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May 2010 Blog Posts (28)

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Happy Memorial Day!

Isn't Memorial Day wonderful? It seems to come right at the perfect time each year. Its always a long weekend because it always falls on a Monday and it it really marks the fact that Summer has arrived. You have the NBA and the French Open and if you don't happen to be a sports fan, Peonies are in bloom!

Now we would be remiss if we didn't recognize this holiday for what it really is about, which is to remember all of the men and woman who have… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 31, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

PEACH 2 FEST: Art-LIVE Music-Fundraiser-Food-Block Party - FUN! Sunday, June 13th, 11am-6pm

PEACH 2 FEST at Peach Tree Pottery Studio/Gallery is only 2 weeks + 1 day away!



When: Sunday, June 13, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM



Where:



Peach Tree Pottery

3795 Boise Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90066

(310) 567-2708



Cost: FREE. Open to the general public.



We are celebrating 11 years in Mar Vista with PEACH 2 FEST.



ART - LIVE MUSIC - FOOD – FUNDRAISER - BLOCK PARTY - FUN!!



Produced by Peach Tree Pottery, eyespyla.com,… Continue

Added by Linda Mechanic on May 29, 2010 at 7:42am — No Comments

Feature Friday Member: Nikki Gilbert

Introducing the inspirational Nikki Gilbert. You may recognize her because she won our Mother's Day Erbaviva give-away, but she has so much more to offer than simple luck! We are very proud to feature her and also to sell her book, Gilbert Green in our store. Please get to know Nikki by requesting her friendship through her profile… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 28, 2010 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

Another way to help with the GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL - this time ONLINE!!

It's tough to sit back and watch a natural disaster devastate our environment. When I first heard about the spill, images of sea otters and endangered albatross helplessly covered in oil came rushing into the forefront of my mind. At one point I ended up on my favorite travel website researching ticket prices to New Orleans, and laughed at myself. As if one person could make a difference... Then I thought - what am I thinking? That goes against so… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 27, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Amazing Kids! RECYCLED PROM DRESS

This week's amazing kid is Elizabeth Rasmuson. Using gum wrappers, she decided to make her own prom dress, and her date's vest to match. Not only did she recycle an unconventional item, she created a piece of art!

FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS:



GARNER, Iowa — An Iowa teen is all bubbly over her one-of-a-kind high school prom dress she made out of gum wrappers. Elizabeth Rasmuson made her dress – and matching vest for her date – out of blue and white wrappers from… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 26, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Recipe: Leftover Summer Salad!

We try to recycle everything to get the most use out of it. When I mention recycling food, a few eyebrows come up. It's not what you think! I'm talking about leftovers here. Yes, leftovers. I know that I always end up saving everything from dinner, packing it away in the fridge, intending on eating or using it later in another meal.



Today's summer salad features teriyaki chicken, avocado, carrots, and tomatoes for a fresh twist on leftover… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 25, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Spreading the love...

We posted this on our facebook this week, but thought that it warented a mention on our blog. Our baby The Little Seed would not be nearly the store or online community it is without the love and support we get from our customers and readers, just like yourself. As printed in the LA Times we received some of that love from our friend Joel McHale,… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 24, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Another great energy saving tip from Michelle Blue!

This is actually two (or three) parts in one image...



1. on HOT summer days, when you are not in your house using the natural light - close your blinds/curtains to cut down on the heat coming into your home. This will keep the air conditioning from coming on and keep your home cool. (you can also keep them closed in the winter to cut down on drafts to save on the heat)



2. on nice days, keep the blinds curtains open for as long as… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 22, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Feature Fridays: Summer Van Wagoner

Last year we ran a very special give-away on The Little Seed in celebration of Soleil's birthday. All you had to do was write in and explain why a getaway to Vegas was the perfect thing for you. Soleil had spent her birthday there at The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino with a bunch of friends and wanted to give someone else… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 21, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

You can help clean up the oil spill simply by having your hair cut... here's how:

If you are in need of a new hairstyle, we know where you can send your old locks, and by doing so help to clean up the massive oil spill of late. We are all know that hair collects oil, which is why we are forced to shampoo it. Makes sense right? Well what is more eco than what the nonprofit Matter of Trust has been making called 'booms'. They are essentially mats made out of hair, but it doesn't stop there. You can send your old fur coats, nylons,… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 20, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Waddup Wednesdays!

Do you own an old gas powered lawn mower? Well the South Coast Air Quality Management District is giving people in their area the opportunity to come and turn in their old lawn mowers for an electric powered lawn mower, for a steep discount. It doesn't matter how old your lawn mowers is as long as it still runs and they will replace yours for a steep discount on a brand new electric powered one. Not only is it quieter, but its better for the… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 19, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Alternative Eco-Cleaning by Snug Organics

One of our favorite pajama companies sent us this blog today, about an eco-alternative way to clean the house. We thought it was worth sharing with you. You can ready more from them at www.snugorganics.com. Let us know what you think of this method. Has anyone tried this? Do you think it works?

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Vinegar is a versatile liquid that results from the… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 18, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

On a health note...

It has long been said and believed that fish is just about the healthiest thing you can eat. Its often been reported that salmon carries cancer fighting agents, that fish oil keeps you laughing like you did when you were a kid, and a diet of fish and salad will keep you trim and fit.

All of these things may be true, but in recent years we have also become more aware of the health implications of eating too much fish due to dangers of mercury.… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 17, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

What's in your Toothpaste



Tuesday, May 4, 2010



We all know about the harsh chemicals in our cleaners, our make up, our foods, but what about our toothpaste. That's right toothpaste. We all have our favorite brand, we use it religiously every morning and night. What are we putting in our mouth? As I write this I go to my bathroom and grab the toothpaste my teenager uses. Guess what the only ingredient listed is "Active Ingredient Sodium Fluoride 0.243%(0.16 w/v… Continue

Added by Tiffany Bare on May 14, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Feature Fridays: Tami Main!

Welcome to one of our favorite blog days here at The Little Seed - Feature Friday's! Its so much fun for us to choose one member each week to hand the blog over to, so that they can share a bit about themselves. We have the best members in our little community and we love to celebrate them. This week we are featuring Tami Main another strong mama who has started her own thing: A skin… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 14, 2010 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

Foodies and Tree Huggers Unite!

There are chefs that come to mind when you think of sustainability and eating out. Perhaps the biggest name amongst them being Alice Waters and her brain child Chez Panisse. Her vision from its inception in 1971, was to combine the experiance of a dinner party at home with the "finest sustainably-sourced, organic, and seasonal ingredients, locally grown and harvested in ways that are… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 13, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Pick of the Week: Erbaviva for Mother's Day Winner!

Congratulations to Nikki Murphy Gilbert who we picked out of the bamboo bowl this week! Nikki is pregnant with twins and so the Erbaviva Pregnancy Gift Set is really perfect for her. Nikki is also a writer who tells stories about how to help the planet - YAY! To learn more about her and her books check out her profile… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 12, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Raking Leaves helps the Planet...

Some great advice from one of our favorite members, Michele Blue. Michele just moved to California from Indiana, so welcome her to her new state and request her friendship! She has great ideas for simple ways we can help our planet and we love to post them here. Let us know if you have ideas you want to share by emailing us here or at littleseedblog@gmail.com.



Since moving to California - I have really become ANTI-leave blower (especially… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 11, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Amazing Kids - A Mother's Day Video

Look at all of these sweet kids answering questions about their mommies. With Mother's Day being yesterday we thought this was the perfect Amazing Kids post for today, because kids say the cutest things, especially about their… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 10, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Happy Mother's Day!

To all of the wonderful mothers in our Little Seed community and around the world we wish you the best day imaginable! To be a mother often means to give the biggest part of your heart and your life to your little ones - and although you receive many gifts of joy in return, its one of the most selfless things in the world to be a mother. So to those that give your best-self everyday to your kids, we celebrate you today!!



Don't forget to… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on May 9, 2010 at 9:54am — No Comments

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