Friday, April 18, 2008

Wow, send out a link

And get some responses. : )

Just added to my reading list are:
Living Like Ed: A Guide to The Eco-Friendly Life by Ed Begley, Jr.

Here's what Amazon.com says about it:
Review
“Filled with sound advice and first-hand experience from someone who has been walking the walk for more than 38 years, Living Like Ed provides a wide array of practical options for anyone who wants to make his life a little-or a lot-greener. Ed Begley is more than a beloved Hollywood figure; he¹s an all-American hero, and Living Like Ed is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to becoming more environmentally savvy that light greens and bright greens alike will find themselves dog-earing for years to come.”
—Treehugger.com

Product Description
FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING

A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money!

These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life.

And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic.

From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.
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So yeah, that already made it to my shopping cart. I'll run it by Oen when he gets home! : ) I also found this DVD:
Living with Ed: Season 1

So that has made it to the top of my netflix queue.

Here's what netflix has to say about it:
Step into the eco-conscious home of actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. as he walks the walk of the green lifestyle in the first season of his reality show. Ed bakes tofu brownies in his solar oven, makes toast with bicycle power and takes a spin with Jay Leno in a 1909 Baker electric car. All the while, Rachelle, Begley's impossibly patient wife of 13 years, humors her husband while trying to adjust to his sometimes obsessive behavior.

So I'm excited about both of those things. Thanks Carey, for the book recommendation! : )

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For moms out there or anyone who is planning a pregnancy in the future, this book and website were recommended to me. Apparently it's a hot pick on Amazon.

Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care by Deidre Imus

Product Description
"The essential, parent-friendly guide to raising a healthy child in our increasingly toxic environment.The second volume in the New York Times bestselling Green This! series, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy kids. Environmental activist and children's advocate Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced by children in every age group -- from infants to adolescents and beyond. With a focus on preventing rather than treating childhood illnesses, Deirdre concentrates on educating and empowering parents with information such as: * How to make sure your child is vaccinated safely * Which plastic bottles and toys are least toxic * How to lobby for safer school environments and support children's environmental health studies * Advice from leading "green" pediatricians and nationally recognized doctors such as Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. Chock-full of research and advice, Growing Up Green makes it easy for you to introduce your child to the "living green" way of life. "

And if you are interested in learning more about the author, Deidre Imus' webpage is here.

The first book in the series is called Green This! Volume 1: Greening Your Cleaning. Both look really awesome.

Thanks for the recommendation Linz! : )

Anyway just wanted to post with some new ideas due to the feedback I've gotten, I hope this is helpful to you! : )

I also want to say. . . I want solar panels so bad!!!

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