Practically Green
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Practically Green
Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 06/03/2012)
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Practically Green takes the guesswork out of reading labels and will show you how to make smart, healthy purchases for your family without spending tedious hours researching the pros and cons of all of the products available on the market today. Each chapter is broken down into "Buy It" and "Do It" sections. The "Buy-It" section provides key information about everyday purchasing decisions and includes clip-out checklists for you to reference while shopping. The "Do It" section gives DIY ideas for how to make things that are good for your family and good for the environment, such as simple sewing projects, non-toxic cleaning products and luxurious, homemade beauty products. Plus, the author shares some of her favorite recipes that are sure to please the entire family!
About the Author
Micaela Preston has a practical take on green living which she applies in her popular blog, Mindful Momma (www.mindfulmomma.com). Micaela lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband and two boys. When she is not writing, she is busy whipping up a healthy meal or the eco craft-du-jour.
“Her ideas and tips are also practical (like the title of the book) simple and affordable.”
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