About Me

I enjoy spreading the word on how raising chickens is great fun & how you can live a sustainable lifestyle. I also like to share how "going green" can save some green. I am from New Hampshire, USA.

Green Eggs & Chickens: How Raising Chickens can Help Save the Planet!

No, my eggs and my chickens aren't actually green. The eggs are brown and the chickens are black (but they do have a green sheen in the sun). We mean "green" in terms of earth friendly. If you want to know: *How chickens can be earth friendly, *Why...

Why I am Anti-Antibacterial Soaps (and you should be too)

Yet studies show that there isn't any evidence that any of these products keep us healthier. Triclosan and triclocarban are the typical additives. Why are they bad? In a word - Superbugs.

There is Nothing Greener than Organic Gardening!

If you've never tasted a fresh, ripe tomato straight from the garden, you are missing out! Gardening can be a lot of work, but it is worth it. Knowing where your food comes from and what sort of work went into it, teaches respect for the earth (not t...

Tea: Why you Should Drink it & Where to Buy it for Less!

The only thing in the world that people drink more than tea is water! If you don't drink tea, what are you waiting for? It has countless health benefits (and it is delicious).

Your Coffee Needs to Get a Little Greener!

Coffee is the most heavily chemically treated food on the planet. Give that a moment to sink in. Yes, that morning cup of coffee may be the most environmentally unfriendly and sociologically irresponsible thing you do all day. Not to mention the fact...

Raising Baby Chicks

So you've already read my lens on why you should raise chickens (No? Click here), and now you want to know how? You've come to the right place. Learn how to protect them, what to feed them & more. Even if you don't think chickens are for you, stay f...

Green and Great Cleaning Products: Make Your Own or Buy Them

Many of us grew up thinking that Bleach = Clean. This is not true, really Bleach = Dioxin = Cancer. Not to mention other harmful chemicals, lung irritating fumes, the potential to create deadly gas when mixed and the chance of accidental ingestion by...

The Ceremony of Tea: English Style

Tea is of the utmost importance in some parts of the world. It is so important that ceremonies, sometimes elaborate, and specific etiquette are built around tea time. Two of the most well known nations for the ceremony of tea are England and Japan. T...

Shadow-Max Pet Products: Top Quality and Custom Made

Dog collars, cat collars, reflective vests, leashes & harnesses. Made by a pet lover for the safety of yours. Durable, attractive and high quality. Check it out here.

The Ceremony of Tea: Japanese Style

While I will not even begin to pretend that I know how to conduct a Japanese tea ceremony (it is very elaborate), I would like to introduce you to the concept. Links to learn more about this tradition will follow. Visit my lens on English Tea Time an...