Vegan Prefered

Obviously it’s been a long time!

Life is crazy and Tumblr took a back seat. I’ve moved back to Portland, Oregon where the young come to retire. I am also happy to say that I was recently hired at a highly esteemed business that takes sustainability and environmental issues seriously. Now that things have settled down a bit, the blog should be updated more often!

Thanks for your continued interest, and here’s to saving the world! One small choice at a time!

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recycledfrockery:

How to Remove Odors from Thrift Store Furniture from Living with Lindsay

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Reason to jump on the Green bandwagon: No. 4

Future generations Will all our efforts “save” the earth? No, probably not. There will be an end one day. Ebbs and flows in the planet’s temperature over time is normal. However, we’ve done a lot to put our planet in a bad place. If we want to be able to use our resources as long as possible, for our families to use for as many generations as we can conceive, we have to live more sustainably. Bottom line.

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findvegan:

Peanut Butter Protein Balls!

(via veganfeast)

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Reason to jump on the Green bandwagon: No. 3

Being healthier Plain and simple: eating better food, consuming less, walking & cycling more than driving will make you healthier. Being healthy means feeling good about yourself. You’ll have more energy, possibly loose weight, and be happier. There are no downsides to this one, folks.

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recycledfrockery:

(via Under The Table and Dreaming: DIY Faux Curled Rosewood Wreath {Made From Rolled Recycled Book Pages})

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Reason to jump on the Green bandwagon: No. 2

It encourages others to do the right thing A common argument against eco-friendly efforts follows the old voting argument “I’m just one person, it’s not going to make a difference.” First, this is untrue. Any change, even small, is a change. On top of that, the more changes you make, the more likely your friends are going to notice and change their habits as well. More changes + More people = Change

This sustainable movement is more about trying to save the world (which, is a pretty lofty goal as it is). It’s about pulling together to make a difference. And doesn’t that feel good?

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recycledfrockery:

Jenga Keychains | Sarah Ortega

As I’ve said before, Christmas is coming. And we know what that means - money. And spending a lot of it! I want to encourage y’all to think DIY this year and mae as many gifts as possible for family and friends! This is one of the easiest projects you can make and make in bulk too. If you don’t have old Jenga pieces to use, try looking in an Op shop or ask someone if they have an old set they wouldn’t mind giving up. This is the perfect little gift for those you want to give a little present to but you don’t want to spend a lot on. Easy as! I’m going to post a few more ‘Christmas Present’ ideas as we get closer (and o course there’s going to be more when we hit December!) and mostly cheap, easy to do stuff.

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Reason to jump on the Green bandwagon: No. 1

It’ll save you money Consuming less = spending less. It’s just that simple. And in this economy, everyone can afford to save more.

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veganfeast:

untitled by Celine S. on Flickr.

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A lot of little choices can make a big difference.

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recycledfrockery:

I made my own cleaner today! Kinda nice to have a kitchen cleaner that I’m not allergic to for once.

The recipe below is all-natural, cleans pretty well and is better on the environment.

All Purpose Cleaner:

1/4 cup vinegar

1 1/2 tsp borax (found in the laundry cleaner section)

Water

Optional: 4- 5 drops essential scent (found in a craft store, usually near the soap or candle making section).

Take one empty spray bottle (32 oz) and pour in the vinegar, borax and essential scent. Fill the rest of the way with water. Add the lid and shake well to mix ingredients.

For use on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

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fattiesdelight:

Pesto Potato Salad

(via ffffood)

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greengardenhome:

Make Pretty Coloured Glass Jars With Only Food Colouring

What you need:

Clean clear jar

Mode Podge or White Elmers’ glue

Paint Brush

Food colouring

Follow this link to find out how.

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I made these a few weeks ago and they turned out well. However, I think next time I’ll try juice instead of the yogurt.

(via veganfeast)

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