tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.comments2023-10-06T09:22:24.694-07:00Over Coffee - the green editionOver Coffee - the green editionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comBlogger1320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-18864760605378269682011-05-09T11:13:41.063-07:002011-05-09T11:13:41.063-07:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!Lisa Sharphttp://www.retrohousewifegoesgreen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-55476353780647539722011-05-05T09:24:29.908-07:002011-05-05T09:24:29.908-07:00Not sure that the switch to CFLs or LEDs is all th...Not sure that the switch to CFLs or LEDs is all that safe and environmental, given mercury and radiation problems (CFLs) and lead and arsenic problems (LEDs)<br /><br /><br />There’s an irony there somewhere,<br />banning simple safe known technology in favor of unknown and seemingly unsafe technology<br />- normally of course products are banned for being unsafe to use<br />(like say lead paint)<br /><br />It is a “ban” on simple incandescents:<br />Temporarily allowed and unpopular Halogen etc<br />incandescents are themselves more complex and costly and with a<br />different (whiter) light for marginal savings, compared to the simple, cheap, popular and banned regular incandescent types.<br /><br />The further irony is that the popularity,<br />being about 4 out of 5 bulbs bought, is the reason for the ban:<br />No “Big Savings” from banning what people don’t like!<br /><br />People don’t save that much in switching anyway.<br />One reason is that the heat can be useful as background room heat,<br />another is that common cheaper CFLs (“energy saving” lights ) draw twice the energy from the<br />power plant than what your meter suggests – but users of course have to pay for that eventually too<br />(look up CFL “power factor” online, or <a href="http://ceolas.net/#li15eux" rel="nofollow">Ceolas.net</a><br />with more about the lack of savings from the ban)<br />.Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123172670211101092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-67463846729495796582011-04-26T06:00:29.655-07:002011-04-26T06:00:29.655-07:00I am sorry to hear that J. I will pass this feed-b...I am sorry to hear that J. I will pass this feed-back onto Envirosax rep. Thank you for letting me know. I do appreciate it ;-)Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-49230193024359271012011-04-24T06:56:16.993-07:002011-04-24T06:56:16.993-07:00Yeah, um I don't like to normally leave negati...Yeah, um I don't like to normally leave negative comments, but this contest really irked me. The simple answers are not so simple....after half an hour I can't find the name of the person carrying the bag... ridiculous. I am all about getting people to know more about your company with a contest, but come on, I don't think this is even a real contest. No one is going to be able to find all that crap.<br />Sorry and Peace~<br />JJudy Jeutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226134160013164029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-2818094066077479282011-04-21T20:30:01.931-07:002011-04-21T20:30:01.931-07:00I ended up posting this on the Momtrends facebook ...I ended up posting this on the Momtrends facebook page with a link to you! Thanks so much and Happy Easter!Nicole Felicianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647731103147168661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-51453875068027615222011-04-19T15:05:34.242-07:002011-04-19T15:05:34.242-07:00I want the mint flavor because I'm a broke col...I want the mint flavor because I'm a broke college student and can't buy mint gum anymore and I miss it!<br /><br />my email is kksliderclub@gmail.comSteph Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523672164822278744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-42070411643899055122011-04-16T07:25:38.716-07:002011-04-16T07:25:38.716-07:00What a GREAT idea! I will try that and let you kno...What a GREAT idea! I will try that and let you know how it worked out. Thanks for the tip.Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-75200393988723249302011-04-16T05:48:25.055-07:002011-04-16T05:48:25.055-07:00Try adding 1-2 tablespoonful of it to homemade who...Try adding 1-2 tablespoonful of it to homemade whole wheat bread. Yummy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-1256843938203131972011-04-14T06:05:22.897-07:002011-04-14T06:05:22.897-07:00Thanks for the comment MoonDog! Maybe that is the ...Thanks for the comment MoonDog! Maybe that is the key, to just work it into the soil more.Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-89856362030731082812011-04-13T09:46:53.067-07:002011-04-13T09:46:53.067-07:00My husband just works it into the garden and we ne...My husband just works it into the garden and we never see it again. if it takes a long time...who cares its under the dirt and growing our veggies!MoonDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707506968348810606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-5013158705002805112011-04-13T06:00:11.383-07:002011-04-13T06:00:11.383-07:00Ewww! That's it Lori. You convinced me. The ha...Ewww! That's it Lori. You convinced me. The hair is going to the professional composters ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the info Royal Ranch! I love sharing info. I looked on your blog and found the post you were referring to. THe company is called Ottimat. Not sure if they take personal donations though. I have an e-mail into them to find out more! Thanks for the info!Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-13591039287558063632011-04-12T20:06:29.476-07:002011-04-12T20:06:29.476-07:00Our dog looses massive amounts of hair and has sin...Our dog looses massive amounts of hair and has since he was a puppy. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in the two years that we've had him, the hair has never gone away. It just piles up (to the point of me catching my kids last week gathering it and making it into a pillow).Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503404052538005760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-14237142640926575442011-04-12T06:13:40.229-07:002011-04-12T06:13:40.229-07:00I don't know how long it takes for hair to com...I don't know how long it takes for hair to compost, but I know that there are places that you can donate that unwanted hair! Just start a new disgusting bag and check out my blog about recycling/donating hair, (not meant to be a plug, just can't remember all the links now-ha!). They can even make huge mats to clean up oil spills with it...Amazing.Judy Jeutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226134160013164029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-35348059652046372892011-04-11T13:28:48.513-07:002011-04-11T13:28:48.513-07:00Thanks for the shout-out!Thanks for the shout-out!Natalie from reuseit.comhttp://reuseit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-56602805653639440412011-04-10T09:11:36.943-07:002011-04-10T09:11:36.943-07:00I agree Lisa. That is one of the ones that I did n...I agree Lisa. That is one of the ones that I did not get a C on.<br /><br />Thanks Royal Ranch!Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-38364250995319806702011-04-10T03:59:30.507-07:002011-04-10T03:59:30.507-07:00Cute, very cute. Also proud to say mostly C's...Cute, very cute. Also proud to say mostly C's. Great ideas too!Judy Jeutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226134160013164029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-30091118440634641472011-04-09T22:04:50.079-07:002011-04-09T22:04:50.079-07:00I had mostly c's but I'm confused about t...I had mostly c's but I'm confused about this one- "8. You’re ready for a new computer. What will become of your old one?<br /><br />A. You’ll donate it to a homeless shelter or school<br />B. You’ll give to a computer-less friend<br />C. You’ll recycle it'"<br /><br />Recycling is the worst option.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-7076325953683360972011-04-09T08:23:42.199-07:002011-04-09T08:23:42.199-07:00Yaa! I will guest post it on Monday. Thanks.
I a...Yaa! I will guest post it on Monday. Thanks. <br /><br />I am trying to get my friend to do a guest post about her bag-of-bags. It is so cool looking and very sturdy. She is in the middle of making another one. Some people are so talented.Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-30228225300318311812011-04-08T11:07:21.555-07:002011-04-08T11:07:21.555-07:00hmmm, i've never thought of crochet-ing plasti...hmmm, i've never thought of crochet-ing plastic bags! clever :)<br /><br />Yes of course, I would love if you linked my worm-post :) So glad you enjoyed it! (hehe, not as if composting is a 'sexy' topic lol).<br />LisaEco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-68609194261764051302011-04-02T22:10:58.062-07:002011-04-02T22:10:58.062-07:00My Pleasure! It looks like a very yummy recipe!My Pleasure! It looks like a very yummy recipe!Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-8358220658959038382011-04-02T10:03:25.264-07:002011-04-02T10:03:25.264-07:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-83054734476949718822011-03-31T07:42:35.234-07:002011-03-31T07:42:35.234-07:00Many good thoughts. I wonder how beet juice would ...Many good thoughts. I wonder how beet juice would work? It certainly colors everything it touches.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-30724291042653691952011-03-30T20:05:08.056-07:002011-03-30T20:05:08.056-07:00Thanks Lori! I'm glad to be back ;-)Thanks Lori! I'm glad to be back ;-)Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-75423359346804095462011-03-30T14:32:08.019-07:002011-03-30T14:32:08.019-07:00So glad that you're back!So glad that you're back!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503404052538005760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138926444498075128.post-81047603520160025832011-03-30T06:01:22.880-07:002011-03-30T06:01:22.880-07:00@eco: Thank you for the good vibes. I needed them ...@eco: Thank you for the good vibes. I needed them and they seem to have worked ;-) I am very interested in the name thing so you are going to have to blog about it. I can't wait to read it!<br /><br />@K You may have to take a bit of a hiatus too but you may find that blogging is a nice "me time" activity. I bet you can type one-handed while feeding the baby. ;-)<br /><br />@B: Thank you and nice to hear from you. I hope you found some of my posts helpful. I look forward to getting to know you better.<br /><br />@GG: Hello again! I have to catch up on your life too. I can't wait to see what you have been up to.<br /><br />Thank you all for your welcome backs. It feels so nice.Over Coffee - the green editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845697727568004739noreply@blogger.com