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Category: Be Magnolia Green

Follow this Mississippi heroine as she embarks on transforming her day to day life of consumption to becoming more environmentally aware.

From Thread to Spread

By Emily Hester Posted on March 27, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments Tagged with bags, fabrics, shopping

I’ve been on a sewing kick lately, making pillow covers, tote bags, throws and patching holes in my family’s clothing. Literally having a hands on approach to the fabrics in my environment brings to my attention the materials of each …

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“Life Without Plastic” – Grocery Shopping, Part 1

By Emily Hester Posted on March 13, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments Tagged with plastic

I was browsing the internet this morning and ran across the Life Without Plastic‘s website. “Life Without Plastic,” seems ideal but is it doable today to not rely on this widely used product? As I sit in my office and …

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GE versus GMO – What’s the difference?

By Emily Hester Posted on March 7, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments Tagged with GMO

I read an interesting article titled EWG’s 2014 Shopper’s Guide To Avoiding GE Food. I have to admit I am confused about the difference between GE and GMO, so I decided to do a little research on the matter. Click …

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Start Here to Be Magnolia Green!

By Emily Hester Posted on February 25, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments

Here are 7 easy suggestions to get you started on a more frugal sustainable lifestyle!  1. List the skills you have and if practical, don’t pay someone else to do it. For example, I’m the family groomer. I even cut my …

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Mississippi’s Arbor Day!

By Emily Hester Posted on February 8, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments

It’s Arbor Day in Mississippi. Per Arbor Day and Tree Planting Week Proclamation by Governor Bryant, we Mississippians are encouraged to participate in “Tree Planting Week” from the February 8th to February 14th. I plan to check out the woods on …

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Rosemary Citrus Dishwasher Gel

By Emily Hester Posted on January 13, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments

I’ve been using this dishwasher gel recipe for over a month and am very happy with the results. I do rinse most of my dirty dishes before I load my dishwasher; therefore, my dishes are coming out clean. Here is …

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Laundry Powder Recipe

By Emily Hester Posted on January 11, 2014 Posted in Be Magnolia Green 1 Comment

I’ve been making my own laundry powder from borax, washing soda and bar soap for years. I’ve tried using different varieties of bar soap…cheap, expensive, scented and unscented. You name it, I’ve tried it. Since I have sensitive skin, I …

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Gardening

By Emily Hester Posted on December 19, 2013 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments

Tips and more for the yard coming soon!

Be Magnolia Green Launch

By Emily Hester Posted on December 19, 2013 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments

Official launch date is January 1, 2014! Please excuse a few website hiccups, this site is still under construction.  

In the Carpool Line

By Emily Hester Posted on December 16, 2013 Posted in Be Magnolia Green No Comments Tagged with The Adventures of Magnolia Green

Follow a suburban housewife as she embraces a greener lifestyle one chuckle at a time.

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