Vegan Treats Rocks!

For many people being green also means eating lower on the food chain such as being a Vegetarian, Vegan. Being a former Vegan myself I have the most respect for people that can follow this diet and remain in good health. I unfortunately was not able to be diligent enough with this and thus got myself very ill.

Yesterday I joined the EcoMoms Alliance of Leigh Valley to Vegan Treats in Bethlehem. I really had low expectations for desserts without any Dairy plus being a former Vegan I have had some really BAD Vegan pastries. But I must admit Vegan Treats ROCKS! It was some of the best pastries I have ever had, I am a full believer!

With me I brought my two girls and we split a brownie and cupcake. I have never had a brownie that was so moist and full of chocolate. I didn't try the cupcake because my daughter would let me near it so I am assuming that was good.

If you ever get a chance stop by for a treat. The prices are reasonable about the same you would spend in any good bakery. Below is both the information for Vegan Treats as well as EcoMom Alliance.

Vegan Treats
1444 Linden Ave
Bethlehem Pa


EcoMoms Alliance Leigh Valley

Brighter Planet's 350 Challenge

Brighter Planet's 350 Challenge

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Taken from http://350.brighterplanet.com

Who is Brighter Planet?

Brighter Planet is a Vermont start-up committed to fighting climate change and building a clean-energy future. Borne out of a Middlebury College classroom, we are dedicated to demonstrating how small actions can lead to meaningful change. Through our products, services and expertise, we help you to reduce greenhouse gas-emitting activities, expand your use of green technologies, and build renewable energy projects.
What affiliation do you have with 350.org?

Brighter Planet's 350 Challenge is inspired by Bill McKibben’s awareness campaign about the importance of the number 350, the parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere that we must aim for if we want to keep the planet relatively safe. Bill is on our advisory board and the 350 crew are some of our dearest friends from Middlebury College. The 350 Challenge is a way that we can help bloggers spread the word. To learn more, listen to the podcast about the 350 campaign that we did with Bill.

For more information refer to http://350.brighterplanet.com

Obama's Victory Garden

Please tell Obama to bring back the Victory Garden.

This Lawn is Your Lawn from roger doiron on Vimeo.

Kitchen Skin Scrub

In the winter I like to use a salt scrub but most of the products that you buy are filled with toxins anything from SLS to Petroleum by products. So I went down to my kitchen to see what I could dig up and I came up with a really great scrub that leaves your skin super smooth.

Ingredients
Salt
Olive Oil
Cinnamon or any good smelling spice.


I put about a 1/8 cup olive oil and mixed it with salt until it was more like a salt scrub then added some cinnamon for fragrance. The go ahead and scrub your skin with this prior to the shower. You will be amazed on how smooth and soft you will be.

Now on Twitter

If anyone would like to follow me on Twitter I am www.twitter.com/ltimbro

Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour 2009 will be held on March 28th 8:30pm. For an our we strongly encourage all to turn off there lights.

Friendly Plants - Cleaner Air

Did you know some common household plants can actually reduce and eliminate toxins in your air. Below is a list of some household plants that can be used to decorate and clean the air in your home.

Aloe Vera - My personal favorite, this plant is so amazing. Not only can it be very useful for cuts and scrapes by the gel found inside the leaves. But it also has the ability to remove up to 90% of the formaldehyde in the air.

Bamboo - Not only is this just a beautiful plant to display and very low maintenance. But this plant also removes formaldehyde from the air.

Lady Palm - Another beauty and this also removes ammonia from the air.

Peace Lily - This beauty has the power to remove a whole heap of toxins such as acetone, benzene, alcohols and ammonia.

Rubber Plants - Very exotic looking and removes formaldehyde. This plant also doesn't require much light so it is great for apartments and rooms with not much light.

Ficus - More like a small tree with an abundance of little green leaves. This tree will remove formaldehyde.

English Ivy - Probably one of the most common household plants because it is so versatile to display. I have seen it in houses in pots, handing baskets, topiary and up trellis. This plant is also good at removing formaldehyde.


So what plant should you put in your home....well why pick just one!
I say put them all in your home in different areas.

• Ficus and Aloe always look nice in the family room. You can even wrap the ficus in some christmas lights for some dramatic lighting.
• Place an Aloe plant in the office just in case you get a paper cut you can quickly treat it
• Bamboo with Herbs and Aloe always looks great in the kitchen
• Ivy always goes well in a formal living room.
• Peace Lily's are also nice in the living room or a larger bathroom. Try to put this plant anywhere nail polish will be used as this is great for removing those bad toxins.
  
• Rubber Plants would go well in any room that in low on light.

Want to add some plants to your kids room but afraid they will get into the dirt. Try English Ivy in a hanging basket so they cant reach it. Or bamboo in a little jar.

Chemicals in our Bodies

Body Burden is the amount of toxins in your body. Toxins mainly get in your body by being absorbed through your skin, inhaled from the surrounding air or ingested through food and drinks. Some toxins only remain in your body for a certain amount of time however others will store in your bodies, brain, tissue, and fat cells. Toxins can be very dangerous when at high levels and can cause physical illnesses such as asthma, cancer...ect. It is estimated that many Americans have higher than acceptable amounts of chemicals in there bodies according to the EPA and CDC.

• www.bodyburden.org
• www.panna.org check our the Chemical Trespass Report
  
• www.epa.gov
• www.watoxics.org
• www.greengoeswitheverything.com
  

I also recently found the Body Burden Quiz at www.greengoeswitheverything.com I highly recommend taking this quiz. Be sure to come back and post your score.

Simple ways to decrease our exposure to toxins

• Use non toxic home cleaning products
• Use chlorine and bleach free feminine products and bathroom tissue (this is our most sensitive areas, we don't need to be putting harsh chemicals such as chlorine and bleach inside and against). I use Seventh Generation or Green Forest.
• Each Organic and Free Range
• Shop at local farms and know the farmers beliefs when it comes to crop and animal care.
• Use an air purifier that cleans all forms of air pollutants like particulates such as dander dust and pollen, microbes such a mold and bacteria as well as gasses and odors.
• Drink CLEAN water. Use your facet water and a water purification unit. Need the water to go get a stainless steel bottle instead of plastic.
• Use safe cosmetics and skin care products check out Skin Deep for a listing of safe products.