One of the three easy steps of going green is to reduce the amount of waste that each of us generates on a daily basis. When we reduce the amount of waste that we generate, we have less waste to reuse and recycle. There are many ways to reduce waste, but one of the best ways that I have found is to learn to cook and bake from scratch.
Cooking and baking from scratch might seem like an …
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by Tracey Lenac on January 26th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Going green begins with three easy steps: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We’ve talked about ways in which we can reduce and reuse everyday items, so today we will explore the wonderful world of recycling…. Recycling used to be complicated and time consuming, but those days are over. In 2012,
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by Tracey Lenac on January 19th, 2012 | No Comments »
Going green begins with three easy steps. Step 1: Reduce, Step 2: Reuse, and Step 3: Recycle. These three steps can be completed separately or used interchangeably. However, if we reduce and reuse, we have less to recycle. We’ve already talked about ways that we can reduce…,
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by Tracey Lenac on January 12th, 2012 | 4 Comments »
As part of this series, I’m featuring tips, ideas, and strategies for going green as well as how these changes affect other aspects of our lives. Why is there a need for a more eco-friendy way of life?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency…, the amount of
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by Tracey Lenac on January 5th, 2012 | 3 Comments »
As consumers, we face hundreds of small choices on a daily basis and how we make those decisions can impact generations to come. Living a greener life… not only helps the planet, it also helps you model good behavior to your children by leaving them, and future generations, with a
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by Mr. Lady on December 29th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Close your eyes and picture three people you know. Think about the lady who rings up your groceries every week at the store and one of the parents on your kid’s sports team. Imagine the woman on the other end of the cable tv service line. Of those three people,…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Let’s get honest, shall we? I’ll let you in on some thoughts in the forefront of my mind.
Talking about foreign aid… feels overwhelming.
I’m a busy mom just trying to raise happy and healthy kids. Sometimes I can barely extend my focus beyond the walls of my own home,
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 1st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Watch a panel discussion today from 10-12 ET in an effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide. This live stream will be headed up by the ONE Campaign and (Red)…. Participants will include U.S. President Barak Obama, U2 lead singer Bono, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, and former U.S. President George W. Bush
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by Jill Greenlaw on November 17th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite charities, the Ronald McDonald House,… in Loma Linda California this last weekend. We spoke with Karen who is the Director of Operations and took a tour of their facility. I learned what they are doing to provide stability and
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Health—Have you or your children ever had pneumonia…? Have you felt the sensation of not being able to breathe?
I have had pneumonia. Twice. And both times, I thought I was going to die. I may be exaggerating a little bit, but there is something about struggling to
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