From the time our children were little, we almost always had a dog. At times, we had more than one dog, and even a cat or two. Though we always loved and cared for our animals, they were definitely considered dogs and cats who were fed the dog food sold in the supermarket, and they [...]
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Planet Dog
31-Aug-09Arbor Teas
22-Feb-09Years ago, I was a coffee person. Everyday, I drank many cups of coffee. Still, when I became pregnant with our first child, I stopped. Somehow, I knew all that caffeine was probably not good for a growing baby. Although I still have a very occasional cup of coffee, I now drink tea. If you [...]
Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs
18-Jan-09If furry animals are a part of your life, you may already be aware that dog and cat products tend not to be eco-friendly. As a result, many of us spend countless dollars on pet items that negatively impact the environment.
Thanks to partners Barbara Savidge and Gina Quiroga, who have created Olive, an Austin, Texas-based [...]
With our two kids now grown, my husband and I spend lots of time spoiling our two dogs, Goliath, a 3-year-old Toy Manchester Terrier, and Dakota, a one-year-old yellow Lab. Not surprisingly, we are always looking for some new ( and safe!) dog treats and gifts. Some of these have been noted in previous blogs. [...]
Envirosax: Reusable Bags
20-Apr-08For years, customers heard the same question from supermarket cashiers – “Paper or plastic”? Just about always, my husband and I would reply, “Paper.” For those of us who patronize the Whole Food stores in the Boston-area, as we do, those days are over. There are no longer any plastic bags. And, while there are [...]
Millions of Americans have food intolerances, allergies, and/or celiac disease. Eating certain foods just makes them sick. Many of these are unable to eat gluten (wheat, oats, barley, and rye) and casein (protein found in milk).
If you have been searching for a gluten and casein free snack that is produced by a socially responsible [...]
I know. I have said it before. I am not a chocolate person. Never have been. But, I know I am an anomaly. Just about everyone I know absolutely adores chocolate. So, I am assuming that the vast majority of people who read this blog also yearn for chocolate. Since you also want to be [...]