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{Birthday Giveaway}: Tropical Traditions and Naturally Fresh

by gidget green & natural living

This giveaway is for a jar of delicious coconut oil and some lovely deodorant products! Tropical Traditions is the premier place to get great quality coconut oil. I’ve been using this oil for a while now (ever since I went back to cooking after my 1st-trimester hiatus) and have loved it. I’ve used it in [...]

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Eco Crafting Interview: Brooke from Pure and Noble

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I thought it was high-time I get back to the awesome interviews I promised you. Brooke, from Pure and Noble is all about repurposing and turning old to new, using her handmade skills. Let’s learn a little about her eco-crafting philosophies and methods now… Nicole: What originally got you started in repurposing/eco-crafting? Brooke: I think my [...]

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Trying my hand at homeopathic wellness…

by gidget green & natural living

I’m over at Simple Organic today (okay, actually yesterday, but I totally forgot to mention it here), talking about my basic wellness plan for this season. I call myself an amateur, because that’s what I am! I’m always learning new home remedies to add to my arsenal. There are some great ideas in the comments, [...]

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Eco-Crafting Interview Series: Deanna of Recycled Lovelies

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I found Recycled Lovlies a little while back when I was really starting to get into repurposing. Deanna never ceases to inspire me with her truly lovely creations. I think you’re all going to love reading what she has to say. GGH: What originally got you started in repurposing/eco-crafting? Environmental issues is where Recycled Lovelies [...]

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My Green Beauty Routine

by gidget green & natural living

Katie on Simple Organic recently asked about green beauty routines because she’s looking for some new ideas. I admit, I need some new ideas, for makeup, too. I’ve yet to find the perfect (natural) mineral makeup. So, this is my current green beauty routine, as well as things that I hope to add/change in the future. [...]

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Eco-Crafting Interview Series: Intro

by gidget green & natural living

photo by Urban Woodswalker I am so excited to begin sharing with you a series of interviews with some super-inspiring women. Starting next week we can all get inspired by some ladies who love to repurpose, use eco-friendly materials and create in a way that coincides with a more sustainable lifestyle. I’ve got thoughts from [...]

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Tote Love

by gidget green & natural living

I’m over at Simple Organic today talking about reusable tote bags, so I thought I’d offer a silly, special treat over here. A couple of Christmases ago, I made homemade tote bags as gifts, and included with it, this poem. Ode to a Tote by Nicole Bennett This bag can be used in a variety of [...]

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Silver & Gold, Vol VI

by gidget green & natural living

Silver and Gold is a series where I’m sharing my favorite blogs with you, the old and the new. This week’s edition of Silver and Gold is all about my fellow contributors over on Simple Organic. I say it all the time, but it seriously such an honor to be on a team with these [...]

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Wardrobe ReFashion: the Pledge

by gidget green & natural living

I’ve been getting a lot more into repurposing/refashioning lately. So, I decided it was time to make a committment. I headed over to Wardrobe Refashion and signed the pledge for four months. That means that from September until the end of 2010 I am pledging to not buy any new clothes. I will repurpose, refashion, [...]

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Today on Simple Organic…

by gidget green & natural living

Interested in how you can get “new” clothes, for free? It’s easy with a clothing exchange! I’m talking about what it is and how to organize one over on Simple Organic today.

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