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"I, Tammi, Take you, Green, to be my..."
Member since June, 2007
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Queen Creek, AZ
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Book: "It's a Long Road to a Tomato..."
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Petrol-free Motorcycle
How we'll get around in 20 years...
Rail systems built above city streets
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Working in my Organic Veggie Garden
My heroes
Oprah, Jane Goodall, humans living their dreams
Tempe, Arizona's new Organic Bistro is Simply awesome!
My culinary utopia has arrived in Tempe, Arizona. They call it The Center Bistro and to all my fellow hardcore Organic Lovers, here, my friends, is your mecca! Let us bow our heads and kiss Chef Damon Brasch’s little feet for he has done it again, people. From the healthy and centrally- located, “That’s a Wrap”, to the vegan “Green” to the new Organic café, “The Center Bistro”, this man knows how to give the health-conscious what they want!
I’m so glad we are finally getting Organic Choices here in AZ. I let my lovely, waiter, Konstantin talk me into the Asian Peanut Salad ($10). I was teetering between that and the Artichoke Caesar Salad ($10). I had a short wait for my meal to arrive, so I sipped the yummy, organic strawberry lemonade that was definitely quenching my thirst. I gently scolded myself for being boring and not trying the organic beers or wines on the menu, but it was a warm day and I was dehydrated and it was only lunch time.
You don’t have to worry about what’s on the menu because every choice is in keeping with your Organic-eating values & so you finally get to choose your meal simply by what your taste buds are calling for rather than settling for the closest thing to organic. It’s bliss!
My meal, as I had been warned, had a bit of a spicy kick to it. That was from the absolutely delectable peanut ginger glaze. The salad itself was tossed in their equally as palatable mango honey vinaigrette. I added chicken for additional ($4) which was free range & organic. (woohoo!). The only meat that’s not organic, apparently, is the Salmon. Since it's wild, it's on the low mercury list, which should make you happy.
The decor is "Green" and the cuisine is, to quote the menu dessert list, "To Live For!". If you're visiting AZ anytime soon, make this a stop on your tourism list. If you live here with me, Run, don't walk to this place for a pesticide-free meal. mmm... mmmm!
keywords: Organic, Restaurant, Yoga, Arizona, Tempe
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Ick! Synergy Passionberry Bliss is anything but...
Icky Ick Ickers!!!! OMG, is something wrong with my tastebuds????? What am I missing here? 'Cause I will tell you that this was hands-down the most disgusting drink I've ever tasted in my entire life. What the---????
Where do I begin? First of all, it was like a semi-tasteless carbon water. And when I burped my first belch, there was a gasoline aftertaste. Yes, I said G-A-S-O-L-I-N-E! (I wish I could make that up!) Who can explain that to me??? Someone??
There ain't really much more to say about this drink. Is this really healthy for us? If so, woe is unhealthy me. I'll let you Kombucha enthusiasts be the cheerleaders, but I'm outta this game. Organic-ness aside, I don't really think we should be drinking this stuff, folks.
I bought the Synergy one. Maybe GTS is the way to go, but I ain't going there again! Not even for my beloved Sustainlane!
My husband, whose tastes greatly vary from my own, had to finish the bottle for me. And he, bless his drunken little heart, mixed it with some hard alcohol & cranberry juice and hence did not notice the disgusting flavor I dramatized over. (You should have been there. It was totally Oscar-worthy!)
keywords: Kombucha, Organic, Synergy
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Organic Deodorant that works like an anti-perspirant
Let me begin my review by stating that I am an Independent Rep for the ONE Group (the company that produces Miessence Products). Wait, don't click away just yet!
Let me also state that I've mulled over and over whether or not it would be a conflict of interest to review their products and still be considered an honest reviewer! I'm a Green Girl @ heart and a complete Organic enthusiast, so I've given myself permission to review whatever works well for me. And when something works, especially deodorant (see my other reviews for the "heavy sweater in Arizona" complaints), I have to share it.
That said, I keep it totally real, folks! This stuff works! It's 89% Organic with all natural ingredients (I'm totally passionate about all things Organic. I even have an Organic Garden. Even though it only yielded 2 stalks of corn and a few basil plants with bug holes in them...).
Why does it work? I'm not entirely sure but baking soda is the main ingredient (could that be it?) and the Organic essential oils seal the deal to create the awesome "Tahitian Breeze" scent.
The Green: 1) While the company's not local (based in Australia), they are socially responsible. Or I wouldn't have joined them. They give to the David Suzuki Foundation and offset their carbon load via Greenfleet (.com).
2) Not one synthetic chemical in this product!!! What's not Organic is natural. And by Organic I mean "grown w/out pesticides", not "carbon-based" which all things are anyway.
That's it! Try it! It works! And if you don't like it, you better figure that out within 15 days 'cause that's how much time you have to return it!
keywords: organic, deodorant, miessence, tahitian breeze
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Long-lasting...tsk tsk...
To clear things up for those looking for an anti-perspirant, TOMs (Tom's of Maine...how witty that the acronym is TOM, as well. OK, so I'm a little slow!) is a deodorant which means they "mask" or neutralize odor. An anti-perspirant decreases or eliminates sweat. The latter is unhealthy. We must sweat to help rid our bodies of toxins. And as a fellow heavy sweater, I empathize w/those looking for the "cure".
The main thing is that you don't stink! For me, I had to apply this twice/day so as not to offend. I gave it a 3 because it works even though I had to reapply. My stick stated "Long Lasting"! (Long lasting, my butt!) Though I adore the lemongrass scent, it needs to smell nice in the pits, not just the stick. And sadly, this was not to be the case after about 4 hours of non-stop sweating.(What better test subject then an Arizonan with an outdoor job in the midst of a 110 degree summer?) On the up side? It's Aluminum-free which makes it better than most over the counter "pit sticks".
Heavy sweaters & tragic funksters, steer clear of TOM's. See Organic Miessence for one option!
keywords: Toms of Maine, deodorant, Aluminum-free
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VegNews Magazine
I'm not even a vegetarian. This magazine is informative and fun. I recommend it to those looking for Vegetarian events, recipes and information on greening your palate.
keywords: Veg News, magazine, vegetarian
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The 11th Hour is now
This movie was well done. I zoned out a little each time Leonardo DiCaprio came on screen to give his 2 "Global Cents". Is it because he's an actor and not an "expert"? Perhaps!
My husband would have liked to see more clips featuring 'Green' things that everyday consumers could do. The movie seemed to zip by the conceptual designs and ideas that would make considerable impact on this earth.
The list of eco-celebs was extensive and impressive; Leo being the only Hollywood one. Oh and if they could have just added subtitles when Steven Hawkings robo-voice spoke.
The movie was well done and more visually appealing than Gore's Inconvenient Truth. I.T. felt more professional and fact-based, whereas 11th hour was more touchy-feely with a few scenes sprinkled in for shock or emotional value. Both movies were effective but in different ways.
This is a MUST SEE movie of our times! You will feel the urgency to act! And so you should!
keywords: 11th hour, movie, global warming, leonardo, dicaprio
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Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend - Mandarin Orange Patchouli
Reviewer, Ken O. and I must have very different body chemistry because this deodorant was an absolute BUST for me.
When did I find out that it did not work? On my way to a job interview while overdressed in interview attire in 100 degree heat with no A/C in my vehicle. As I cursed Nature's Gate, I chided myself for trying something new for such an important meeting. I was afraid to create wind by moving too quickly for fear my funky "secret" (pun intended) would be out.
Unbelievably disappointing for me. The only reason it got 2 stars is because 1) It smells absolutely delicious, 2) Like it's claims, it is definitely residue-free, 3)Paraben- & aluminum-free, 4) 70% organic, 5) vegan/cruelty-free.
All those goodies, however, do not make up for the fact that I spent $5.49 (at Whole Foods) for a product that does not work.
Recommended for Light sweat-ers and generally unstinky people who just want pretty-smelling armpits (um...for like the first minute or so, anyway).
keywords: Natures, Gate, Organic, deodorant, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli
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Kiss my Face Liq. Rck. Deodorant is NOT ORGANIC!!!
An important note: the liquid rock is perhaps a fancier way of saying roll-on ?? A very effective one, I might add, but I'm getting ahead of my review.
About 2 years ago I quit using KMF deodorant after using it for a few years. I had noticed the packaging had changed and peeked at the back to make sure the ingredients hadn't either. If it ain't broke...
Lo & behold, it had. KMF added "Trisodium EDTA". I urge you as a responsible consumer to do a search on EDTA using neutral sources (meaning they have no stake in the cosmetics business) and make an informed decision thereafter. And always be leary of the word "Fragrance" in an ingredient list.
The downside? Due to lack of neutral regulation, companies don't need to disclose exactly what ingredients formulate said "fragrance".
Shame 'cause I loooooooved my Patchouli scented roll-on. It definitely worked overtime in the Arizona summers. I haven't found a natural deodorant with that kind of power since.
keywords: Kiss My Face, Deodorant, Liquid rock
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Citradish with real citrus essential oils cleans dishes effectively!
"Our Citra Dish with Rinse Aid is an all-in-one formula that leaves dishes spotless and shining.", says Citrasolv, LLC, the parent company.
I agree with that statement. My dishes get just as clean if not better than the old Cascade I used to use.
No spots, no food particles!
The Green: Chlorine Bleach-free, No synthetic perfumes or dyes, No phosphates, EDTA or NTA, Biodegradable, Septic-safe, Vegan, packaging is 100% recycled paper
The Bad: N/A
Note: My box looks very different & does not state "Ultra Citra Dish" like the image I uploaded, nor can I find it on the website. My box is orange-colored with a logo containing a half drawn/half photo image of an actual Orange on it. So it is assumed that a) I have the original version b) "Citradish" is the same as the "Ultra Citradish".
keywords: dishwasher, detergent, cleaners
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Dishes were still Dirty with Ecover's Dishwasher Powder
I wanted to love this dishwasher detergent, I really did. The problem is, however, that I consistently had dishes come out dirty. Especially my glasses on the top shelf.
The product claims that it "Removes dried on food and tough stains". But for us, that meant just moving it to other dishes.
We have hard water so like Ecover suggested, we filled both cups (as always) and still got the same results.
The Bad: I took away two stars for the fact that the claims of "sparkling" dishes and dirt removal were untrue in our case.
The Good:
1) Biodegradeable
2) Vegan
3) Carton is 95% recycled & 100% recyclable
4) No Phosphates nor Chlorine Bleach
5) Per the company, Ecover's ecological factory has a "grass roof for insulation, wood beams from sustainable forests and bricks made from coal mine waste"
Bottom Line: Super Green Company, Product needs work!
keywords: dishwashing detergent, ecover, biodegradeable
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