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Just Another Manic (and meatless) Monday

by Sabrena September 15, 2011

“And I don’t eat meat cause I’m a veterinarian,” sayeth a ditzy blonde on what I recall being a teaser ad for HBO in the late 80s. Back then I was just beginning my conscious eating quest. I remember taking a bite of hamburger at age 12 and thinking, “I don’t ever need to eat [...]

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It’s Not Trashy to Compost

by Sabrena July 21, 2011

Did you ever watch Fraggle Rock? Sunday nights at the Suite household made the close of the weekend bearable because of Jim Henson’s zany creations. How could we be upset at the prospect of an inevitable Monday, when metwith the spunk of Red, the angst of Weebly and the wisdom of Madame Trash Heap? Sunday [...]

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Family Fun at the Farmers Market

by Sabrena June 16, 2011

I used to be funny. No seriously, when I was chunkier, single and a lot more self deprecating – you might have even said I was “a hoot.” (For proof, I dare you to check out this little ditty). But there’s nothing really humorous about a declining planet. And somehow, when I slip into Save-the-Planet-Mode, I [...]

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Green Thumbs & Dirty Fingernails

by Sabrena May 19, 2011

I’ve got dirty fingernails. I’m sorry, I know we just met. Is that too much information? But seriously, this time of year my nails seem to be in constant need of some face-time with a manicurist. But I don’t really consider it a problem; it’s more of a blessing. Because this time of year is [...]

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Sustainable You!

by Sabrena April 21, 2011

I want to welcome M&T’s newest regular contributor, Sabrena. She’s a long time friend, an amazing writer, and passionate about our world around us. She’s going to be here once a month sharing how she’s trying to live a more sustainable life and offering up a challenge to us all, something small, where we too [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Green

by Marie March 11, 2011

The color green is alive and well on the M&T Spotlight. These crafts and recipes are the perfect shade of green and I’m happy to feature them. There are also some really fabulous rainbow crafts and recipes over there, so make sure to check them all out.*Next week I’ll be featuring projects with birds, so [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

by Marie March 13, 2010

It’s the Luck ‘o’ the Irish this week as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some fun crafts for your *lucky* weekend! Make a Rainbow Connection by Make and Takes (pictured above) Green Mashed Potatoes by Red Head Recipes Kid’s Embroidery Rainbow by Filth Wizardry Leprechaun Walk Book by Let’s Explore St. Patty Party [...]

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Green Projects for your Home

by Marie March 17, 2009

Are you wearing GREEN today? I hope so, I don’t want you getting pinched! Well, in honor of the color green, I’ve come up with a few links helping to give your home a touch of Green. Moss Topiary from The Inspired Room (pictured above) Green Metal Star from The Nesting Place Green Composting from [...]

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Are You Living Green?

by Marie April 22, 2008

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As today is Earth Day, are you living green? Take this quiz from Kaboose to find out if you are REALLY doing what it takes to be more eco-conscious. This was quite the eye opening quiz for me. I am embarrassed to tell you the percent I deserve! I have a lot to learn about [...]

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Earth Day Recycled Art

by Marie April 21, 2008

To celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we are creating Recycled Art. With a few other craft supplies, we turned our garbage into art. Who wouldn’t love a bunch of tulips that will never wilt? Supplies for Egg Carton Art: egg cartons, googley eyes, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, paint or markers, glue, scissors For the flowers: We [...]

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