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Do you love fine art? Are you environmentally conscious? You should definitely check out Schimmel Art. Sandhi Schimmel Gold turns everyday, ordinary junk mail into beautiful works of art. The picture above is an example of Sandhi's work. Sandhi explains her art in this excerpt from her website:

"My vision is to create beautiful images – I employ the disciplines of painting & mosaic to create a connected collection of representational or abstract images in segments of color - utilizing resources that would otherwise go to waste. It is my mission to create fine art from a variety of materials and messages. I upcycle the materials advertisers use to bombard society with their version of beauty – in images and verbiage."

Sandhi can create an original custom portrait on canvas. Below is an example.

Please visit Sandhi's website (http://schimmelart.com/index.htm) for more information and examples of her beautiful, eco-friendly art.

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Even though Valentine's Day is all about Red and Pink, you can still go Green for your sweetheart! You can give your Valentine a more eco-friendly bouquet with Organic Bouquet.

Organic Bouquet is a boutique shopping experience that balances your personal sense of style with their shared concern for the well being of people and the planet. Their unique collection of stylish and one of kind products are carefully selected based on the highest social and environmental standards—giving you the comfort and peace of mind in knowing that your purchases make a world of difference.

Organic Bouquet's Bio:

Since 2001, as Organic Bouquet, we've been offering sustainably grown flowers fresh from our partner farms. In fact, we've played a key role in the transformation of the floral industry by promoting and living up to the highest social and environmental standards—developing the most eco-friendly floral packaging, initiating the industry's first carbon offset program, and growing our flowers in a way that is gentle on the earth and that safeguards the ecology and the well-being of wildlife and farm workers.

Learn more about Organic Bouquet at http://www.organicbouquet.com/.

Give your sweetheart some of the "Greenest" Red roses this Valentine's Day!

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Washington now has a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this free service as most people are getting rid of their current TV's for new HDTV's in preparation for the February 17, 2009 switch to digital TV transmissions. Even though this date may be pushed back to June 2009, you can still take advantage of this service.

Who can use the program?

Households, small businesses, schools & school districts, small governmants, special purpose districts, and charities can recycle electronic products free of charge in this program. Click here for more information.

Where can I recycle?

Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find electronic product recycling services in your area. If you don't live in WA, check your local recycling facility for similar recycling programs like this one.

What can I recycle for free?

Televisions
Computers
Computer Monitors
Portable or Laptop Computers

Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in this program.

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• When thinking of the type of food to serve, smaller is better. Since most people will be crowded around a TV set, make sure the food is small, bite-sized food (Chips, popcorn, meatballs, little smokies, etc.)


• If you have multiple TV sets, bring them all out and spread them out throughout the party area. This will ensure that all of your guests have a great view of the game.


• Set up an area for people who might not be all that interested in the game, but like to attend for socializing. Make sure the area is in a quieter place for people who would like to talk.


• If you are going to decorate your party area, keep it simple. Use team colors and don't go overboard. Most likely everyone will have their eyes on the game so you don't need to spend a lot on dressing up the place.


• Of course have plenty of beer on hand. After all it's football. But be sure to have plenty of non-alcoholic beverages for those who might be underage or for the designated drivers.


• You may want to keep some small bills on hand in case some of the party goers want to place a little friendly wager on the outcome of the game.

Hopefully the game will be more entertaining than the commercials, but no matter what if you plan right for your party everyone will have a great time.

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Today will truly go down as one very historic day. President Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Millions of people will gather in Washington D.C. to witness the historic event and millions more will watch the event on TV. During Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, one of his major issues was the environment and climate change. He will do all he can to make the United States the leader in battling climate change.

President Obama won’t be wasting any time. Events like this that are on such a large scale create a pretty big carbon footprint. There will be a lot of people flying in and driving in for the event. The Obama Administration is doing their part to help minimize that footprint.
Obama will walk from the bottom of the U.S. Capitol's Rotunda to the West Front podium on an "environmentally-friendly" carpet runner. He will also be sworn in on recycled blue carpet. A group by the name of Litter Free Inauguration is encouraging all those who attend to bring their own personal garbage bag to pick up after themselves. There will even be people walking in the Inauguration parade scooping up all the horse manure so that it can be used as fertilizer at nearby farms.

After the swearing-in ceremony and parade, there will be two Green Inaugural Balls. One will be hosted by Planet Green and Wyclef Jean and the other is a private, invitation-only Green Ball hosted by Al Gore.

So as you’re watching or listening to the Inauguration, feel proud to be an American and also feel proud that America is doing its part to minimize its carbon footprint.

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All of these urban pots are made from 100% e-waste. Old fax machines and computers are crushed and made into these very colorful urban pots. The urban pots are also painted by inner city artists.

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Did you recieve a new coat, blanket or bed sheets for Christmas? What are you going to do with your old coat, blanket or sheets? Why not donate them to your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter? Animal Shelters will glady accept your old coats, blankets, sheets and pillow cases to use in the dog and cat cages. Dogs and cats love to curl up in a nice, warm blanket. It's comforting and it helps them relax and sleep. Donations to the Humane Society and animal shelters are tax deductible. Blanket donations help free up money that can be used towards medication and food for the sheltered animals. Start the New Year off right by giving your old coat, blanket, pillow case or sheets new life by donating them to a dog or cat waiting to be adopted at your local animal shelter.

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• Recycle Everything - Pretty much every city and/or town has a recycling program. Take advantage of it by recycling all of your paper, plastic and glass items.


• Reusable Shopping Bags - Instead of going with paper or plastic purchase some reusable shopping bags and use them when buying groceries. Reusable bags hold more and are more durable than their paper and plastic counterparts, plus you can finally get rid of all of those paper and plastic bags you have crammed in that kitchen drawer.


• Reusable Water Bottles - Stop buying plastic water bottles and start using a reusable water bottle. This will help keep all of those plastic water bottles out of our landfills.


• Replace Light Bulbs - This is an easy one. Replace all of your light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. You will not only help save the environment, you'll save money! Each light bulb will save you an average of $30 throughout the course of its life.


• Biodegradable Cleaners - Start replacing all of your cleaners and detergents with biodegradable cleaners and detergents. Less chemicals in your house is good for you and the environment.


• Digital Thermostats - Replace your old thermostat with a digital, programmable thermostat. You can save money by cooling and heating your house only when you need to rather than wasting energy when no one is even home.


• Transportation - Use public transportation, carpool, bike and walk to work as much as possible. Taking public transportation frees up some time to get a little extra work done, read a book/newspaper, listen to some relaxing music on your iPod, or catch a little nap. Carpooling helps save on your gas spending, and biking or walking to work is great excercise.


• Eat Organic - Try eating more local, organic foods. By eating organic foods you are eating foods that contains no toxic pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics. Buying local, organic foods helps your local farmers and community.

These are just a few resolution ideas, so try coming up with some of your own Green ideas to help make the next year the most Green, healthy and money-saving year yet!

Happy New Year!

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• Do remember that although office parties are intended as social events to reward employees and raise morale, they remain strictly business events. Do act as though your behavior is being observed every minute (because it probably is).
  


• Don’t pass up the invitation to an office party; not attending could hurt your reputation. And when you attend, do spend at least 30 minutes at the party for appearances. But don’t overstay your welcome by partying until the wee hours.

• Do conduct yourself professionally at all times. Don’t use the office party as an excuse to blow off steam. It’s still a company function, so proper etiquette and decorum matter.
  


• Don’t pull the nightclub attire from your closet for the event—and do ask whether the attire for the party is formal or casual. The party is still a business function, so conservative party clothes are a good choice. So, do remember to skip anything too revealing or too flashy. Keep your reputation for good taste intact.
  


• Do keep your hands to yourself. Don’t flirt and do avoid any other inappropriate behavior. The office party is not the time to end your career with the company by doing something inappropriate or illegal.
  


• Don’t spend all evening talking business.You’ll forever have the label as the office bore.
  


• Do keep all conversations positive and upbeat. Don’t spend the evening complaining, bragging, correcting, whining, or ridiculing. And do avoid controversial subjects (such as religion, politics, etc.) and off-color jokes.
  


• Don’t monopolize conversations—and, especially, don’t talk about yourself or your accomplishments all night. Do show interest in others. Do be gracious and thank coworkers and team members for all their help and hard work during the past year. And don’t even think about gossiping about others.
  


• Do keep one hand free during the night so that you can offer handshakes to people as they come by. And do keep your drink in your left hand, so you are not offering people a cold, wet handshake all evening.
  


• Don’t feel you need to drink excessively just because it’s an open bar. And don’t pig out at the food buffet either. Moderation is key. You can always eat and drink more after the party.
  


• Do take the time to network and schmooze with people at the party who can influence your career or who you may not see regularly, such as top management, people from other departments, and employees from other locations. A holiday party is a great event to begin building or strengthening business relationships, so do introduce yourself and build your network.
  


• Do be sure you know exactly who is invited to the party. Spouses or significant others are not always on the guest list for office parties. And if guests are permitted, don’t bring an inappropriate person as your guest.
  


• Don’t forget to thank the person responsible for the planning and coordinating of the party. And do consider sending a thank you note to top management for hosting the party.
  


• Do inquire about office policies on providing car or cab service for employees attending the holiday party. And do appoint a designated driver or do hire a cab yourself if the company is not willing to provide the rides home. Don’t drink and drive.

Happy Holidays!

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Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? No? Well instead of going out and buying a pre-cut tree, try buying a living Christmas tree. A living Christmas tree is the perfect way to decorate your home for Christmas and have a new tree to plant in your yard when you're done with it.

If you don't have room in your yard for a new tree, you can take advantage of a program offered by Swansons Nursery in Seattle. Swansons Nursery and Carkeek Park have teamed up for a program called "Trees for Salmon". Once you are done with your tree, you can take the tree back to Swansons Nursery and they will plant the tree at Carkeek Park. Native vegetation help salmon streams by reducing surface water runoff, lowering water temperature, and providing food and habitat for other beneficial critters.

Check your local nursery to purchase a living Christmas tree.

Why not give mother nature the gift of a new tree this Holiday season?

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This glass food storage container is available from Amazon.com. It's perfect for those leftovers from Thanksgiving, Holiday parties, or to store any food item. It's microwave and dishwasher safe.

Another great idea for food storage is the Glass Lock collection from Kinetic. These are also available from Amazon.com. These containers come with a locking lid. These are also freezer safe. So when you're thinking of buying some new food storage containers, pass on the plastic and go with glass. It's not only better for the environment, it's also better for your health.

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Why not kick off the Holiday Season with a parade, star lighting, tree lighting and a carousel? All of these are a Seattle Tradition. This will be the 51st year for the lighting of the Macy's Star. The festivities begin with the Macy's Holiday Parade Friday, November 28th at 8:45 am in Downtown Seattle. The parade begins on 7th Avenue, heads west down Pine Street, turns south onto Fifth Avenue to University Street, west to 4th Avenue and north on 4th to Macy's doorstep! Presented by The Seattle Times & KING 5 TV; co-sponsored by STAR 101.5. If you can't be at the parade, watch the live broadcast on KING 5 TV at 9:00 am.

The Macy's Holiday Star Lighting is at 5:00 pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display off the top of the Macy's building in downtown Seattle. Gather at Westlake Park for the best view. The annual lighting of the Seattle Christmas Tree will also be taking place as well as the lighting of the Westlake park Holiday Carousel.

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America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 11th year, it has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials. Through America Recycles Day, the National Recycling Coalition supports local communities and raises awareness by educating citizens about the benefits of recycling. Volunteer America Recycles Day coordinators are positioned throughout the country and work to organize recycling awareness events in their schools and communities, and in conjunction with their local municipalities.

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Here are some tips to having a Green Halloween:

1. Wear homemade costumes and skip the plastic store bought costumes. Not only do you save money, but you also save filling up our landfills with tossed-out costumes which are mainly made of plastic.
2. Use eco-friendly, organic makeup. Avoid the mercury, phthalates, parabens and fragrances that come standard in most brand name cosmetics.
3. Stock your bowl with organic, natural treats that are free from chemicals and preservatives.
4. Choose a reusable canvas bag or a pillowcase for the kids to haul all of their candy home. Avoid the plastic bags or plastic pumpkins which all end up in our landfills.
5. Instead of using a wax candle to light up your jack-o-lantern, try using a soy candle. They last longer and come from renewable soy bean crops. Wax candles release toxic chemicals like toluene and benzene through smoke and soot.
6. When buying your Halloween decorations, be sure to buy items that you can use every year. If you’re buying items you know you can’t keep for use next year, be sure to buy brands that are both recycled and recyclable.

Hopefully these tips will help make your Halloween a little more Green!

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Check out the new "ZERO" messenger bag made by Rickshaw, a San Francisco based company. It's called the ZERO, named after the amount of waste generated during the production of each bag. According to their website: "Our new ZERO messenger bag is the result of a "less is more" product development initiative that combines minimalist design, monopolymer construction, localized sourcing and wasteless manufacturing - a holistic approach that simultaneously unites form, function and footprint. The ZERO is specially designed to optimize fabric cutting and eliminate manufacturing waste. The bag is made from scratch in Rickshaw's San Francisco factory from domestically sourced materials, thereby shortening the raw material supply chain and reducing its ecological footprint. To facilitate recycling, the bag is made entirely of nylon."

Check out Rickshaw's complete line of messenger bags at their website, and be GREEN in the Fall!

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Pumpkin Prowl

Museum of Fright

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South 47 Farm

• Distinctive pumpkins—perfect for cooking or decorating. Choose from white Cotton Candy, red Cinderella, blue-grey Jarradale, and more.
  
• Winter Luxury pie pumpkins—great in pies or other harvest treats
  
• Mini-pumpkins—just right for party favors
  
• Jack-o'-lantern pumpkins—ideal for carving a Halloween classic

Search the field for the perfect Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin. Check in the farmstand for the others.
This Saturday, Oct. 11, we're delighted to welcome back TR & Terry, who will entertain you with their folk music.

Hours: Our fall 2008 hours are: Wed/Th/Sun, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The farm is open through Oct. 31.

THIS YEARS THEME: Join Stocker Farms in welcoming Cascade Land Conservancy (CLC) to the world of corn mazes. See how conserving farms, forests and open space can be a fun family activity. Our ten acre maze has two miles of trails to challenge your senses. Enjoy views from any of our three bridges that look over the field all the while discovering how CLC is working to improve the livability of the Puget Sound Region in the next 100 years. Open days and evenings, this is fun for everyone!

Remember that this is a corn field. The ground can be uneven and muddy. We encourage you to dress appropriately for the weather, bring a flashlight for evening outings, and please leave your pets at home.

GROUPS Excellent team building activity for work, church or school groups. We can help you create a fun challenge for your office or group.Group Rates & Info Groups are entitled to some special benefits.

First, groups of 20-49 save $1.50 on admission. Groups of 50 or more save $2.00. Second, your group can take advantage of our express admission gate. All groups need to pay as one to take advantage of these benefits.

Directions: 8705 Marsh Rd. Snohomish, WA 98296 Highway 9, (1) mile South of Snohomish: Turn West on Marsh Road and right into our entry. Located just across Highway 9 from the farm market. More info at our website: Stocker Farms.

Maris Farms

Corn Maze - Where getting lost is half the fun! A series of trails cut into a large field of corn in a maze pattern for you to solve. The maze has several large bridges to cross to enjoy a panoramic view of the field and farm. The maze usually takes about 45 minutes to complete. You'll find numerous activities and landmarks to help you in your journey. Open Daily 10-5:30. Regular admission: $8 for ages13 and up, and $5 for ages 3-12. Weekday discounts available.

Night corn maze (FLASHLIGHTS REQUIRED) offered on 10/17 & 18, 24 & 25, 10/31 & 11/1, 6:00-9:00 PM (Last entry @ 9:00). Also on Wednesday nights 10/22 & 29, 6:00-8:30 PM (Last entry @ 8:30) $12 for Friday & Saturday night maze, ages 13 and up $8 for Friday & Saturday night maze, ages 3-12 Wednesday Nights (10/22 & 29) $10 & $7

Directions:
From Sumner/Tacoma/Federal Way/Seattle:
From Hwy 167 and Hwy 512, go east on SR 410
Left at first light onto Old Sumner-Buckley Highway,
Continue on Sumner-Buckley Hwy approx 4.5miles, look for Farm on left.

Get more info at our website: Maris Farms.

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Have you recently purchased a new iPhone 3G? Have you downloaded some of the available applications? Why not use your iPhone to help save you money when filling up your car? Try downloading the iGas Application.

The iGas Application only costs $2.99 for one year. It gives you access to the world's most accurate repository of U.S. retail gas and diesel prices. Whenever you launch the iGas App, the 10 cheapest U.S. stations closest to your location will appear with fuel prices displayed in lowest to highest price order. You can also enter in a zip code to access the 10 cheapest stations in that area.

iGas gives you the ability to:

• Sort by regular unleaded, premium or diesel.


• Access prices from Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) - the same ones used by MapQuest, AAA, Garmin and Sirius Satellite.


• View gasoline brands, station addresses and up-to-date prices.


• View interactive maps and directions to over 110,000 stations.

So when you're downloading all those cool applications from the iPhone AppStore, be sure to download the iGas App. It will help you save time and money when hunting down the cheapest gas prices in your area.

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....and water bottles too!

It has become commonplace for people to buy bottled water to take to work, school, sporting events and at home. Some of these bottles get recycled, but most do not. Even the process to produce the plastic water bottles is harmful to the environment. Seattle residents use the equivalent of about 354,000 pint bottles of water each day. That equals about 41,000 barrels of oil, creating 5,400 tons of greenhouse gases.

• Disposable plastic bottles can leach a chemical known as Bisphenol A into the water, the environment, and our own bloodstreams. In fact, evidence of BPA, which is known to disrupt the hormone system of humans, can now be found in approximately 95% of Americans!
  
• U.S. plastic bottle production requires more than 1.5 million barrels of oil, enough to fuel 100,000 cars.
  
• Contributing to global warming by transporting bottled water over great distances.
  
• The Food and Drug Administration regulates only the 30 to 40 percent of bottled water sold across state lines - meaning most of the product you are drinking has not been inspected.

THE BACK TO THE TAP SYSTEM was developed to offer an affordable, environmentally friendly, and convenient alternative to the physical hazards and catastrophic waste of disposable plastic water bottles.

THE BACK TO THE TAP SPORTS BOTTLE has been uniquely designed to "Filter as you Drink”, and is comprised of an FDA approved #4 plastic which can be safely refilled at any Residential or Commercial tap source. Each bottle features our unique Carbon Composite filtering mechanism which will treat up to 80 gallons of water and effectively reduce chlorine, lead, mercury, copper, as well as pharmaceutical impurities.

BACK TO THE TAP REPLACEMENT FILTERS will prolong the use of your Sports Bottle for up to nine months - in order to deliver a fresh filtered water drinking experience that will challenge any disposable water product on the market!

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Are you still looking for some clever Green Gift ideas? Check out The Green Perspective. This is a new company located in Philadelphia committed to a sustainable future and the green economy. The gifts are designed around common themes and at standard gift basket price points, but with a green twist. The gift pictured above called "Green Essentials" includes a reusable bag, The Green Book, a CFL bulb, natural soaps, and a reusable Travel Mug.

Even newborn babies can go Green! The "Eco-Mom & Green Baby" Gift has all the basics to help the expecting Mom be eco-friendly. This gift includes a reusable bag, all-natural liquid soap, an organic cotton onesie, "Raising Baby Green" book, a New Native Baby Carrier made from 100% organic cotton, stuffed toys made from recycled sweaters and yarn, and an Evenflo glass baby bottle.

The Green Perspective believes that green products will replace their conventional peers to become standard. In fact there is no reason at all they should not because green items are stylish, attractive, useful and better for us and our environment. The Green Perspective wants to make that vision a reality! Check out their website for all of their great earth-friendly gift ideas.

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Unfortunately all of the Tesla Roadsters that have been manufactured have been sold out, but Tesla Motors is currently working on a sedan model which will be introduced as a 2010 model. The sedan is being designed as an alternative to cars such as the BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6, with an estimated price of $60,000. Future plans include a more affordable third model to be released in 2012 at a cost of around $30,000.

Tesla Motors is headquartered in San Carlos, California. A new plant has opened in the San Francisco Bay area. If you're looking for a more fuel efficient car, then keep Tesla Motors in mind. You will definitely be hearing more about them in years to come.

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Tour de Dog is the human-canine team of David Sylvester and his dog Chiva. They are traveling across North America by bicycle to encourage and to teach responsible animal/human relationships.

David and Chiva started their North American journey in Seattle, WA back on March 13, 2008. As of the posting of this blog entry, David and Chiva were leaving Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and entering Ontario, Canada. Their journey can be followed via their website Tour de Dog. Their website is a daily blog that David updates regularly and posts pictures of their journey. Donations can be made through their website also. David and Chiva have biked over 3,945 miles, and have raised over $3,490. The money being raised is donated to animal shelters visited by David and Chiva throughout North America. David and Chiva also stop off at local animal events, fundraiders, and Boys & Girls Clubs to talk about his journey and to bring awareness of the treatment of animals and human/animal relationships.

• Touring animal shelters and control facilities to gain knowledge
• Networking with organizations, groups, and individuals
• Speaking engagements and presentations with communities and media outlets
• Blogging, reporting, and sharing stories and findings
• Fundraising to support shelters and facilities that are visited

STAGE 2

• Directing a video documentary that predominately details current human/animal relationships in the United States
• Fundraising to support project

STAGE 3

• Implementing solutions to improve facilities in need.

David and Chiva's travels across North America are definitley inspirational. I have been following their journey since they started back in March and I will continue to follow them until the end. I wish them safe travels. Please visit their website, Tour de Dog, and check out their journey across North America.

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Check out the Starter Kit for Change. The kit includes a handmade, treeless journal, a recycled pencil, fair trade hot chocolate, a tote bag, a CFL light bulb, three gratitude cards, and a tree seedling. This Starter Kit for Change makes a great gift to pass on the gift of change.

The Zola Starter Kit can save you $275 as well as 2580 lbs. of carbon emissions from the atmosphere, and 25,000 gallons of water. This kit includes three MaxLite Premium Mini Bulbs, an Earth Massage 1.5 GPM showerhead with soak & soap on/off valve, a 7 outlet smart strip, and some dryer balls.

You can even buy an Eco-starter kit for your dog with the Eco-Me Dog Kit. The Eco-Me 100% Natural Dog Kit allows you to make your own natural Dog Flea & Bug Spray, Dog Clean Wipes, Dog Dry Powder Shampoo, and Dog Biscuits! The Eco-Me Dog Kit also makes a great gift for any dog-lover.

Check out these Eco-friendly starter kits to start living a Greener life. Also be sure to register and attend the 2008 Northwest Event Show Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Come and check out how local businesses are "Going Green".

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The Metro Messenger Bag from Timbuk2 comes in a variety of colors. You can even design your own color scheme with each bag. The Messenger Bags are made up of thousands of pop bottles that have been broken down and built up again into a durable fabric. That fabric is used to sew up the hemp exterior of each bag. These bags are designed for the busy person who is always on the go. They come with an exterior cell phone pocket, internal organizer pockets, a grab strap for easy lifting and a quick-adjust removable shoulder strap.

Timbuk2 also offers laptop bags and backpacks.

This briefcase can carry all the items of a more traditional briefcase: laptop, binders, pens, cell phone, PDA, etc. You’ll definitely turn heads on the street and in the board room with this unique, stylish briefcase!

So don’t just be eco-friendly, be eco-stylish!

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For those who want to learn a little bit more about Seattle’s coffee history can take a walking tour with Seattle By Foot. Vicki Schuman, the owner and tour leader of Seattle By Foot, started the coffee tour, called the Original Coffee Crawl, back on June 12th of this year, and it runs until November 9th.

"The Original Coffee Crawl offers a bold sampling of Seattle’s world famous coffee, plus a robust roast of city lore that explains why Seattle is the Capital of Coffee. The Seattle Coffee Crawl is for everyone, not just coffee lovers. The Coffee Crawl also delivers a grande serving of coffee history, facts and culture, and they add a nice froth of local gossip and architecture."

The Original Coffee Crawl makes stops at Seattle’s Best Coffee, Seattle Coffee Works, Monorail Espresso, Dilettante Mocha Café, Trabant Coffee and Chai, and Zeitgeist Coffee.

Coffee Crawl Info

DAYS

Thursday thru Monday (Jun/Jul/Sep/Oct/Nov)

Wednesday thru Monday (Aug)

Call for availability after November 9, 2008.

TIMES: Tour starts at 10:00 a.m.Tour runs rain or shine.

TOUR DURATION: Two hoursApproximate walking distance 1.6 miles.

PRICE: $15 (taxes included, cash only)

Reservations are not required. The max number on the tour is 15. Available for private appointments.

*Age 13+ to participate in coffee samplings.

DEPARTS FROM PIKE PLACE MARKET

Meet your guide 15 minutes early under the neon coffee mug at Seattle’s Best Coffee on Pine Street in Pike Place Market.

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02. Select your device connector(s). Replace inner tray with selected connector(s) on top of the inner tray.

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One of their unique products are their minicards. They are a different type of business card. One side is a full color photo, while the other side can be used for your business information or any message you wish to print! They are unique in the fact that they are about half the size of a standard business card, so they will definitely stand out from the rest of the crowd! Most business card printers only allow one photo to be printed on all your cards, not Moo! Moo wants you to be creative and different. You can use up to 100 full color photos or designs on your mini calling-cards. So every card will be unique and special.




Moo.com also offers standard business cards. Just like the mini calling-cards, you can choose up to 50 different images to display on your business cards. Not only do you get to create unique, personalized business cards, but you can also do your part in helping out the environment by choosing to have your cards printed on recycled paper.

























Minicards and Business Cards are just the beginning. You can also create postcards, greeting cards, notecards and stickers with your personal photos! So no matter what your photography skill level may be, use Moo.com to capture all those great memories and business opportunities!

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