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Holiday Gift Guide: Top Ten Green Toys

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  • September 30, 2010

With the recent rash of toy recalls due to the use of harmful lead paints and suspected dangerous plastics containing phthalates and BPA, parents are demanding toys made with non-toxic, non-hazardous materials. Economic times being what they are, it helps to know you’re hard-earned money is going to trustworthy, earth-friendly companies.  By using renewable materials [...]

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Efficient Glass Cleaner: Sprayway

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  • September 28, 2010

Recently, I received a can of Sprayway claiming to be the “World’s Best Glass Cleaner”. I quickly put it to the test in the bathroom after my 3 kids were done with their morning routine of spraying toothpaste and hair products all over the mirror. I was impressed. It cleared the destruction with a few [...]

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Men’s Road Bikes Under $1000

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  • September 20, 2010

As a follow up to the Women’s Road Bikes Under $1000, here’s one for the fellas. With road bike sales climbing daily, men everywhere are giving up their mid-life crisis sports car purchases in favor of the greener and more fitness-conscious choice of a sleek road bike. We all want to be Lance Armstrong ripping [...]

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  1. Women’s Road Bikes Under $1000 With the popularity of triathlons and charity bike rides reaching…
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Women’s Road Bikes Under $1000

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  • September 17, 2010

With the popularity of triathlons and charity bike rides reaching a fevered pitch, road bike sales have sky rocketed. The thrill of flying down a hill on your bike, the wind in your…. uh, helmet of course, is not just for kids anymore. Adults are embracing the love of the bicycle once again and recognizing [...]

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  1. Men’s Road Bikes Under $1000 As a follow up to the Women’s Road Bikes Under…
  2. Women’s Comfort Bikes Under $500 Nothing takes you back to childhood more than hopping on…
  3. Women’s Dutch Bikes An upright and relaxed ride. A single speed for effortless…

Wool Clothing for Biking Commuters

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  • September 11, 2010

Does the idea of making that chilly morning commute dressed in wool leave you scratching like a sheep in need of a haircut?  Think again. Gone are the days of itchy wool clothing. Merino wool is not only durable, but soft and comfortable. It’s the best natural material for wicking moisture away from the skin [...]

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  2. The Most Efficient Material For Cold Weather: Merino Wool Merino wool is the most efficient material for cold weather….
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