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Stevia, Where have you been all my life?

October 3, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 19 Comments

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I drink organic shade grown coffee but I put sweet and low in it. Gasp. I know, it makes no sense and I’ve tried to stop. I can’t. Over at 5 Minutes for Going Green I wrote a post about my natural weight loss struggle and the zero calorie mentality that basically has me hooked [...]

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Carrots and Bleach: Yum-Yum

September 30, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 57 Comments

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An email came to me, warning me that baby carrots are dipped in chlorine. They are made from deformed carrots, peeled and then dipped in a high solution of chlorine to keep them from turning white and being deemed, “bad”. This made me scratch my head. Food dipped in chlorine that I am feeding my [...]

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Halloween Gone Green?

September 26, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 14 Comments

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Come on the colors are orange and black! I love, love, love Halloween. I love the time of year and the cool fall nights. I love the idea that I don’t have to buy gifts and wrap them up for everyone but I can still celebrate and have fun. Goblins, ghosts, and gremlins are part [...]

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Community Supported Agriculture

April 10, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 2 Comments

My local CSA (community supported agriculture) brochure arrived today. Time to sign up and order my share! Last year my family tried so many new veggies. I had never had a yellow carrot or tasted kale. It was fun! A CSA is a partnership between local consumers and farmers. You purchase a share of the [...]

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A TOXIC story that will break your heart!

February 20, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 7 Comments

This is a true and alarming story. I will not give you the name of the person (for their privacy) or tell you where this took place but it is true. I received an email today from a new friend and business partner who lost her dog. Her dogs mean the world to her, they [...]

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