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Organic sandwiches to go!
It’s not often we buy a takeaway sandwich. I’ve often thought of them as a waste of money for crap food, which is anything but full of natural ingredients. And they are about as far removed from a self sufficient lifestyle as you can get. However, Last week I came across a company called Fresh!…
Read MoreWe’ve got an orphaned hedgehog to take care of
Here is an example of home education at its best. Last Friday I was coming up our drive when I saw a tiny hedgehog scuttling across the drive. It was 4pm and sunny. As hedgehogs are nocturnal I thought this a bit strange. I found some chicken scraps from lunch and took them out. Well…
Read MoreMy baby is growing up!
Little Miss Green attended a Brownie Camp this weekend. She has only been going to Brownies for three weeks, but felt confident and excited to be going off with her new friends.
Read MoreWikipedia grows a green offshoot – Wikia Green
Jimmy Wales, Co-founder of the famous Wikipedia.org, has just unveiled Wikia Green. Just like wikipedia, wikia Green can be edited by anyone, but its emphases is on eco friendly and environmental issues. It is a lot more ‘human’ with tips and advice rather than purely factually based encyclopaedic content.
Read MoreYou Tube meets Go Green Tube
I don’t know about you, but I love You Tube. From fly on the wall documentaries, to funny clips, cute scenes, funky music and things that move me to tears you can just about find it all on You Tube. But now Go Green Tube does for You Tube, what Hugg has done for Digg!
Read MoreLearn to make your own green shoes
I’ve always been rather covetous of Green Shoes. These ethical, sustainable beauties are hand made to order in the UK. You actually draw around your own feet and send the drawing in with your order, so you know these will be the most comfortable shoes you have ever worn! In today’s society of throw away…
Read MoreA moment of awareness
We’ve been taking advantage of the small glimpses of sun as much as possible here at Chez Green. Yesterday we went out for a walk and I caught up with Little Miss green squatting on the pavement, looking intently at something. I joined her to see hundred of ants working busily to eat a fly.…
Read MoreImperfectly Natural Woman by Janey Lee Grace
If you’re a time poor person who wants to lead a more ethical life then Janey Lee Grace’s Imperfectly Natural Woman is the book for you! Janey has taken the guess work out of the products that work, so that all you have to do is read, inform yourself and choose what’s best for you.…
Read MoreHow to hit the road eco friendly style
We haven’t had much of a summer in England this year, so any sunny day during autumn, will be taken full advantage of and we’ll be getting outside. If you don’t want to invest in a gas guzzling camper van, but love the great outdoors, then Stimson Designs have come up with a great solution…
Read MoreSoil Association Organic Fortnight
I can’t believe it’s this time of year again! The Soil Association’s Organic fortnight is upon us. It began on Saturday 6th September and runs until 21st, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. There are events taking part up and down the country, which will be your chance to enjoy things such…
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