Jennifer Chait

RIVERWIRED BLOG: GREEN HOME

Jennifer is a full-time unschooling mama to Cedar, professional blogger, and freelance writer. She's a tad obsessive about architecture, green living, music, and travel. She recently moved back to the lovely, rainy, Pacific Northwest after too many New Mexico years.

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  • Eco-Friendly Christmas Stockings Nov 12, 2009

    It’s never too soon to start thinking about a green Christmas. Once fall hits Christmas can sneak up on you quickly and the more prepared you are the less stressful the holidays will be. Also, if you need special gear,... more

  • Green flea prevention and treatment Nov 11, 2009

    If you’ve got a furry friend then more than likely you’ve dealt with fleas. Fleas are little trouble makers for sure, but before you resort to toxic treatments that can get all over your green home, try some natural prevention... more

  • Organic Thanksgiving Beverages Nov 10, 2009

    When planning your green Thanksgiving menu, don’t forget about the drinks! It’s easy to keep it green nowadays because there’s a wide array of yummy organic beverages, perfectly suited to Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas. Organic wine: Many companies offer great... more

  • Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Nov 10, 2009

    We recently looked at why you should go vegetarian more often - meat = bad eco-footprint. Thanksgiving is actually a really easy meal to go vegetarian with and that means a super green Thanksgiving. Families tend to serve more veggie... more

  • Are Pay-As-You-Throw trash programs fair? Nov 7, 2009

    As of 2006, the last time the EPA took down stats, about 7,095 communities were participating in Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) programs. PAYT programs are unit pricing or variable-rate pricing programs for trash disposal. Basically, residents are charged for the collection of... more

  • Fight Off Three Home Toxins Nov 3, 2009

    There are so many toxins out there nowadays - from auto emissions to mercury in the water to pesticides in city parks and more. You can’t stop your exposure to all things toxic, but what you can do is limit... more

  • Eco-rate Your Green Home Products Nov 3, 2009

    There’s a newer green consumer site in town. Ok, not THAT new. Eco-rate launched last May and aims to make green living a little easier with reviews of green home products that weigh “The environmental and economic costs of product... more

  • Wellness Water Filters - Clean and Enhanced Home Water Nov 2, 2009

    Wellness Enterprises makes water filters for the home kitchen, bathroom, and even products for on the go. Of course we talk about water all the time here, and I usually go with drinking tap. However, since not everyone is down... more

  • Reduce the lead in your home water supply Oct 31, 2009

    There could be lead in your water supply and that’s not a good thing. Lead can cause delays in physical and mental development plus deficits in attention span and learning abilities in children. Adults may experience increased in blood pressure... more

  • Sustainable & Stylish Home Pet Gear Oct 30, 2009

    Plastic dishes and boring cotton sleeping spaces for your pets are not only NOT eco-friendly, but typically look way out out of place in a stylish home. Not to mention, if you want a green space for you why not... more
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