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Tips to Eat More Local This Year #SCJgreenerchoices #spon

April 28, 2013 by Diane · Leave a Comment

These tips to eat more local this year are sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own.

With spring comes an abundance of fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. There are a number of ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your diet, one of which is to eat locally produced foods. Come check out my article on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog to learn a few tips to help you eat more local foods!

Disclaimer: I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own.

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Meatless Monday #Recipe: Italian Brown Rice with Lentils #Scjgreenerchoices

April 22, 2013 by Diane · Leave a Comment

This meatless Monday recipe is sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own.

Coming up with a high-protein, meatless meal can be easy if you keep your pantry stocked with a few key ingredients. One item on my list of ‘must-have’ pantry staples is lentils. Including them in your diet provides protein and plenty of fiber and iron, as well. This recipe for Italian Brown Rice with Lentils is an easy, one-pot meal that requires little attention and offers plenty of nutrition! Come check out the recipe on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog and tell me what you think.

Disclaimer: I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own.

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Easy Easter Craft : Use Decoupage for Natural Egg Decor! #sp

March 25, 2013 by Diane · Leave a Comment

This easy Easter craft post is sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are mine alone.

Spring is one of my favorite seasons as nature starts to defrost and come alive again. Flowers start to peek out of the ground and my local farmer’s hens start laying eggs, leaving me with a great selection of natural décor to decorate my house!

One way I use up extra egg shells is by making a basket full of decorated eggs to adorn my table. Decoupage is a very easy craft to learn and is simply the act of using a special sort of glue to adhere things onto a surface. In this case, you can use dried flowers, small magazine photos, wrapping paper, or even old sheet music to decorate the surface of a hollow egg. Come check out my article on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog to learn how to make this Easy Easter craft to decorate your own table.

Disclaimer: I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are mine alone.

Filed Under: Green Living, greener choices, SCJ · Tagged: craft, easter

Easy Tips To Help You Go Green This Year! #SCJgreenerchoices

January 28, 2013 by Diane · 3 Comments

The New Year is finally here and many people set out to make better-for-you resolutions such as quit smoking, start exercising, get organized and eat healthier. This year I challenge you to make a resolution that is not only good for YOU, but also good for our planet. Come check out my post on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog for a few simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint this year.

Disclaimer: I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

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Meatless Monday Recipe: Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans #SCJgreenerchoices

January 21, 2013 by Diane · 2 Comments

During the chaos of the holiday season it’s easy to fall back on quick and not-so-healthy dinner options. Now that the New Year has arrived, I am determined to make a few changes to my family’s diet. Two of my goals are to start eating more vegetarian meals and to experiment with different types of grains. Come check out my recipe for Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans. It is a quick and easy Meatless Monday recipe using ingredients that can easily be stored in your pantry for busy nights.