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GQ Tip- Shampoo & Conditioner

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I get samples (like from the Natural Products Expo), as well as buy different products for  review and I don’t always like the way they work on my hair. But I really have a hard time wasting, it wouldn’t be very green queen like to just dump the product down the drain. If you try a new shampoo or conditioner that you really don’t like for your hair, don’t toss it! You can use the conditioner as a shaving lotion for your legs and the shampoo as a body wash. The shampoo could also be used diluted for cleaning your bathtub/sink or as a detergent for your hand wash clothes. And of course, recycle the bottles when they are empty. Or hop over to Pinterest and find a diy project.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose…

Recycled Glass Drink Bottle

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BottlesUp Recycled Glass Bottle in Blue
from: The Ultimate Green Store

My new favorite drinking bottle is this beauty from BottlesUp that I got from The Ultimate Green Store.  If you were listening to The Good Green Witch today you heard us talking about it. It has the lowest carbon footprint of any water bottle in the industry, is 100% sourced in North America, and every order is delivered in environmentally responsible and minimal packaging that you can easily recycle. And, as Johnny mentioned, it’s ribbed for your pleasure.
They make great bottles if you prefer drinking out of glass like me. I still love my stainless steel for my coffee and my bpa free plastic for my hikes, etc. but for everything else it’s glass. These are amazing gifts too.

Review: back to Nature Granola

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In my humble opinion back to Nature Chocolate Delight Granola is the best granola ever! Cascadian Farms makes a Dark Chocolate Almond cereal that is good but I can never find it in the stores anymore. Which is why I went on a hunt for a new granola. So too bad for you Cascadian Farms I am in love with back to Nature!

The eco side of me loves that the chocolate they use Rainforest Alliance Certified, made in the USA and they support The Nature Conservancy. The (pretends to be) health conscious side of me loves that it’s made from 100% whole grains, no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors and no trans fat. All sides of me love that it is so good!

My favorite way to enjoy it is yogurt parfaits. Here’s what you need:

  • Plain or Vanilla yogurt-organic and/or soy
  • Strawberries or raspberries-local and/or organic. Farmers market fresh!
  • Chocolate Delight Granola

One of my best investments was a case of pint size mason jars (the jam size). I use these to make up a weeks worth of yogurt parfaits. Add berries to the bottom of for or five jars and top with yogurt, filling the jars half full. Depending on the yogurt you use you may want to sweeten a bit, I recommend using organic agave. Seal them up and put in the fridge and you have a delish breakfast or snack ready for you. Add the granola right before you eat otherwise it will get soggy.

I find it easier and less wasteful if I prepare my food ahead of time. I am obsessed with mason jars. This goes beyond my yogurt parfaits but I will save this for another post. In the meantime go out and buy some of the back to Nature granola so they don’t stop making it.

 

Arrogant Bitch

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As an eco bartender I must both practice what I preach and know my product. So yes, I will take one for the team and test every organic, local and/ or sustainable beer I can find and report back to you. Read more »