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Re: Can panic attacks be controlled as they happen to you?

lara — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:48:59 -0000

I saw a wonderful woman who taught me how to manage the attacks I was having and now I dont get them at all as a result of her techniques. She seemed expensive to me but after only 2 sessions I was in control again. Check out www.real-changes.com worth a visit to her!
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Re: Panic Attacks Can Be Controlled

lara — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:54:59 -0000

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/barefoot-wine-review-giveaway.html

lara — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:29:34 -0000

I would like to try the Barefoot white Zinfandel, looks yummy.

I would love to post a button on my blog about yours! www.cheapandeasyhousekeeping.blogspot.com<br />:)

iluvplaydoh at gmail dot com

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/01/visions-of-sugar-plums-still-dancing-in.html

lara — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:47:00 -0000

ooohh I love these pictures :)
And thanks for your comment

Re: http://www.trucosfacebook.com/2009/04/truco-hacer-popo-pet-society.html

lara — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:49:10 -0000

Funciono!!Pero mi pet hizo caca marron.Le hice poner la cara >.< y me funciono!

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/07/one-more-to-add-to-collection.html

lara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:43:00 -0000

Oh this is so great! I love all your drawings, you are so talented!! Love love love it:)

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/08/difference-between-media.html

lara — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:11:00 -0000

beautiful !!

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/09/harajuku-lovers.html

lara — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:13:00 -0000

Oh I absolutely love it!! It's better than the original photo I think :)!
I don't know if I have a question, but I'm really curious to know how long you are drawing and if you were always that good :)
haha, I can't say how much I love the way you draw!
If I'm allowed to do it, I would love to take my favourite picture of yours, scale it up and make a big picture for my room out of it :)!
xx

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/09/why-not-benje-williams.html

lara — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:42:00 -0000

haha that looks cute :)

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/09/taylor-swift.html

lara — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:56:00 -0000

looks great! She looks even more beautiful on your drawing!

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-valentine.html

lara — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:41:00 -0000

You make the world look like a beautiful place.
I'm already in love with this photo and your wonderful appropriation made me fall for it all over again.
I wish you had also drawn the other picture, with the boy smiling, that one is adorable also. <3
Lara.

Re: http://prairie-mama.blogspot.com/2009/08/struggle.html

lara — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:10:49 -0000

I too struggle with depression and I too have a little boy that is already exhibiting signs of having the same disease. I'm on medication, he sees a therapist but no meds yet. I have a lot of guilt and sadness that he, at the tender age of 8, is already struggling so much emotionally. So I have no words of advice but just support and to say, yeah, I'm in a similar situation. I hope your friend had some encouraging words for you.

Re: http://prairie-mama.blogspot.com/2009/09/any-guesses.html

lara — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:12:09 -0000

If you made those, they're beautiful! And I am envious of your talent.

And you remind me that I would really like to get a clothesline up this coming spring. The weather is already bad where I am, so no use doing it until then.

Re: What Perez Sez: Satisfy You’re Inner Bitch.

lara — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:48:29 -0000

Im SO watching

Re: Pink DS Lite Watch

lara — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:08:00 -0000

I find a lot of cool pink merchandise at www.kokopink.com - I'm a pink-a-holic :)

-L

Re: Pink DS Lite Watch

lara — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:09:00 -0000

I find a lot of cool pink merchandise at www.kokopink.com - I'm a pink-a-holic :)

-L

Re: Deus, Divinus, Dividere, Divinity, Unity and Suchness | The Cosmic Tap

lara — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:46:31 -0000

neat thinking. is your premise that early on, people realized that any idea of separateness from the universe was illusory? or that they saw the dividing / observing loop (real or not) as some divine game?

Re: Nevada Results; Robocalls; Blacks and Latinos

lara — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:51:00 -0000

Hilarious and egg on the faces of the KKKlintons that despite all their most disgusting campaign tactics-- the racist Robocalls on top of weeks of racist race-baiting, attempts to pit Blacks and Latinos against each other, closing down the caucus sites early, refusing to allow Obama supporters to register and even turning away people from the unions who had endorsed Obama-- the Clintons still lost in Nevada.

It's the delegate count that decides these caucuses and primaries, and Obama played it smart this time-- fanning out and encouraging turnout statewide, with Obama winning close to 2/3 of the counties in Nevada and winning the delegates.

The KKKlintons attempt to disenfranchise Nevada voters backfired, and now, we need to make them hurt in South Carolina.

Folks, this is WAR that the KKKlintons have declared on the African-American people, and we have to fight back just as hard.

Hillary KKKlinton had a 25% lead over Obama in Nevada just a month ago and it evaporated-- Hillary's blood is in the water, and it's time to cover and devour her and that racist jerk, Bill KKKlinton.

If Hillary were nominated by the Democrats, then nobody in my neighborhood would vote for the Democratic ticket in November-- if that means that John McCain wins, then so be it. A tiny, minor price to pay for teaching the Democrats a crucial lesson, that they cannot insult our people and reach power at our expense, and that if they try, that they will suffer a hellish reckoning.

Leading up to the primary in South Carolina, the KKKlintons will be trying all these tactics, you can count on it, and we have to be ruthless back. Bring your camcorders everywhere and record everything the KKKlintons attempt. Get in their faces and INTIMIDATE the Clinton campaign people.

Don't be brutish or obviously mean, be subtle yet also tough. Harass and frustrate the Clintonites, tantalize and thwart them, get into the KKKlinton campaign staffers' heads and demoralize them. They wanted the war like this, and they're gonna a reckoning more horrific than anything they could have imagined before.

Re: I need a vacation!

lara — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 11:17:51 -0000

Hope you do get some kind of break soon, Chuck. :) take care!

Re: Race Report

lara — Sat, 26 Jun 2004 18:49:00 -0000

That sounds great!! The pic with your daughter is the cutest :-)

Re: Strength Twice, and a Decision

lara — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 16:32:00 -0000

Go you, for sure!!!

Re: 4 Miles of Fury!

lara — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:53:00 -0000

Impressed and inspired, thank you :)

Re: Next Race

lara — Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:18:00 -0000

Dude this sounds right up your alley!! You will have great fun!

Re: A Little Lazy

lara — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 19:29:00 -0000

Sounds like the rainy darkness was in your head as well as outside today, hope tomorrow is brighter.

And congratulations on your plump little monkeys :)

Re: Fitness Journals

lara — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:31:00 -0000

I gained 60 lbs in a year's time and it took another 6 years before I finally was able to get down to business and take 40 of it off. I definately was my own worst enemy and would constantly sabotage myself or just crap out because I didn't get instant results. A mental shift definately needs to take place, like the shift that takes place when a smoker is finally able to quit after several failed attempts (did that too). I think with eating, like smoking, there is the component of junky behavior that makes the next fix worth far far more than the consequences - if not for pleasure, than to at least keep the withdrawal sickness at bay.

Anyway Chris, maybe you are saving humanity a little when you demonstrate first hand what a person can do when they make the committment to themselves. When I'm at work, I talk about how great I feel and how happy I am. I hope that my enthusiasm about running, improving health, and my emerging fit body is silently working on people's perceptions (and not just annoying them). Maybe some time they will say to themselves "I totally can do that too!"

And thanks for an interesting post :)

Re: 8 Miles (not 10)

lara — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:33:00 -0000

You could break a bank window, or steal a car, or streak (reduce chafing) before you hit the trail, then you could watch a very exciting episode of COPS.

Re: Foundation

lara — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:16:00 -0000

Actually Chris, I appreciate you sharing this process with us. Successes, stumbles, self-analysis, readjustment, changes of mind, changes of heart...We all do it and it's all part of that journey, right? I think that the winding path is what prompts us to deeper introspection. If it was always completely linear would we be as motivated to open ourselves to more, to ask more questions and seek more answers?

Enjoy the ride :)

Re: The yarn has eyes…

lara — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:40:00 -0000

You know, it's all because you went to the yarn shop without me. I would have cleansed the evil from the yarn by my presence. Maybe you will know better next time.

:-)

Lara

Re: Maybe if I give Blogger a good kick…

lara — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:16:00 -0000

< squeal > EARS!< /squeal >

:-p

Re: Still here…

lara — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 08:15:00 -0000

So, if white wine goes with vanilla, red wine goes with chocolate and blush goes with strawberry, what wine goes with neapolitan? Maybe you just pour a little of everything in your glass?

We really need a bartender for Girls' Night - don't they train them in such things? :-)

Re: Guess who’s back…

lara — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:44:00 -0000

Silly - don't you know that checking your blog is part of my morning routine? :-)

Lara

Re: I’m back from the hoilidays, the vacation, the test, the vapor, the everything…

lara — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:37:00 -0000

You're back! Yay!

So, does that score mean that you did Awful yet again?

:-)

Re: Why stop there? Let’s do the whole anatomy!

lara — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:26:00 -0000

Don't start the Christmas Wars. I'm warning you........

Re: Hey All You Nice Readers,

lara — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:08:00 -0000

Post a list of 200 of your favorite blogs - will help you spread the love around too!

aztekh[at]gmail.com

Re: Instant Survey: Sustainable Housing

lara — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:12:56 -0000

I live in an old house as well, and I agree that using and re-using counts too. I also use florescent lights, and bundle up instead of turning up the heat in the winter. I don't even heat the upstairs of our old home, last year my bedroom got down to 34! I garden and compost.

Re: Instant Survey: Guilty Pleasures

lara — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 14:12:36 -0000

I still buy too much non organic clothing, although I use and re-use it, am currently using old clothes to make a heavy quilt.

Re: Instant Survey: Sustainable Media Solutions

lara — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 22:03:14 -0000

I have used Netflix since Jan 2002, they're great. I also buy stuff used on ebay and half.com, and I sell on both too when I'm done with the book/cd/dvd. I really don't think "they" (the great computer gods in the sky I guess) have gotten downloading movies to be easy, fast, and successfull enough to make that worthwhile - YET. It will happen, just as it's getting much easier, smoother, with music.

Re: Treehugger Homework: Drive The Speed Limit

lara — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 17:14:12 -0000

If you don't believe it just try it. When I first heard this argument a few weeks ago I decided to give it a go for one full tank and see if my mileage improved. I drive a Toyota Echo and drive on the interstate to go to work. I got 380 miles instead of 320 miles by dropping my speed down to 65 from 80 . I also quit "scooting" while at lights, you know where everyone inches up just a little while waiting? I drive a stick so I figured I was wasting gas doing that too.

Re: TreeHugger October Contest: "Old Faithful"

lara — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 18:29:18 -0000

Hi Cynthia,

Good for you, I love my diva cup as well! But my true old faithful is a 2 person table, it was the first piece of furnature I purchased 11 years ago, and I've used it ever since. It's been painted, the chairs recovered many times, side flaps taken off, put back on, screws replaced, but keeps hanging in there!

Re: Senku: Mazda's Solar-Topped Hybrid Concept Car

lara — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:13:17 -0000

I saw this car in the Toronto Star, and I have to admit it's a GREAT visual, attention grabbing design. Very hot. And finally a really sexy treehugger car! So how are these doors attached....?

Re: Whole Foods Goes Biodiesel

lara — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:24:24 -0000

I can see how these groceries start at an area with 75% of the pop. with bachelors degrees. I have to drive a bit to get to any organic shopping store. And Emil, I do see how this happens, personally, I hate Wal-Mart, and won't shop there, but how do you convince someone not to? It's just going to get worse, I heard on NPR today about cloning food animals, and people really want the U.S. to buy into these ideas. I'm done, going to get out of it, do my own thing.

Re: Corn Burning Stoves

lara — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:18:27 -0000

Actually, I have some farmer friends (here in Indiana) that use one of these. It works great! Of course they grow their own corn, but it smells good, burns good, and they're very happy with it.

Re: Stop Consuming...after you buy this book.

lara — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:49:14 -0000

Hi Jack,

Do you EVER shop at WalMart? Just wondering. I don't. A lot of us don't buy much, but it is nice to buy something that teaches us more about how we choose to live, gives use options, and ideas rather than to buy things without thought. Yes, I immediatley went to half.com and bought a second hand copy of this book. A lot of the stuff I buy I turn around and sell when I'm done with it, and I tend to buy second hand too.

Re: Instant Survey: Pets

lara — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:06:39 -0000

I love my pets, I have 6 rescued dogs, and 3 cats, all of which are well cared for and live inside. Some of the exotic animals are the one's I feel sorry for, wild cats like Oscolots, skunks, sugar gliders. Animals that really aren't domesticated. I can't see how large wild cats can be happy in a pen, not hunting their own food and so on. But as for domesticated dogs and cats, so many of them are in shelters and need homes. They can't live on their own any more. It's great to take in a rescued animal. Also, I would never actually buy a dog or cat. The purchase of pets just encourages breeders, many of who do not know a lot about breeding or run puppy mills. With so many in shelters it's silly to go buy a purebread animal.

Re: Instant Survey: Pets

lara — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:08:06 -0000

There is a point I forgot to make earlier, people should not have a pet if they can't afford to take care of it. I work for a vet and am so discouraged and sick of people whining about the cost of pet care. If one doesn't have the finances they shouldn't get a pet. I like everyone elses points too and am glad that others agree about dogs and cats - at this point they're domesticated to do anything else. Mine also love their "jobs", the poodle allerts everyone, the doberman is the boss, the husky mix mothers everyone, the coon hound likes to find things, the rotweiler mix is the protector of all. As for having time to spend with them, I'm home most of the day 4 days a week, and even though they're inside dogs we go out and play a lot and they have free reign of the whole house. My husband and I let them sleep with us so it's more of a den like environment.

Re: Instant Survey: Halloween

lara — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 18:39:16 -0000

I love halloween but am not doing any of it this year. Last year I put up a ton of decorations and had 200 full size candy bars to give out. Only 10 or so kids showed - and I live in a large city! I could only figure that since it's a large city maybe it's considered unsafe or something. So this year I didn't bother :(

Re: Instant Survey: Do You Drive An SUV?

lara — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:53:13 -0000

That would be cute on a t-shirt!

Re: Instant Survey: Airplane Travel

lara — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 18:36:34 -0000

I fly maybe 6 times a year. I have taken the train before and would take it more often if not for two issues. One, trains get delayed a lot, even on the track waiting on freight trains. Two, when I try to plot out longer trips there are huge lengthy lay overs in large citys and this makes the time issue even larger! One reason I don't drive cross country is I don't want to put the wear and tear on my car, a very fuel efficient Toyota Echo.

Re: "Weird Eco Habits" Contest: Time to Vote

lara — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:20:37 -0000

I'm all for Terry and his creative lawn. I've often wondered why people continue to mow. People/Scientists at Purdue Univ. developed a type of grass that only grew 3-4 inches tall (or some reasonable amount). From what I heard (true??) Scotts Lawn Care bought the patent to prevent it from getting on the market.

Re: Un-TreeHugger: The Inverted, “Trendy” Christmas Tree

lara — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:15:42 -0000

Ok, I guess the above comment makes sense, but I was going to comment that putting trees up this way helps a lot if you have cats that enjoy exploring in the tree. It's harder for them to get into one hung upside down.

Re: How to Protect Your Natural Fiber Shower Curtain

lara — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:51:43 -0000

I think I've figured out the trick to fabric shower curtains - they must be allowed to dry out between uses. This means you really can't shower everyday (personally, I think it's better not to shower every day anyway, we all over use showers!) I have one and it's never molded, but my husband and I only shower 2-3 times a week.

Re: TreeHugger Survey: Do you use Gmail?

lara — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:08:05 -0000

I've been using gmail for about a month and so far love it. Like others here, I was tired of the yahoo interface, adds, and so on. I had a email account through my internet provider (roadrunner) but it had very little storage and was not user friendly. It's also very easy to locate "old" emails using gmail.

Re: Carol Young's Undesigned Line

lara — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:37:11 -0000

These are cute clothes, I looked at their website too. They seem fashionable and yet functional. Wish I could afford them, everythinga appears to be $150 plus (a pair of pants I loved were $250, on sale!)

Re: Tea Tree Oil: This is How I Use it

lara — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:17:02 -0000

You can also put a few drops in your shampoo to help with dandruff/itchy scalp. I also use it on my dogs cuts or scrapes too.

Re: Zand’s Organic Herbal Lozenges

lara — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 15:30:24 -0000

Taste must count for something, and I tried to like the blueberry version, but yuck! Are the others better?

Re: TH Reader Feedback: How's Our Commenting System?

lara — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:43:48 -0000

I agree with keeping the comments with the original and moving or not having related articles, and I like the idea of having related article titles only and if you want to read one click on it.

Re: Q&A. Green Appliance Comparison Shopping

lara — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:45:00 -0000

We bought an LG washer/dryer combo over 6 months ago and think it's great. It takes some getting used to because it dries differently than conventional dryers and things can be damp for a minute, but then finish drying. It can wash twice the amount it can dry making an old fashioned clothes pole almost necessary. We knocked 1/3 off our electric bill and it's supposed to use less water too (hard for us to tell). Another great feature is it takes up less space. They plug into a 110 (regular) outlet and require no venting since the dryer works by condensation. The LG models are more expensive than some others (Haier), but from what researched they are of better quality and preformance. Good Luck!

Re: Is There a Eco-Friendly Alternative to Caustic Drain Cleaners?

lara — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:26:12 -0000

I'm a fan of avoiding the situation to begin with. Save bacon grease and re-use it. Keep a small old coffee can (metal) to dump other grease into and pitch it once a month or so. Brush your hair before you shower to reduce the amount of hair that may go down the drain. As for tree roots, once the problem is remedied, there is a chemical (alas) that can be flushed twice a year to keep the roots at bay. Any type of air can or plunger can cause more trouble in a house with any age.

Re: Instant Survey: Grocery Shopping

lara — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:21:29 -0000

I shop at Wild Oats, Trader Joes, and we just got a Sunflower Market. I buy mostly organic, at least natural with no chemicals/hydroganated oils, etc. I buy as much local produce as possible and if you live in Indiana, parts of Chicago/IL, Madison, WI try the milk & yogart from Traders Point Creamery, it's organic/grass fed and tastes great!

Re: Poisonous Teflon Chemical To Be Eliminated

lara — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:01:03 -0000

I love all my cast iron cookware. It's really easy once you get the hang of it, I can even cook gravy in it. I also keep a stainless steel stock pan and soup pan.

Re: Flexible Cutting Boards: Minimalist Dream or Disposable Nightmare

lara — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:06:11 -0000

I don't have any of these, but use a very large marble cutting board. Most of the time I cook in a way where I cut veg first and meat later, but even if that's not the case it's large enough to use half for veg and half for meat. I've had it for about seven years now, and it's still in great shape. I cook often.

Re: Instant Survey: Last Night's Dinner

lara — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:32:22 -0000

Why bother at this point, but oh well...not eating organic damages the enviornment because a lot of the non-organic food is sprayed with chemical crud, those chemicals go into the envrionment. Meat treated with growth hormones & antiboitics hurts the environment becase it helps to create super bugs that are resistant to antiboitics. As for the poor workers, they're poor to us, although in their own countries they may be making a killing, to us it's nothing. I still won't shop wal-mart (a.k.a. the evil place.) I'm fine with eating meat, I just prefer free-range animals that have been able to have a decent life before being eaten. While not everyone can eat all organic, if you can, please do and for health sake anything you eat the skin of should be organic, like apples.

Re: Instant Survey: Fast Food Nations

lara — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 12:24:51 -0000

I almost never eat fast food, but there is One healthy, environmental friendly, organic fast food place - Evos, I think they're only in Floridia right now.

Re: End of the Line - Where Giant Ships Go When they Die

lara — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:15:02 -0000

Lloyd - good suggestion, those are some amazing pictures too.

Amy - I'd never thought about it either, it is quite amazing.

Thanks,

Lara

Re: Instant Survey: Talking Trash

lara — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:44:35 -0000

I agree with MGR, it's not like we don't have at least an idea which way a poll like this will go, it's the comments and ideas they bring about that are more interesting. And it is good for all of us "treehuggers" to see what others are doing.

I recycle plenty, although no where in my area takes cardboard/paperboard, so that's part of my waste. I compost. Indianapolis provides 96 Gallon trash bin, one per family, that they empty every week! UGH! Mine is never anywhere near full.

Re: Quality of Organic Dairies Ranked by Survey

lara — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:57:05 -0000

I love the organic milk I get from Traders Point Creamery in Indiana. www.tpforganics.com for list of locations - outside of Indiana too. I can go pet their cows and watch them be milked. It's pasturized, of course, but not homogonized, so the cream still floats to the top. Yummy.

Re: "Eco-Packaging" Finalist: Netflix

lara — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:24:43 -0000

I'd love to see them made from recycled paper, that would be great! They do re-use the paper sleaves (they aren't cardboard). I put the flap that comes off in my recycling too. Thanks!

Re: \"Eco-Packaging\" Contest: Time to Vote

lara — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:16:03 -0000

And the disc inserts are used over and over and over again.

Re: TreeHugger Picks: Eco-Laundry

lara — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:33:11 -0000

I love my LG washer dryer combo unit (one machine washes & dries). I acutally don't dry with it much, but hang things outside or on a european type drying rack I built. It hangs from the ceiling, I lower it, throw on wet clothes/towels, raise it back up where it's out of the way. Since heat rises it makes use of the extra heat near the ceiling.

Re: Instant Survey: Tuning In

lara — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:27:54 -0000

I'm with you carl, my tv is just for DVD's. I only watch if a tornado may be coming through. It's nice not to be bombarded with advertisements and when you think about how unreal so many shows are - from comedy to drama - no one's life compares. How depressing, no wonder people's expetations are never met. I think people would be much better off not wasting time watching tv.

Re: We Need Your Questions for Lester Brown

lara — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:30:43 -0000

I also think population control is important. I would not call it "under control." Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should knobstuner. When populations get out of control things start occuring to take action and reduce the population - plagues and so on. I wish the U.S. would stop giving tax credits for children. Why should people get extra money for having children when a lot, about half, of property taxes go to schools and every homeowner- children or none - pays property taxes. And yet only people with children get child credits on taxes. Maybe property taxes should stay the same and those without children should get the tax credit. (Gee, can you tell I'm not ever going to get a child tax credit?)

Re: Bamboo Computer Mouse

lara — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 06:35:40 -0000

There's something to be said for using what you have too, instead of tossing one more mouse into a landfill to buy a new bamboo one. But I will certainly think of this when the mouse I have kicks the bucket.

Re: "Unexpected Green" Contest: Sponsored by Earth

lara — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 18:15:06 -0000

I love Earth shoes, they account for 5 of the 7 pairs of shoes I wear; but $1.00 for each pair registered? I'd be okay with that if the shoes didn't cost about $100 each pair on average. Even 10% would be $10.00. I guess every bit counts, but come on.

Re: Wal-Mart is Going Organic

lara — Sat, 13 May 2006 08:41:56 -0000

Wal-mart is trying to get the people that refuse to shop there to start, they want everyone! I agree - they have a long way to go before I'll step foot in a Wal-Mart. I also saw the movie "The High Cost of Low Prices," it's imacting. Note, other big box stores have similar effects, business ethics, but perhaps they aren't as cut throat as Wal-Mart or try to make an effort (i.e. Target), so try to shop from local, sustainable, or re-sell, resources as much as possible.

Re: IKEA UK Will Charge For Plastic Bags

lara — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:41:13 -0000

I was in Ireland this winter and they charge .10 cent for a bag everywhere. I'm under the impression it is a bag tax implimented by the gov't. I wish we'd have one here in the U.S.!

Re: The Truth About Coconut Oil

lara — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:39:57 -0000

I use it on my face instead of lotion. It actually works to clear up zits because of the acid in it.

Re: Instant Survey: Green Energy Purchases

lara — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:54:11 -0000

Here in Indianapolis they offer green energy for just pennies more, but you can't do it and another program - having a set rate for a year. I went with the set rate and have been saving over what I used to spend.

Re: How to Stay Cool This Summer (While Saving The Earth—And Some Cash)

lara — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:31:42 -0000

I've heard that the reason for drinking hot liquids is that they warm up your core temperature and this makes the actual temperature not feel as hot.

I don't have any a.c., one thing we've found is to pull in cooler night air and then turn off the fans in the morning.

Also, there is a product called a 'chillo' out there, add water and slip it in your pillow - it really does work. They also make pet chillo's which could help the kitties. And I really wouldn't worry too much about the kittens, all of mine have found the good spots in the house, they probably deal with the heat better than I do!

Re: Freeganism: The Art of Dumpster Diving

lara — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:54:23 -0000

I've seen employees going through pitching veg & fruit at Wild Oats and wondered why on some of it. Parts looked totally fine. One would think they'd at least offer it up to employees first.

Is there any legal issue with digging stuff out of store's trash?

Re: Share Your Green Epiphany

lara — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:49:27 -0000

Mine happened when I quit smoking. It never made sense to care about green living, habits, etc. until I quit damaging myself and those around me. My habits are now much healthier - both to myself and the environment.

Re: Instant Survey: Flying The Eco-Friendly Skies?

lara — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:58:45 -0000

I haven't purchased them for flying yet (I have a terra pass for my car) and it is something I'm "guilty" of, I love to travel. So I'm considering it. Someone really needs to develop "beam me up" technology...

Re: Reader Question: Need Help with Kitchen Appliances

lara — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:07:03 -0000

I bought a Maytag Gemini Stove with 2 ovens. One is smaller, the other regular size. We use the small oven 95% of the time - I'm sure it saves a lot of energy.

Re: TreeHugger T-Shirt Design Contest: Time to Vote

lara — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:26:37 -0000

I think you need to note that they are not listed in the voting section the same order they are in the previous post where it shows them all - I nearly voted for the wrong one.

Re: Green Burials

lara — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:57:57 -0000

Wonderful, I'm so glad to see this getting some attention. If you need motivation for green burials read the book "Stiff." There is a little info on them in there - as well as a lot of info on what happens to bodies to be preped for burial, and those donated to science (and that too in my opinion is another form of a 'green' burial - get a little extra use out of a body.)

Re: The Deluded World of Air Conditioning

lara — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 13:05:56 -0000

I'm in Indiana - with no ac, and am handling it just fine. I find I do need a sweater when I go inside stores & restaurants though!

Re: The Deluded World of Air Conditioning

lara — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:54:14 -0000

Hey Bottleman - I thought I was the only person that appreciated a basement - LOL. I've spent 2 nights down there this summer.

Re: Human Stink Bombs Hit Bottom in Fragrant Violation of Nature

lara — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:22:50 -0000

People really need to get over natural (even if unpleasant for a moment) smells. Personally, I'd rather deal with the smell than the chemical nonsense trying to over power the smell but not actually doing so.

Re: TreeHugger & Seventh Generation Contest:: Call for Sponsors

lara — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:01:21 -0000

That's what I was going to say Jim. I don't have cable either.

Re: Do Clotheslines Really Lower Property Value?

lara — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:16:06 -0000

I've been hanging my clothes to dry in downtown Indianapolis for two years. I do put my undies in the middle. I am not a stay at home person (per first comment), I've never had my clothes out in the rain - I just pay attention to weather broadcasts. It saves me a lot on my electric bill. I have made an indoor european drying rack to use when it's raining or snowing. It's really neat, on pullies so I lower it, load it up, and raise it back to the ceiling to dry out of the way. I made it for about $13.

Re: Do Clotheslines Really Lower Property Value?

lara — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:58:45 -0000

I don't think my neighbors, including the church next door, really care if I hang my clothes out to dry - I even hang them out on Sunday.

Re: TH Tip: Unclogging the Drain

lara — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:48:13 -0000

Yes, they are chemicals, although naturally occuring chemicals. Baking soda is calcium bicarbonate. Check http://www.chemistryquestion.com/English/Questi... for chemical properties of baking soda.

Re: Unconsumption

lara — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:34:31 -0000

I've seen freecycle really work, I've used it, and have had good & bad experiences with it. I wish they would not allow animals to be listed. When the Indy chapter considered banning animal listings, but then didn't, I quit. Many times when someone is looking to get rid of a pet there is a good reason for it. Sometimes it's easier where someone is moving, or has allergies, but many times the real reason is about potty issues. Rescuing animals is THE WAY TO GO, but do so knowing there may be a issue, it may not work. I have rescued 7 dogs & 3 cats with good luck - but I have worked for vets for 7 years and know what I am looking for.

Re: Survey: Coins or Bills?

lara — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:45:45 -0000

I really wish the US would move to using coin dollars! After spending time in Ireland I got so used to having the 1 and 2 Euro coins, they were so convenient.

Re: Has Recycling Jumped the Shark?

lara — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:35:04 -0000

HA! Not laughing at the topic here, recycling is important, just laughing because I read the title and though "that sounds like Lloyd Alter" and sure enough it is! Good title :)

Re: Right to Dry for Apartment Dwellers

lara — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:29:23 -0000

There is another sort of drying rack out there, a "european" style that raises and lowers to the ceiling. Since heat rises it makes sense to let the laundry dry up there & out of the way. You can find them online for about $100 or make one yourself. I did this out of 5 dollar store broom handles, 2 scrap pieces of wood, a few pulleys and rope, for about $13.00. I can just about get a whole load on it!

Re: Why Eco-Activists Still Have Children

lara — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:05:38 -0000

I think there should be more acceptance towards not having children. It seems that right now when a young woman states she's not having children others near by have a negative reaction and say things like "oh, you don't know that yet," or "how can you say that? Babies are wonderful." And on and on. There is something to be said for NOT having children, not only from an environmental standpoint but it also provides more freedom - freedom to travel, financial freedom, freedom from some types of worry. For me I can pretty much do what I want and at 32 am quite happy without children.

Re: Survey: Do You Like Daylight Saving Time?

lara — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:18:28 -0000

I live in Indiana where DST was adopted a couple years ago. We seem to have a terrible case of "be careful what you wish for." Many people I talk to really wish we could go back to the days without DST! I can't stand it either, it was just beginning to lighten up when I drove to work, no I'm plunged back into the darkness.

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/11/rainy-days-and-guilty-pleasures.html

lara — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:37:00 -0000

I love your vest, and i adore the first photo!

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/10/girls-just-want-to-have-fun.html

lara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:35:00 -0000

headbands are great! I love how Blair styles them always in so many different ways :) your headband is also great!
Oh and then I just want to ask where the first gg picture is from. I loove it :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/09/coverem-up.html

lara — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:45:00 -0000

I also love gloves and I really want some leather ones this winter (with a little bow :) ) cute outfit, I love the minnetonkas.

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/09/kilt.html

lara — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:57:00 -0000

I love your minnetonkas and the kneesocks!

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/09/celebration.html

lara — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:22:00 -0000

Happy Birthday :) the cake looks perfect ! I love your outfit especially th shoes and the picture of the sunset are awesome!

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/08/overwhelmed-with-excitement_27.html

lara — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:08:00 -0000

I love you Michael Kors shoes!! I want them :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/running-errands.html

lara — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:31:00 -0000

your outfit is cute :) I like that top!
And yes flats are good, because they are just so comfy, and if you have to go 15 minutes then they are definitely better than heels ;)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/away-from-city.html

lara — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:30:00 -0000

The beach is awesome, I'd like to be there now :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/gap-loving.html

lara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:49:00 -0000

great classy outfit :) I ardore your shoes :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/savvy-shopper-hunting-with-your-head.html

lara — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:30:00 -0000

At the moment I don't have the time to read it, but I will! Because this post sounds great! I have to read it :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/b-o-o-t-i-e-s-still-going-strong.html

lara — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:56:00 -0000

Kate Moss seems to love booties I think. You wear yours really Kate Moss alike I really like it :)

Re: http://withlovegabrielle.blogspot.com/2008/07/premio-award-yay.html

lara — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:32:00 -0000

I think you deserve the nomination :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/05/wordless-wednesday_27.html

lara — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:30:12 -0000

cuties!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/04/mesmerizing-multiples.html

lara — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:53:00 -0000

I have twins!!! I have girl/boy fraternal twins. They just turned 8 on Feb. 28. I can't believe I just typed that they are 8..........it JUST seems like yesterday they arrived. They are best buddies and keep me laughing all day. I don't have a blog to share..........I like to check in with yours and look at your amazing photos. I WISH I could take good quality photos of my kiddos!! Your girls are absolutely adorable. They make me smile everytime I see a photo. Your sons are very handsome as well. I admire you..........4 boys and then you have twins!! I don't know how you did it. My twins were my first (and only) pregnancy. I have to say that I ALWAYS wanted twins and feel so blessed.
Lara in Indiana :-)

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/08/last-hurrah.html

lara — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:14:46 -0000

There's an old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." A shot of vodka helps sometimes, too :)

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/08/last-hurrah.html

lara — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:14:46 -0000

There's an old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." A shot of vodka helps sometimes, too :)

Re: http://psicoteca.blogspot.com/2006/05/tesis-doctorales-descargables.html

lara — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:16:00 -0000

Me parece genial que dejeis vuestras tesis doctorales en la red al alcance de todo el mundo, yo estoy muy concienciada con el tema del software libre, y la cultura libre y al alcance de todos y me ha encantado encontrar que la psicología también está siguiendo este camino. Visitaré este blog proximamente.

Re: http://www.lifedownourlane.com/2009/03/celebrate-spring-with-rainbow.html

lara — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:23:53 -0000

That is one of the coolest cakes I have ever seen! Beautiful!

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/02/asparagus-in-january.html

lara — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:07:00 -0000

yep, i'm trying to be more conscious of that too. also trying to buy more local and organic stuff, instead of getting it shipped in from out of state. better for the environment AND my community! :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/07/am-i-turning-into-clothes-horse.html

lara — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:20:00 -0000

okay, yes, i get the guilt. but still? i LOVED reading this. i LOVE reading about people's wardrobes and clothes and shoes and accessories. have you heard of "the working closet"? it's a flickr group where people post what they wear to work each day. i'm thinking of joining now that i'm going back to teaching, where i can wear cute professional clothes again. (as opposed to when i was a nanny, and all i wore were sweats and t-shirts.) you should join! :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/07/housekeeping-deets.html

lara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:21:00 -0000

thanks for including me! :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/07/little-sarcasms-good-for-soul.html

lara — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:08:00 -0000

i love that site so much. i also complain way too much. i'm famous for being that "never too busy to complain about how busy i am" person. everyone just LOVES that about me. ;)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/11/nablopomo-ugh-seriously.html

lara — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:57:00 -0000

yay! i'm doing it too, so we can be masochists together. :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/07/on-my-new-very-excitng-purchase.html

lara — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:58:48 -0000

Congrats on the camera! I love my DSLR, couldn't live without it. :)

Also, I actually really like the bangs. The first thing I noticed about the photo was, "Ooh, love that hairstyle!" THEN I noticed the camera. :-P

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/08/tomorrow.html

lara — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:25:23 -0000

Enjoy it! Good luck to you. :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-no-good-at-being-new-kid-or-young.html

lara — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:11:48 -0000

Sometimes giving it a chance is the best you can do. Good luck! :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/guilty.html

lara — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:04:04 -0000

So, you know how you said you cry when you think about how you'll never be able to have a baby because you have no time? Yeah, I cry because I realize that I'll never have a baby because I'll never get married because I'll never even MEET anyone because I'm working ALL THE TIME.

Sadly, I have no tips for you. Only raw empathy. :(

Re: http://fleckingrecords.co.uk/music/2008/07/ever-windered.html

lara — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:31:00 -0000

Oh you guys are so funny lol x

Re: Du är saknad!

lara — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:31:41 -0000

Du är riktigt bra Rabih :) Beklagar verkligen sorgen.

Re: Här är idol bilen!

lara — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:48 -0000

Varje gång jag hör din röst så ryser jag
och ikväll såå fick jag tårar för såå vacker det var :D
Du var bäst ikväll. PussKram på dig