tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149893822024-03-13T10:09:06.784-07:00Recycle with KBK at Home.... blog, blog, blogThis blog is to share what is going on in the world of recycling and eco living. Who's doing what, with what and where? Is it enough? Can we inspire others?
The answer is "YES" so start sharing.
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currently,brainstorm and impliment future ideas.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-76538467117264174032011-04-16T18:43:00.000-07:002011-04-16T18:43:42.022-07:00Earth Day in Snohomish April 22, 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.naturalclothingcompany.com/files/2803180/uploaded/Flags-Karen_icn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://www.naturalclothingcompany.com/files/2803180/uploaded/Flags-Karen_icn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.naturalclothingcompany.com/store/2803180/about_snohomish" title="Snohomish WA">Snohomish, WA</a> is one of the most beautiful towns in the Northwest, surrounded by snowy mountains, pristine lakes, rivers, green fields with rich agricultural soils in a valley and a great friendly community. Earth Day and preservation of our area is very important to us. On April 22nd at 2pm many of the area organizations, businesses and individuals will share their activities, educate about recycling, pruning fruit trees, designing eco friendly gardens and much more. The event is sponsored by local <a href="http://www.naturalclothingcompany.com/" title="organic clothing">Natural Clothing Company</a>, <a href="http://www.grillabites.com/html/locations/snohomish.htm">Grilla Bites Cafe</a> and <a href="http://www.thumbnailtheater.com/">Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater</a>. Funds will be raised for <a href="http://www.communitysustainable.org/">Foundation for Sustainable Community</a><a href="http://www.communitysustainable.org/"> (</a>www.communitysustainable.org), which offers community-building events, workshops and cooperatives - green technology, permanent agriculture, and living authentic and meaningful lives. We'd love for you to join in!<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-47255734513643231822010-07-05T13:42:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:43:25.997-07:00Tour Nine Canyon Wind Farm in Kennewick, WA<div align="left"><b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/livingsustainablyinsnohomish/newsletters/march-2008/posts/living-sustainably-in-snohomish-county-july-2010/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.energy-northwest.com%2Fgeneration%2Fnine_canyon.php" rel="nofollow">Nine Canyon Wind Farm Tour<img align="right" alt="" height="188" src="https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/185352/544c223057e3671546a05ef2f2f56b59/image/jpeg" style="margin: 5px;" title="" width="142" /></a></span><br />
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On Friday, July 16th, a tour of the <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/livingsustainablyinsnohomish/newsletters/march-2008/posts/living-sustainably-in-snohomish-county-july-2010/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.energy-northwest.com%2Fgeneration%2Fnine_canyon.php" rel="nofollow">Nine Canyon Wind Project</a> located in Kennewick, WA, is being organized. Traveling from Everett to Kennewick will require a little more than four hours of drive time. The tour runs from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and includes a forty-five minute power point presentation and a walk to one of the turbines to see the inner workings and hear an explanation of the controls.<br />
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Energy Northwest requires a minimum of ten people to conduct the tour and we are currently looking for those who would be interested in carpooling to visit and learn about renewable energy in Washington State. There is no charge for the tour. Sixty-three turbines, some 200 feet tall, consisting of three 100 foot blades generate 96 MW of clean energy. Phase Three of the project, the latest addition to the farm, includes towers of 260’ and blades with 148 foot spans.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Come join Anne Dottai and the folks at Grilla Bites for their </b></span><br />
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Environmentally stimulating surroundings the benches are salvaged church pews and the beautiful fir bead board you see lining the organic salad bar are also a Second Use find. Anne has taken the “green” concept beyond what even the most environmentally friendly business has. She uses an energy- efficient water heater, biodegradable utensils, and all locally grown produce.</b><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" /><input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" /><br />
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<b>“This plant will position Everett as the global leader in environmentally responsible beverage manufacturing and distribution,” Winter said.</b><br />
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<b>The proposed 1 million square foot facility could create up to 1,000 jobs with a projected payroll of over $61 million. </b><br />
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<b>“We have a great opportunity to have a very clean industry,” commented Mayor Ray Stephanson on Wednesday.</b><br />
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2720 Hoyt Ave Everett, WA. 425-252-5400</b><b> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Located next to the Everett Public Library, Skotdal Real Estate's newest mixed-use residential/retail project represents an “urban living” model that puts people within walking distance of places to work, shop and play. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Additionally, it is transit oriented, has outlets for electric cars and plenty of bike storage - the units are highly energy efficient and many of the building materials were made from recyclable substances.</b></span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>We are excited that Sean Staub of Skotdal Real Estate has agreed to be our host.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-snohomish-county-march-2010/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.library-place.com%2Flibrary-place" rel="nofollow">click here</a> to view the website </b></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-71676301061225722022009-11-18T07:35:00.000-08:002009-11-18T07:35:27.648-08:00Support Local Business Snohomish Holiday Market Opens Nov. 19th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SwQULXXpTnI/AAAAAAAAAXo/62Zpyb3G3Sg/s1600/CatXmashat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SwQULXXpTnI/AAAAAAAAAXo/62Zpyb3G3Sg/s400/CatXmashat.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><b>Visit the Snohomish Holiday Market from Nov.19- Dec. 27.<br />
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The Market will be open:<br />
Thursdays from 11-5,<br />
Friday from 10-7<br />
Saturday from 10-7,<br />
Sunday from 11-5<br />
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The Market features over 6,000 sq ft of arts, crafts and other surprises.<br />
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Vendors will change each week so you'll want to visit often.<br />
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Vendors are still being accepted.<br />
Historic Downtown Snohomish<br />
Snohomish Marketplace<br />
1234 First Street, Snohomish, WA 98290<br />
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For more information visit:<br />
<a href="http://snohomishholidaymarket.com/">http://snohomishholidaymarket.com</a><br />
<a href="http://snohomishholidaymarket.blogspot.com/">http://snohomishholidaymarket.blogspot.com</a><br />
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For more information contact:<br />
SnohomishHolidayMarket@live.com<br />
SnohomishHolidayMarket@gmail.com<br />
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Thanks for Supporting local Community.</b> <br />
<b> Photo is from Erickson Creations which you will see at the Market.</b><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-52192795744649478922009-11-03T18:46:00.000-08:002009-11-03T18:46:21.383-08:00SDTF to Host Green Drinks November in Snohomish County<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SvDqqo3GitI/AAAAAAAAAXg/GRMbnd1JEyY/s1600-h/GREENDRINKS+SNOHOMISH+COUNTY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SvDqqo3GitI/AAAAAAAAAXg/GRMbnd1JEyY/s640/GREENDRINKS+SNOHOMISH+COUNTY.jpg" /></a><br />
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<strong> <span style="color: darkred; font-size: x-large;">H</span> </strong> emp has a long history of textile uses. Because of its inherent rot and abrasion resistance and high tensile strength, the bast fiber long was used in products such as sails and ropes. Its cultivation requires no pesticides, nor irrigation except in drought conditions, and it will grow in a range of geographical areas and climates. In recent years, as interest heightened in organically grown fibers and eco-friendly production processes, hemp found a niche market in organic apparel. <a href="http://textileworld.com/Articles/2009/September/Departments/Quality_Fabric_Of_The_Month.html" target="_blank">click here to read more</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-80321754226551631622009-10-06T16:11:00.000-07:002009-10-06T16:11:58.692-07:00Green Drinks Snohomish Count on Oct 14th at 5-7pm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SsvOgLZI-II/AAAAAAAAAXA/EzJMo9Eeufk/s1600-h/old+broadway+mall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SsvOgLZI-II/AAAAAAAAAXA/EzJMo9Eeufk/s320/old+broadway+mall.jpg" /></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Join <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturalchoice.net%2Flisting%2Fapothecaryinthyme.htm" rel="nofollow">Apothecary and Thyme</a>, <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgirleyfuzion.com%2Fmassage.html" rel="nofollow">Earth Cocoon</a>, <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fsharingwheels.org%2F" rel="nofollow">Sharing Wheels</a>, <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anabelsgallery.com%2F" rel="nofollow">Anabel's Framing and Gallery</a>, <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fmaps%3Foe%3DUTF-8%26ie%3DUTF-8%26q%3DBroadway%2BPostal%2BService%2B2531%2BBroadway%2CEverett%2C%2BWA%2B98201%26fb%3D1%26gl%3Dus%26hq%3DBroadway%2BPostal%2BService%2B2531%2BBroadway%26hnear%3D%2CEverett%2C%2BWA%2B98201%26view%3Dtext%26latlng%3D17925114524590383996%26dtab%3D3%26ei%3Dl0vLSregMqaKtgONu604%26oi%3Dmd_references%26sa%3DX" rel="nofollow">Broadway Postal Services</a>, <a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009/link?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fbroadwayhobbiesshop.com%2F" rel="nofollow">Broadway Hobbies</a> who are the businesses at the "old Broadway Mall"</span></strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span> <div> </div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>What's more green than having several business in one building? Even better the building stands on the site that use to be the Darigold Creamery. </strong></span> </div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Remember to bring your glass or mug so you can toast our planet "while we figure out ways to NOT toast the planet!" </span><br />
</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #006600;"> Not to be Missed ....... SEE YA THERE</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #006600;"> </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #006600;"><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-october-2009">click here</a> to print your invitation <br />
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We look forward to your active participation.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sponsored by <a href="http://transitioneverett.ning.com/">Transition Everett</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">There will be two showing of this</span>;<br /><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Aug 22nd from 10am to 2pm at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://transitioneverett.ning.com/events/event/listByLocation?location=PUD+Commissioner%27s+Room">PUD Commissioner's Room</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Aug. 23 from 2pm to 4pm at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://transitioneverett.ning.com/events/event/listByLocation?location=Everett+Public+Library%2C+downstairs+meeting+room">Everett Public Library, downstairs meeting room</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Visit </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.powerofcommunity.org/cm/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1" target="_blank">The Power of Community</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> website for more information.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />See you there!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-80851530268766335212009-07-13T16:45:00.000-07:002009-07-13T17:10:06.574-07:00USE Natural Cleaning for Your Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvInu1q-jI/AAAAAAAAAV4/pCXIlr2sJBo/s1600-h/countertops.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 131px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvInu1q-jI/AAAAAAAAAV4/pCXIlr2sJBo/s320/countertops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096766600935986" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Countertops</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers.</span></span></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lemon: Dip the cut side of a lemon half in baking soda; wipe with a wet sponge and dry. Don’t use on delicate stone, like marble or stainless steel (it may discolor).</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Liquid Castile soap: This is safe on marble. Stir 1 tablespoon liquid Castile soap into 1 quart warm water. Dampen a cloth with the solution and wipe surface. Rinse, then dry with a clean cloth.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></li></ul> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvIn8PDCJI/AAAAAAAAAWA/lgqA0b7J7d0/s1600-h/garbage+disposal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 92px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvIn8PDCJI/AAAAAAAAAWA/lgqA0b7J7d0/s320/garbage+disposal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358096770197031058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Garbage Disposal</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" >Try this natural cleanser.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lemon: Cut a lemon in half, then run both pieces through the disposal.</span></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvLEFmNvXI/AAAAAAAAAWI/T8cpkcdir3k/s1600-h/food+storage+containers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 137px; height: 103px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvLEFmNvXI/AAAAAAAAAWI/T8cpkcdir3k/s320/food+storage+containers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358099452769713522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plastic Food-Storage Containers</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" >Try this natural cleanser.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lemon: To bleach stains from tomato soup and other acidic foods on dishwasher-safe items, rub lemon juice on the spots, let dry in a sunny place, then wash as usual.</span></li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvLEbbhdcI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/tIiVaXM20uo/s1600-h/pots+and+pans.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 127px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvLEbbhdcI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/tIiVaXM20uo/s320/pots+and+pans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358099458630448578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pots and Pans</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" >Try these natural cleansers.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Borax: Rub borax into cookware with a damp sponge; rinse well.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table salt: Sprinkle salt on cookware to absorb excess grease. Dump out the salt before washing as usual. (Not recommended for nonstick cookware).</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ketchup: To remove tarnish from copper and brass cookware, squeeze ketchup onto a cloth and rub it on pots and pans. They should go back to their coppery color in minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with towel.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cooking oils: To combat cooked-on debris on cast-iron pans, make a scrubbing paste with vegetable oil and a teaspoon of course salt; then rinse with hot water.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dishwasher</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers</span></span>.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Borax: If the machine has a distinct odor, sprinkle borax in the bottom, let it sit overnight, then wipe down with a damp sponge. No need to rinse; just run the next load.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vinegar: To disinfect the interior of the machine, pour 1/2 cup vinegar into the reservoir and run an empty cycle. Or place a small bowl filled with vinegar on the bottom rack and run an empty cycle.</span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvMRaQTQAI/AAAAAAAAAWg/oMI-Hw5cWZY/s1600-h/small+appliances.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 96px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvMRaQTQAI/AAAAAAAAAWg/oMI-Hw5cWZY/s320/small+appliances.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358100781164871682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coffeemakers, Can Openers, and Other Small Appliances</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:85%;" >Try these natural cleansers.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vinegar: Pour equal parts vinegar and water into the coffee machine’s water chamber, then switch on the brew cycle. Halfway through, turn off the coffeemaker and let the solution sit for about an hour. Turn it on again to complete the cycle, then run several cycles with clean water.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking soda: To clean a can opener or food processor, dip a toothbrush in a paste of 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 teaspoon water and use it to dislodge gunk.</span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Glassware</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers</span></span>.</span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vinegar: For spotless hand-washed glasses, add 1 cup vinegar to the rinse water.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table salt: Salt won’t scratch the way a scouring pad can. To get out stubborn stains, add some salt for extra abrasion and scrub.</span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Silverware</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers.</span></span></span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking soda: To combat tough grease stains, dip a moist stiff-bristled brush in washing soda and scrub away.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toothpaste: Put a dab of toothpaste on a soft cloth, rub it onto the tarnish, then rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.</span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvMRRvH3JI/AAAAAAAAAWY/aT4sS2j8_88/s1600-h/stove+burners.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SlvMRRvH3JI/AAAAAAAAAWY/aT4sS2j8_88/s320/stove+burners.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358100778878229650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stove Burners, Stovetop, and Oven</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers.</span></span></span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking soda: In a dishpan, soak burners in 1 gallon warm water and 1/2 cup washing soda for 30 minutes. Rinse and dry.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Liquid Castile soap: Add a few squirts of liquid Castile soap to 2 cups hot water. Apply to the stovetop, the burners, and the vent hood to cut through accumulated grease.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table salt: If there’s a spill in the oven, pour salt on the spill to soak it up. When the oven is cool, wipe with a damp sponge.</span></li></ul> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Stained Teacups and Coffee Mugs</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Try these natural cleansers.</span></span></span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking soda: Fill with 1 part baking soda and 2 parts water and soak overnight; rub with a sponge and rinse.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table salt: Sprinkle salt on the outside of a lemon peel; rub the affected area till clean.</span></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-88587161078564884102009-07-01T09:56:00.000-07:002009-07-01T09:59:47.523-07:00July 8th GreenDrinks Snohomish County<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SkuVm7wGGTI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/BBy6d7K3Tn8/s1600-h/lowell+artworks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 114px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SkuVm7wGGTI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/BBy6d7K3Tn8/s320/lowell+artworks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353537078166952242" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Lowell Art Works will be our Host for the new Snohomish County GreenDrinks day of the second Wednesday of the month. <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11033422&msgid=209450&act=XO9E&c=185352&admin=0&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fseattletimes.nwsource.com%2Fhtml%2Flocalnews%2F2002111377_shoreline07m.html" target="_blank">Everett Shorlines Coalition </a>would like all to celebrate this evening nearly 10 years of appeal, negotiation, endless conversations, fundraisers, tears/laughter, and a tremendous sense of accomplishment with the adoption of the <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11033422&msgid=209450&act=XO9E&c=185352&admin=0&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everettwa.org%2Fdefault.aspx%3FID%3D1230" target="_blank">Marshland Sub-Area Plan. </a></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/july-greendrinks-snohomish-county"><span style="font-weight: bold;">click here to find out more</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-91269422826420086482009-06-17T16:25:00.000-07:002009-06-17T16:27:10.604-07:00Make Sure Your Garden Furnitue is GREEN<h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://homefashionsu.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/is-you-garden-furniture-green.html">Is you Garden Furniture Green?</a></h3> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; 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font-size: 10pt;">This Spring, Make Sure Your Garden Furniture is Truly Green</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><em>Furniture scorecard helps consumers find sustainable garden furniture</em><br />Published May 18, 2009<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="width: 53.5pt;" width="71" align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 8.05pt;"> <td style="border: medium none rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0in; background-color: transparent; height: 8.05pt;"><br /></td></tr> <tr style="height: 1.6pt;"> <td style="border: medium none rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 0in; background-color: transparent; height: 1.6pt;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" preferrelative="t" spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"><v:path gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect" extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" ext="edit"><v:shape alt="http://www.nwf.org/images/clear.gif" id="Picture_x0020_20" spid="_x0000_i1025" style="width: 49.5pt; height: 0.75pt; visibility: visible;" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata title="clear" src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCLAUDI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_image001.gif"></v:imagedata></v:shape></o:lock></v:path></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></v:shapetype></span><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">MONTPELIER, VT - As Americans begin gearing up for the warm summer months they will discover many garden furniture brands claiming to be “eco-friendly,” “green,” or “sustainably harvested.” Unfortunately, few of these products have been rigorously audited to verify such claims. To help consumers make informed choices when purchasing garden furniture, the National Wildlife Federation has released its third annual Garden Furniture Scorecard. The scorecard catalogs retailers selling Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified garden furniture—the most rigorous system for distinguishing wood products in the market.<br /><br /><a href="http://homefashionsu.typepad.com/my_weblog/">click here to read more</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-87644929661653834032009-06-09T16:09:00.000-07:002009-06-09T16:15:30.377-07:00Homespun Fabrics has Eco Friendly Fabric<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Si7sf8v6mYI/AAAAAAAAAUc/sW1l2wpXQMk/s1600-h/clean+the+air.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Si7sf8v6mYI/AAAAAAAAAUc/sW1l2wpXQMk/s320/clean+the+air.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345469841362557314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Home Fashions U talked with Homespun Fabrics today on HomeFashionsU Blog Talk Radio.<br /><br />Learn about <a href="http://www.homespunfabrics.com/drapery-fabrics.aspx">their fabric</a> and the <a href="http://www.homespunfabrics.com/fanpleat.aspx">fan pleated drapery system.</a><br /><br />They have fabric that <a href="http://www.homespunfabrics.com/actibreeze.aspx">cleans the air</a>.<br /><br />click to listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Home-Fashions-U/2009/06/09/HomeSpunFabricscom-talk-to-Us-Today">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Home-Fashions-U/2009/06/09/HomeSpunFabricscom-talk-to-Us-Today</a><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-42689401975088658252009-05-21T08:10:00.000-07:002009-05-21T08:11:24.820-07:00Trashion Show SDTF Gala 2008<object width="576" height="432" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/1147971025024" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/1147971025024" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="376" height="232"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-15973293377015960842009-05-05T09:22:00.000-07:002009-05-05T09:25:19.034-07:00Green Drinks Snohomish County May 14th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SgBoY334IDI/AAAAAAAAAUE/TAL4FV8lzVQ/s1600-h/val+toast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SgBoY334IDI/AAAAAAAAAUE/TAL4FV8lzVQ/s320/val+toast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332376735331131442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No the Drinks are not Green, you can drink anything you like. Plan to meet others who understand how important it is to live sustainably. So come and meet like mines who support one another in taking action in the way that we live.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.grillabites.com/html/locations/snohomish.htm" target="_blank">Grilla Bites Organic Cafe </a>one of the Market Sponsor will be hosting <a href="http://www.greendrinks.org/" target="_blank">Green Drinks </a>on May 14th from 5:30-7:30pm. So come on by...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is your invitation:<a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-may-12-2009" target="_blank">http://community.<wbr>icontact.com/p/greendrinks/<wbr>newsletters/greendrinks/posts/<wbr>greendrinks-may-12-2009 </a></span><a href="http://community.icontact.com/p/greendrinks/newsletters/greendrinks/posts/greendrinks-may-12-2009" target="_blank"><br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-498481115298661282009-04-30T07:16:00.000-07:002009-04-30T07:34:21.537-07:00Organic Clothing in Snohomish<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Sfm2pPucsZI/AAAAAAAAAT0/RTrFdYkXlKU/s1600-h/classicnature.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Sfm2pPucsZI/AAAAAAAAAT0/RTrFdYkXlKU/s320/classicnature.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330492453681934738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wow... just found out we have several businesses in Snohomish that sell organic clothing, and bedding. I am soooo excited.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://classynature.com/cart/index.php?main_page=page&id=2&chapter=0"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.classynature.com</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-3707823792061761092009-04-23T09:32:00.000-07:002009-04-23T09:41:29.423-07:00Recycle Sunbrella Fabrics - Recycle Indoor Furnitue with Outdoor Slipcovers<h2><span style=";font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Custom Outdoor Draperies, Cushions and Outdoor Slipcovers. Recycle your favorite chair from indoors to outdoors with a Sunbrella Slipcover.</span></span><br /></h2><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SfCZMvM4KJI/AAAAAAAAATs/mjVbqHxflpw/s1600-h/sunbrella.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SfCZMvM4KJI/AAAAAAAAATs/mjVbqHxflpw/s320/sunbrella.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327926803287255186" border="0" /></a><br /><h2 style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-size:100%;">In harmony with the environment</span></h2> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Decades before today´s "green" movement, Glen Raven, Inc. committed to exceeding industry benchmarks for environmental stewardship. Through ongoing initiatives with our vendors, trade partners and customers, we will stay in the forefront of protecting our environment. Below are some of the ways Glen Raven continues to protect air, earth and water while producing quality, high-performance textiles.</p> <h3><span style="font-size:100%;">Sunbrella<sup>®</sup> offers recycling service for customers. <a href="http://homefashionsu.typepad.com/"> read more here</a><br /></span></h3><br /><h2><span style=";font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';font-size:12;" ><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><br /></span></span></h2><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-23321563104336351012009-03-20T06:47:00.000-07:002009-03-20T06:49:11.644-07:00Vote the EARTH - Mar 28th - Turn the Lights OFF<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0" width="300" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://www.voteearth2009.org/support/banners/VoteEarth_300x250_switch.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><embed src="http://www.voteearth2009.org/support/banners/VoteEarth_300x250_switch.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="250"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-66292828688903373242009-03-19T08:41:00.000-07:002009-03-19T08:45:05.509-07:00Cheri Baby and ReUse<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/ScJoSMEcNxI/AAAAAAAAATU/aqErVMczGjQ/s1600-h/jackandjill.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 188px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/ScJoSMEcNxI/AAAAAAAAATU/aqErVMczGjQ/s320/jackandjill.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314925171937392402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Cheri and Jonathan</span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />I meet Cheri via FreeCycle Snohomish when I was offering up Computer Monitors for recycle.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">I just loved the energy she and her family have.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />You have got to check out her blog, and be inspired by her</span>.<br /><br /> <a href="http://jackandjillofalltrades.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks Jack and Jill and Family!</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-75159980828875720372009-03-12T12:42:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:53:25.457-07:00ReUse/RePurpose from Park Bench Patterns<div align="center">From a Stadium Blanket</div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SblnKFyXVfI/AAAAAAAAATE/O8tLv7PJf4Q/s1600-h/from+a+blanket.JPGsm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312390658509985266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SblnKFyXVfI/AAAAAAAAATE/O8tLv7PJf4Q/s320/from+a+blanket.JPGsm.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">From a Quilt<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SblnFHLcGlI/AAAAAAAAAS8/Q7iPSmJXZBU/s1600-h/from+a+quilt.JPGsm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312390572984244818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SblnFHLcGlI/AAAAAAAAAS8/Q7iPSmJXZBU/s320/from+a+quilt.JPGsm.JPG" border="0" /></a> Simply wonderful<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-24762418677796264082009-03-05T04:43:00.000-08:002009-03-05T04:49:19.890-08:00What's Your Carbon Footprint?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Sa_KHarcomI/AAAAAAAAAS0/PTYdeBR908A/s1600-h/footprint+sm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309684714462552674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/Sa_KHarcomI/AAAAAAAAAS0/PTYdeBR908A/s320/footprint+sm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Wednesday, March 11th</div><div> </div><div>Snohomish County PUD</div><br /><div>Everett Brown Bag Workshop </div><br /><div>2320 California Avenue, Everett</div><br /><div>11:30 am (networking lunch begins)</div><br /><div>Noon to 1:30 p.m.</div><br /><div>RSVP - Terri Hopper (425) 783-8275</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Climate change and greenhouse gas management are receiving a lot of national attention. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will affect the way we do business and how we build our communities. As our understanding of the impacts grow and more legislation is passed, more opportunities arise for each of us to help reduce greenhouse gases.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As a follow up to our feature article in the Winter 2009 Elements Newsletter, The Sustainable Development Task Force is offering a carbon footprint brown bag. Sharon Wright and Shannon Tocchini with HDR, Inc. will discuss greenhouse gas management and carbon footprint assessment. We will also present carbon footprint assessment examples and provide you with resources and tools you need to get started on your own path to reducing your carbon footprint.</div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-39698134127199095602009-02-24T15:44:00.000-08:002009-02-24T15:46:50.150-08:00Recycled Art Workshop?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SaSG4cGQzjI/AAAAAAAAASE/S3HAhNzaflA/s1600-h/workshops1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 91px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SaSG4cGQzjI/AAAAAAAAASE/S3HAhNzaflA/s320/workshops1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306514565122543154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><strong>What is a Recycled Art Workshop?</strong></p><p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The recycled art workshops will go over basic ideas of where to find good artable junk, materials and tool safety considerations, and then open up into a free-for-all hands-on art creation session with professional Bellingham sculptor, Thor Myhre on April 18th from 1-3 pm.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">We will host a 2nd Recycled Art Workshop, Sunday, April 26th from 1-3 pm with a similar intro and Carol Oberton of the Bellingham Procession of the Species Parade will help participants create art from RE Store junk in an animal-based theme. Come work on your own costume for the parade on May 2nd!</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Limit: 20 participants for each Recycled Art Workshop. Children under age 10 must have a parent or guardian register and accompany them. Adults are guaranteed to have a great time too. Contact <a href="http://www.re-store.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=12&id=2:jason">Jason Darling</a> to register.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">These workshops are a part of the 8th Annual Recycled Art and Fashion Show with 5 galleries in 3 cities. <a href="http://www.re-store.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107%3Arecycled-art-a-fashion-show&catid=59%3Arecycled-art&Itemid=111">Learn more about the Art and Fashion Show here. </a></span><strong><br /></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14989382.post-51445344524312066032009-02-10T06:20:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:47:23.506-08:00Recycle Old Greeting Card Deadline<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SZGvihhALqI/AAAAAAAAAR0/jkNSwJ1aifI/s1600-h/st+judes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 173px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LZhN5rMd28s/SZGvihhALqI/AAAAAAAAAR0/jkNSwJ1aifI/s320/st+judes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301211244038991522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >Thanks Sarah for this info from the Herald Newspaper in Everett.</span><img src="http://www.heraldnet.com/g/t.gif" height="5" /><br /><span class="section-text-small"><nobr></nobr></span><span class="blog-summary1"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >You can actually put them up for reuse through the <a href="http://www.stjudesranch.org/help_card.php">St. Jude’s Ranch Recycled Card Program.</a><br /><br />St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City, Nev., will be accepting used greeting cards from all occasions through Feb. 28. Though this popular program was temporarily suspended, it’s back up again thanks to a recent reorganization.<br /><br />Children make the cards new again by attaching a new back made with recycled paper. Cards are then sold in packets of 10 for $8. Children receive payment for their work and learn the benefits and importance of going green, according to St. Jude’s Web site, where you can place orders for the recycled cards by e-mail.<br /><br />Send used cards for any occasion here:<br /></span> <ul style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i>St. Jude's Ranch for Children<br />Card Recycling Program<br />100 St. Jude's St.<br />Boulder City, NV 89005</i></span></ul></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.recyclewithkbkathome.com</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384826578424286308noreply@blogger.com0