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Aug 17

SinkPositive Accessory Sink: Fresh Water For Your Hands, Graywater For The Bowl

Every once in a while I stumble across a cool green gadget.  This is one I saw yesterday.  You just replace your toilet lid with this SinkPositive Accessory Lid, attach a hose to the refill... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

GrayWater, Green Building, Green Technology, reduce, reuse

Aug 16

The Thing About TOP CHEF That Drives Me Nuts, Not That I'll Stop Watching

I admit it.  I love TOP CHEF.  I love to cook and I love a good competition, so it's a nice combination for me. Those who watch it know that Glad is a longtime sponsor of the show. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

BPA, Eliminating Toxins, health, No More Plastic

Aug 15

More Cast Iron Cookware

Those of you who've been following my blog for a while already know how much I love my cast iron cookware.  I've written about it here.  In short, it's a healthier alternative to other... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Cast Iron Cookware

Aug 14

The Importance Of Good Air Quality In Your Home, And How To Improve It

We live in northern Texas, as you may know.  It's part of Tornado Alley.  That's the popular expression for the area of the US that's most prone to tornadoes.  It stretches from Texas... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

allergies, Clean Air, health, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Kids' Health

Aug 14

Lijit Search Gadget Is Better for Blogger Blogs Than Google Search Gadget

If you've been frustrated with the inadequacy of the Google Custom Search gadget that is part of the basic gadget array in Blogger, as I have, you'll want to read on.  I'd often use it to try to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

TechnoMeg

Aug 13

Homemade Blush

I ran out of my last container of store-bought blush today.  Since I already wear homemade lip gloss and facial powder, I figured I'd go ahead and try my hand at homemade blush. It could not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

Homemade Beauty Products

Aug 12

Why Go PVC-Free And How To Do It

It's back-to-school time and I'm shopping for a backpack from my kindergartener.  Though he is dying to have a Ben 10 backpack, I've ruled it out because of the PVC. PVC, or polyvinyl... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo (read full article)

Eliminating Toxins, Great Products, Kids' Health, No More Plastic

Aug 11

Chocolate Brownies

My boys love brownies.  I don't love all of the nonsense that's typically found in brownie mixes (but I have one organic favorite: Arrowhead Mills Brownie Mix.)  Still, I enjoy making my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

cooking, Dessert, quick recipes, Recipes

Aug 10

10 Ways to Reuse and Reduce

The Three R's: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE I've written many times before about recycling (you can see my many posts here), but I think not enough attention is paid to the topics of reduce and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f (read full article)

Cast Iron Cookware, composting, Eliminating Toxins, Green Living, Homemade Beauty Products, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Irrigation, reduce, reuse, yard sales

Aug 09

Subscribe to EcoMeg's Label Feeds: Gardening, Recipes and Others

I've burned new RSS Feeds for a few of my key labels, in case you are only interested in these sub-topics: Subscribe to EcoMeg - Daily Photo Subscribe to EcoMeg - Gardening Subscribe to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Daily Photo, gardening, Homemade Beauty Products, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Recipes, TechnoMeg

Aug 09

Vanilla Ice Cream

We love ice cream, but we don't love high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and artificial flavors.  And we don't like to pay up for organic brands.  So I make my own with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ful (read full article)

Dessert, quick recipes

Aug 08

Outdoor Showers

If you have not yet taken a shower outdoors, then you are missing out on one of the great pleasures of life. Outdoor shower at The Calistoga Ranch in Napa Valley  Years ago, I took my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi (read full article)

GrayWater, Green Building, Outdoor Showers

Aug 07

Eco Vacations

Long before the time of Survivor or Survivor Man (Les, I loved Jimmy Fallon's take on you on Sesame Street - yes, I have small children), I had an idea for an adventure vacation/team-building... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo (read full article)

Eco-Tourism, Green Vacation

Aug 06

Cool Electric Cars

At first I thought I'd write about green concept cars.  There are some very cool ones, like this Honda 3-RC.  But it's not meant for production, so as far as I'm concerned it's just a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Electric Cars, Green Technology

Aug 05

Living Green in An RV

I got a comment from a reader on yesterday's post about tiny houses.  She jokingly asked if I considered the RV she lives in to be a "tiny house." Of course I do, and green too!  RV... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo (read full article)

Green Living, Green Vacation, Tiny Houses

Aug 04

Tiny Houses

"Weebee" by Tumblweed Tiny House Company I am fascinated by tiny houses.  Off grid, low impact, little homes that are attractive, ergonomic and meet all essential needs. Here are my favorite... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

Green Living, Off Grid, Solar Energy, Tiny Houses

Aug 03

How to Watch iPod Video on 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring

I know what you're thinking.  How is this a green topic?  Well, consider never buying another DVD or CD.  No more plastic boxes or plastic wrap.  No more disks that get scratched... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web (read full article)

Great Products

Aug 02

Kindle or Nook?

It goes without saying that I'm a big supporter of libraries.  But if you must read new releases, the Nook or Kindle pay for themselves if you choose to buy around 16 new releases via E-book... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit (read full article)

Great Products

Aug 02

Healthy, Quick Steak Marinade

A good New York strip steak on the right night and I'm a very happy person.  I like to pair mine with a spinach salad with walnuts and a light dijon vinaigrette (or lemon vinaigrette - or even a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

quick recipes, Recipes

Jul 31

Non-Toxic Deodorants - Do They Work?

Yes, but not for long.  Most don't reduce perspiration and don't kill the bacteria that is the main reason we wear deodorant or antiperspirant, so they are a short-term solution. I'm not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website (read full article)

Homemade Beauty Products

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