The Originals, Part I

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Still With Us and No Need For Improvement by Robyn Geddes Once an awhile items come along that need no improvement. These were items that were built to last, in other words they were not plastic or meant to be part of a disposable culture. We valued these no frills items as essentials and in an almost sacred manner saved them as meaningful gifts. Alright, take a few guesses. Here are two that I … [Read more...]

All You Need Is Lemon Verbena

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All You Need Is Lemon Verbena, Lemon Verbena Is All You Need, All You Need, All You Need…... by Robyn Geddes So what is Lemon Verbena? Aloysia citrodora is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to northwestern Argentina and southern Bolivia. Common names include lemon verbena and lemon beebrush. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese in … [Read more...]

Strippers, Old Paint Never Had It So Good!

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Strippers, Old Paint Never Had It So Good!   Anybody that has used a paint stripper knows that stripping paint it is nasty business. Just one look at the label is a forewarning of what is to be expected. And when you open the can, conventional paint strippers do not disappoint. For years standard paint strippers contained the real nasty’s’. In fact so nasty the ingredients had to be … [Read more...]

Setting Your Spring Table…Use Color!

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Signs of spring and new life are everywhere.  Bringing the colors of the blooms outside to your seasonal table seems so perfect.  This is your opportunity to go all out with color. Try using colorful tableware like these mix-and-match pieces above from LIVINGREEN for a welcoming, easy table scape.  The white outer coating on these beautiful ceramic pieces gives your table a pulled together … [Read more...]

Mrs. Meyer’s, A Long Time Favorite at Livingreen

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A long time favorite at Livingreen have been the cleaning products from Mrs. Meyers. And in keeping with Livingreen’s philosophy of offering healthy and sustainable choices for the home, here are just some very good reasons to consider Mrs. Meyer’s. Mrs. Meyer’s: Specifically formulated to be safe for use in and around the home with family, children and pets. Responsible raw material … [Read more...]

Organic Pedic by OMI…..MATTRESS GREEN SALE!

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In honor of all things GREEN, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, and LIVINGREEN we are offering discounts on our Organic Pedic mattresses by OMI. You will receive $500.00 off on the King/Cal-King, $400.00 off on Queen, $300.00 off on the Full size, and $200.00 off on the Twin size. The sale runs from March 16th through March 25th so stop by Livingreen soon and try our plush Terra by OMI and the medium … [Read more...]

LIVINGREEN’S New and Improved website coming soon!

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We have been thinking about all the wonderful , worthwhile, sustainable, healthy, green products and materials we have to offer at LIVINGREEN.  Soooooooo,  we have created a new and beautiful website to bring these products to you in an easy, informative format.  The new site will "go live" soon.  We are excited for our valued customers to be able to shop more items than ever and to do it in a … [Read more...]

Scents, Sense and Cents

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Sensory Overload Scents, Sense and Cents By Robyn Geddes   Back in the 70’s when you visited Manhattan’s Bloomingdale’s Department Store, the salesgirls would line up just off the elevators to greet you. The greetings however were not without purpose as you would be sprayed with the newest fragrances: Faberge, Givenchy, Saint Laurent………. Each salesgirl would unfortunately try … [Read more...]

Making Carpets Tolerable

Making Carpets Tolerable The AFM Carpet System   For many who are chemically sensitive, nylon carpeting is a definite trigger. Although nylon carpeting can be affordable, comfortable and stain resistant, there unfortunately is a huge downside. Nylon carpets are manufactured with loads of chemicals. Some of these chemicals include formaldehyde, benzene and a host of other nasties! In fact, … [Read more...]

The Change of Season…How to Welcome Spring into Your Home

I can feel the excitement in the air, on the web and amongst friends, colleagues and family.  It is still very cold in many parts of the US but the signs of the shift to Spring are evident.  Branches on the trees in my yard are covered with the buds that will soon become the amazing array of flowers and greenery we all look forward to as Winter winds down.  The changes outside lead the way to a … [Read more...]

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