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Jul, 09Chopsticks Are Fun But Wasteful
Okay, so chopsticks are super fun to use when dining out at your favorite funky Asian restaurant, right? Yeah! But did you know that China produces and discards more than 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks EVERY year!!! This means that 25 million trees are being cut down in the process! It’s true. Another 15 billion pairs are exported to Japan, South Korea and other countries, including the United States of America!!! What can I do to lessen this impact on Mother Nature you ask. Well, simply invest in a reusable pair like these funky ones above. You would be amazed at how many fun colors and designs come in reusable form. Plus, they’re dishwasher-safe. You can take them along with you while dining out or use them at home. If you don’t want to take your own along, use a fork, they’re pretty cool utensils too you know. When carrying out from a restaurant, simply say, “no chopsticks, please.” It’s really that easy! The fun chopsticks above are from Crate and Barrel!
Or you can check out these awesome Recycled Rice Eco Chopsticks! Wow! That’s Green!
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Jul, 09Mesh Laundry Bags to the Rescue
Okay, so you know when you put your baby’s laundry in the washing machine in tact, but when you remove it, it looks like some sort of monster devoured it? Well it happens to the best of us. There are many things that destroy perfectly good baby clothing; there are two main things in my opinion. The first being the Heavy Duty Cycle. Baby clothing needs to be washed on the Heavy Duty Cycle more often than not, so how do you keep it from stretching? The second being that retched VELCRO!!! I mean, I love the stuff when it holds up pants or keeps shoes on, but I don’t like what it has to offer in the washing machine! It latches onto everything and when you pull your laundry out, everything looks fuzzy and basically ruined. Well, I’m sure your parents will remember those precious little Mesh Laundry Bags used to wash their “unmentionables,” and guess what, Chickiedee has brought them back to save your baby clothing! I know, it’s awesome!
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Jul, 09July Fourth Safety Checklist From HWAC | For your Pets
Hey all! This is a great link: JULY FOURTH SAFETY CHECKLIST FROM HWAC you should check it out to ensure the safety and happiness of your animal friends this 4th of July!!!
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Jul, 094th of July Sale | 10% off at Chickiedee.com
Chickiedee is having a 4th of July Sale now through July 11th! We want to celebrate this wonderful time with all of you by saving you 10% off of your order by using the Coupon Code: july4th See you there! http://www.chickiedee.com/
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Jun, 09Taxi Taxi
Just another way to stay green. When in need of a taxi, search online for a “hybrid taxi” and your city’s name to find a cab company that uses hybrids. Once you find one, save the number in your cell phone for future reference! Easy!
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Jun, 09Buy Handmade | I Took The Pledge
Aren’t you so proud of me?! I just took the Pledge to Buy Handmade and of course sell it too on behalf of Chickiedee! I think it’s pretty cool that people support local artists and designers by buying handmade products. Mass production can be cool, but handmade is less wasteful and better for the environment. Plus, things look way cuter when made by hand anyway! So it’s a win-win situation! Will you take the Pledge?
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Jun, 09Green Pet Food
If you’re living a green life and eating green, then shouldn’t your pet? Heck yeah! You should choose an all-natural food with hormone-free chicken, beef, or fish if you’re going to buy from the store. If you’re going to cook for your pet, choose organic and free-range ingredients. You can find recipes on the internet or I’ve seen books at places like Borders, Barnes & Noble, and yes, even the Library (they still exist and they’re still free). Cats and dogs cannot be vegetarians, so make sure you are giving them their proper nutrients. Heck, talk to your vet and see what they recommend!
Here are a couple of sites: www.greatgreenpet.com – Which is a shopping site so you can go green with toys, grooming, food, and even biodegradable poo bags! and www.aavn.org – The American Acadamey of Veterinary Nutrition.
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Jun, 09Baby Tip 3 | Plants vs. Humidifier
Baby Tip 3: We all know that plants are AWESOME and that we can’t live without them because they give us that amazing thing called Oxygen, which keeps us alive! But did you know that if you put enough plants in your baby’s room/nursery, you won’t need a humidifier? Now, the important thing to remember is that you should make sure your baby isn’t allergic to any of the plants that you’re thinking of putting in their room. We don’t want your baby getting sick for goodness sake! Once you pick safe plants for your baby, be sure to water and feed them as directed, we don’t want them dying. Oh! And please remember to put them up high where your baby can’t get to them. The bonus for you is that you save energy by unplugging that humidifier and save some cash too.
Note: Some babies have to have a humidifier, so be sure to check with your doctor before you make any changes :).
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Jun, 09Follow On Twitter! | Tweet Tweet
Hello all! Feel free to follow Chickiedee on Twitter too! http://twitter.com/chickiedeebaby
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Jun, 09Ecology Flag | Patterned After the United States Flag
The Ecology Flag was created in 1969 by cartoonist Rob Cobb. It was pattered after the United States Flag with the 13 alternating green and white stripes and a yellow “Theta” symbol known for its historical use as a warning symbol.
