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Shop Green: Yes, Virginia, you CAN find pretty, shiny things made in developing countries under fair trade conditions that you can actually feel GOOD about purchasing. Look for a fair trade shop near you, or visit www.originalgood.com

Live Green New Orleans has covered how to buy organic food (see previous post HERE). Now you may want to double check just how safe IS your cookware? Why go to all the trouble of buying organic foods only to cook them in toxic pans?

Next time you find yourself making groceries, make sure these items are on your list to build a magic tool kit for cleaning your home with safe, nontoxic cleaning agents. Before you start mixing, make sure you have a few supplies like spray bottles, used toothbrushes, eye-dropper, cellulose sponges, rags from old t-shirts or towels.

Live Green New Orleans would like to wish everyone a wonderful, safe and environmentally-friendly holiday season! Should Boudreaux bring on a stain or two, we’ve got you covered with this handy list of secret weapons for removing those holiday stains without harming your health or the planet.

No matter if you’re flying, driving, taking the train or staying home, practice common sense this holiday season to avoid the flu. Get plenty of rest, wash your hands often, drink water, exercise when you can, and carry anti-bacterial wipes or sanitizers that contain at least 60 percent alcohol, the minimum needed to kill germs on contact.