As the year-end approaches and some of the craziness settles down, I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for stopping by Groovy Green Livin. I am overwhelmed and humbled by all of you that have reached out- through comments on my blog, email, Facebook, Twitter and in-person. You…
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Microwave Safe: Are Toxins Leaking Into Your Food?
I love Trader Joe’s for many of the same reasons this guy is singing about in this quirky, unauthorized commercial for TJ’s. Hopefully the tune is now swimming around in your head, as it is in mine (misery loves company). But today my love for TJ’s was tossed aside and all I felt was anger….
Stay Green by Not Wasting Food
Americans waste a lot of food. Our society is a tossing society; we love single-use items and we don’t think twice about tossing food that appears to be too old to eat or leftovers that have been forgotten. According to Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland, “we waste food because we take it for granted…. …
Tips to Make Your Fireplace Eco-Friendly
Oh, the weather outside is frightful and in the Northeast the cold has hit us hard. While we patiently wait for our first real snow, many of us have already spent an evening or two curled up in front of the fireplace. Wish it weren’t so, but your fireplace is not the most eco- friendly…
Miessence-An Organic Skin Care Line That Does Its Job
I am always on the look out for new personal care products that fit into my groovy green lifestyle. I have spent endless hours researching brands and trying different products. Some work and some don’t. Miessence is put to the test Erin Ely of Miessence was kind enough to send me a sampling of products…
Formaldehyde Found in Wrinkle-Free Clothing
By now you’ve heard about Bisphenol A (BPA), the hormone mimicking chemical linked to cancer. It has been found on dollar bills, canned foods , and cash register receipts. According to The New York Times , there’s more bad news-another carcinogen, formaldehyde, could be lurking in and on our wrinkle-free products including: clothing, curtains, sheets…
10 Ways to Green Up Your Holidays
The Holidays undoubtedly challenge our “greenness”. Reduce, reuse and recycle can get pushed aside while we succumb to overeating, overspending and overdoing. With some effort it is possible for the holidays and a green lifestyle to coexist. There are a few simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying all that the holidays have…
