Monthly Archives: December 2008

Want to taste yellow?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Sister Notes

That’s what my son asked me the other day. “What do you mean?” I asked. He was snacking on one of his favorite treats, dried pineapples, and he said they taste like “yellow”, the color. Curious, I tried one and … Continue reading →

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Kleen Kanteens from Greenfeet.com

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Sister Notes

Originally submitted at Greenfeet – The Planet’s Homestore Kleen Kanteens By Notes-to-My-Sister from Takoma Park, MD on 12/24/2008 5out of 5 Pros: Easy to use, Durable, Attractive Design Best Uses: Take it With You I Am A: Family With Older … Continue reading →

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Supporting Fair Labor Choices

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Sister Notes

Trail No. 1 – My daughter wants to get her brother a sweatshirt with a special image on it. We trekked down to our local shopping district of unique, organic, fair-trade, and/or otherwise green shops, but didn’t find something to … Continue reading →

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Our Organic Christmas Tree

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Sister Notes

Thank you Feezers Farm! On Sunday we brought home our hand-picked, Douglas Fir. Going out to the farm, deliberating on which variety, shape, and size was great fun. Knowing that our tree was pesticide free, grown responsibly, and it’s natural … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Choices in 2009

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Sister Notes

I’m really getting excited! No really, I am. When I first thought of the idea of choosing sweat-free or fair trade clothing for a year for my family, I was more than a little hesitant. But, my search for fair … Continue reading →

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