Archive for May, 2009
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009What with all the bike posts and tweets I write, ya’ll might be under the impression that I’m some kind of super hardcore dedicated cyclist… which is not completely accurate. Sure, I ride occasionally throughout the winter, and once the nicer weather comes I’m much more likely to be on that bike… but also, at [...]
DIY Light Pipes
Monday, May 11th, 2009I came across this several months ago and thought it was so cool, but forgot entirely to post until seeing it recently on lifehacker! By installing 2-liter clear bottles that are filled with water into your ceiling, you make “light tube,” or a slightly directed sky-light. This is so neat, and I imagine it having [...]
Tiny Choices Weekly Roundup!
Sunday, May 10th, 2009Wherein we summarize all the fun and information from the previous week for your convenience! Last week on Tiny Choices: Monday: Karina asks for help with degreasing her washcloths. Tuesday: Jenn rounds up some timely biking links for the two-wheelers in the crowd. Wednesday: Karina reflects on her recent move. Thursday: Jenn posts some options [...]
Easy Peasy Tip: Pack light, pack smart!
Saturday, May 9th, 2009The next time you are packing for a trip, pack as lightly as you can. It will save your back, it will save weight (and therefore gas) in the vehicle you’re traveling in, and it will make you feel more relaxed to not have to worry about how to get all your luggage from point [...]
Tiny Choices Giveaway: The Body Shop Community Trade Basket!
Friday, May 8th, 2009May 9th is World Fair Trade Day, a concept we wholeheartedly support! You can attend events, watch videos, read and participate in blogs and forums — but of course the whole point is spending your dollars (and only when they really need to be spent) in ways which will directly and positively impact real people [...]
Tiny Choices Survey: Stephanie!
Friday, May 8th, 2009Vital statistics (name, age, location, link to website/blog)? Stephanie Brandelius Kline, 41 1/2, Northern CA Store I manage: http://www.marinkidsconsignment.com/ My outlet: http://mahalo-a-nui-loa.blogspot.com/ I also digiscrap (no paper!) and make cards (sold through Cafe Press, no waste!) http://www.cafepress.com/mahaloanuiloa How do you reside (apartment or house, roommates)? Single family home with 3 kids and my best buddy [...]
Yoga Mat Graveyards
Thursday, May 7th, 2009We here at TC HQ are big fans of the yoga, in all forms: free and online, hot ‘n sweaty, and everything in between. Guest poster Roz wrote about awesome natural rubber mats, which help yogis avoid the PVC issue. But… the time comes in every yogis practice when their mat kicks the bucket– so, [...]
Moving Greenly: Update
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009I recently posted about my efforts to move greenly, so I thought I really should post a follow up! Boxes: I called around for a bunch of quotes and I *did* find some local crate rental companies. However, the cost of crates is almost prohibitively expensive – several dollars for each crate, and I knew [...]
Bikes, Biking, and Bicycles
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything bike-related, so here are a few fun tidbits for the two-wheelin’ folks out there: ******************************* Bike Lift in Trondheim, NorwayI know, it seems strange and bizarre– but Trondheim, Norway has encouraged cycling by installing a simple lift on BBrubakken, one of its steepest hills. (As an aside, where [...]
Help Me Help My Washcloths!
Monday, May 4th, 2009Tiny Choosers, I need your help! I have been using the oil cleansing method to clean my face for several years – I mentioned it in a tell-all post on personal hygene. The way you use the oil cleansing method is you rub your face all over with a mixture of oils, then you wipe [...]
Tiny Choices Weekly Roundup!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009Wherein we summarize all the fun and information from the previous week for your convenience! Last week on Tiny Choices: Monday: Karina shares a particularly appalling video of low-phosphorus detergent haters! Tuesday: Jenn takes some baby steps towards growing edibles! Plus, Earth Rocks! Wednesday: Karina confesses her Shower Curtain Shame. Thursday: Guest Post! the no [...]
Easy Peasy Tip: Use a Kitchen Basin!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009When you’re rocking out in your kitchen, and find yourself turning the water on and off constantly as you prepare your meal to rinse off your hands, consider using a kitchen basin instead. Fill a bowl with water and use it to rinse off your hands as you go along. You can also use it [...]
Tiny Choices Survey: Vanessa!
Friday, May 1st, 2009Vital statistics (name, age, location, link to website/blog)? Vanessa Lauria, 27, Rochester, NY, www.pidgepidge.etsy.com How do you reside (apartment or house, roommates)? I live in a 3rd floor apt with my boyfriend and crabby cat. Are your housing decisions dictated by choice or necessity? Please explain. We’re renting a small cozy apartment by necessity. We [...]
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