We got into Blueland a few birthdays ago when my wife’s best friend gifted her a starter set, and it’s stuck around because it just works for our daily routine without the usual plastic hassle. The dishwasher tablets (like the 100% plastic-free ones in lemon zest or unscented) dissolve fully and leave dishes feeling clean—no […]
Entries Tagged as 'Conservation'
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Basics: Blueland Tablets and Dryer Balls
March 5th, 2026 · No Comments · Conservation
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Compostable Trash Bags that Give to Charity
January 22nd, 2026 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
I was happy to have stumbled upon this product: Healthy Earth trash bags. They come in 13 gallon (kitchen) size and 2.6 gallon (small trash can) size. The material is surprisingly thick relative to other compostable bags. They also donate 10% to local cleanup programs.
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Hand-crafted bouquets by mail that helps the New York Botanical Garden
January 25th, 2022 · 1 Comment · Conservation
New York City is probably best known for its skyscrapers, traffic jams, sidewalks covered with litter, and subway tunnels populated by rats. But something that people don’t realize is that the five boroughs of Manhattan are some of the world’s most impressive botanical gardens. They’re literally an oasis that a urbanite weary of the hustle […]
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COVID Post-Pandemic Thank You Cards from Black Tabby Studio
May 30th, 2021 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a good time to think of all those people since last March who have helped you. From doctors, nurses, and EMT personnel to delivery drivers, restaurant owners, and volunteers of all kinds, a lot of people stepped […]
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The Cat in the Hat for President 2016 #catinhat4prez
July 26th, 2016 · No Comments · Children's Charities, Conservation, Literacy, World Hunger
I normally don’t get political on this blog, but I’m going to make an exception in this case, as The Cat in the Hat is running for president! Here are some reasons why The Cat deserves your vote this November: If he can balance a cup and a cake and two books and a fish […]
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Thick, Soft, Warm Socks made from Bison (Buffalo) Down #comfysocks @unitedbyblue
May 25th, 2016 · No Comments · Conservation
When you think of luxurious socks, you’ll usually think of sheep and goats. Sheep’s wool has had a monopoly on warmth for centuries, while the wool from cashmere goats are what people think of for softness. The one animal that people don’t usually think for both warmth and softness of is the American Bison. But […]
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Robot Stuffed Toy with a heart #kausbot #kauzkrew
November 27th, 2015 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Cancer, Children's Charities, Conservation, World Hunger
It’s so hard to find a stuffed toy that’s very unique anymore. Everywhere you go you see the same dogs and bears, most of which were mass produced in an assembly line and churned out thousands at a time. Contrast that to Kauzbots, one of the most unique stuffed toys I’ve seen. They’re actually not […]
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Beadworks – Adorable Miniature Animals Made with Beads
November 19th, 2015 · No Comments · Conservation, Developing Areas
See these two little guys shooting the breeze? The elephant to the left and the zebra to the right are actually made up of tiny beads. They both measure about 1.5 inches tall and long and are oh-so-adorable and will look great on a Christmas tree or just as a conversation piece at your desk. This […]
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Environmentally Friendly Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V) from PerfPower Go Green
July 10th, 2013 · No Comments · Autism, Conservation
I admit, I still feel a lot of angst when I finish off a Duracell or Energizer battery and throw it in the trash. Even though, supposedly, it’s not as bad to throw them in the trash nowadays as it was before because there are fewer toxic chemicals that can poison wildlife or waterways, it […]
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Cold Winter Got You Down? Carry Some of the Beach with You!
March 2nd, 2013 · No Comments · Conservation
Every so often when I visit the beach on an especially relaxing vacation, I’ll scoop up some shells or some sand and bring it home with me. At the time, my thought is that if I’m ever stressed or need a reminder of more calm times, I’ll look at them and a piece of my […]
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