Whip up a Fruity Smoothie in Seconds.

1. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice.

3. Strawberry Shortcake Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 1/2 cups each milk and ice, and sugar to taste. Top with whipped cream and more strawberries.

4. Triple-Berry Blend 1 1/2 cups mixed blackberries, strawberries and raspberries with 1 cup each milk and ice, and sugar to taste.
5. Raspberry-Orange Blend 1 cup each orange juice and raspberries, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup ice, and sugar to taste.
6. Peach-Mango-Banana Blend 1 cup each chopped fresh or frozen peaches and mango, 1 cup each plain yogurt and ice, 1/2 banana, and sugar to taste.

7. Honeydew-Almond Blend 2 cups chopped honeydew melon, 1 cup each almond milk and ice, and honey to taste.

8. Cantaloupe Blend 2 cups chopped cantaloupe, the juice of 1/2 lime, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 cup ice.

9. Carrot-Apple Blend 1 cup each carrot juice and apple juice with 1 1/2 cups ice.
10. Spa Cucumber Peel, seed and chop 2 medium cucumbers. Blend with the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup ice and 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar or honey.

Discovery Green Flea

Treasure-hunt at this monthly, one-of-a-kind market nestled in the shady southeast end of the downtown park. The destination market features an array of artful kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and collectibles.

Discovery Green Flea is irresistible to the avid shopper! Whether you are a bargain hunter or an eco-sensitive collector dedicated to repurposing and reusing, seek and find at Discovery Green Flea while enjoying light bites and local entertainment. With the planning expertise of Project for Public Spaces and our new friends at Brooklyn Flea, Discovery Green Flea is the place to see (buy and eat) and be seen.

WHEN & WHERE:

Publish Post

Grace Event Lawn

Saturdays, noon - 6 pm

• September 17
• October 15
• November 19
• December 17

2011 GREEN SCREAM IN HOUSTON

 

FEED BAGS

             I have noticed and been inspired by my favorite celebrities when they utilize fabulous and chic items that also bring social awareness. Such is the case with Reese Witherspoon, Tobey MacGuire, Marcia Cross, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Teri Hatcher, who have been endorsing the reusable bags of the FEED foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Lauren Bush.

The concept of FEED is simple. Purchase their stylish and eco-friendly bags, and proceeds immediately go to feeding children from all over the world through the United Nations World Food Program's (WFP) School Feeding operations.

     

Save the Planet While Lunchin

                                                          

That's right ... you can make an impact and help save our planet. Really! Here's one way to start: Pack your lunch in a reusable bag. Easy and effective. If you stop throwing out a paper sack every day, that adds up. We've got you thinking, don't we?

Reusing means you're not only using stuff again, it means less energy is being used to make more stuff. And that means you are keeping waste out of our landfills, less energy from being processed and less resources from being consumed — all from bringing a reusable lunch bag. Talk about not taking much to make quite an impact.

Now, keep thinking with us. You're using that lunch bag again and again. Know what else you're doing? Saving money. That's right! A penny saved is a penny earned and you just proved it. Reusing is an eco-nomical thing to do too.

Happy Saving-The-Planet-During-Lunch!

                                              

Ziploc Giveaway & Recyclebank Houston Events

Get Educated on Recycling and Reward Yourself!

Did you know that you can recycle your plastic shopping bags at many grocery stores?

Ziploc has partnered with RecycleBank, the leading sustainable action platform that motivates and enables individuals to make a collective impact on the environment, to provide families special incentives to increase recycling, which in turn, will help keep our country’s landfills from growing. The initiative aims to educate and inspire families to divert more waste from landfills.

Recyclebank and Ziploc will be in town this weekend 21- 22 giving Houston residents the facts on recycling, answering questions and signing residents for Recyclebank. Well be out in front of Kroger & Randalls locations though out the city with loads of information , Ziploc coupons, tote bags and goodies, and other great giveaways.

Families can now recycle Ziploc bags!
· Ziploc and Recyclebank. We ploc is making it easier for families to get involved and recycle. Currently, clean and dry Ziploc Brand Sandwich, Storage and Freezer Bags can be recycled at in-store bins at approximately 18,000 participating retail locations that accept plastic shopping bags for recycling. Also, Ziploc Brand Containers are reusable and a great green alternative for packing lunch or snacks and storing leftovers.

· Within the next two months, they will be able to receive Recyclebank rewards points when they pledge to recycle Ziploc bags and packaging by entering the code from inside specially marked packages of Ziploc Brand Sandwich and Snack Bags.

· Educate your family on recycling and landfill growth. Here’s a great, family-friendly video: http://www.ziploc.com/Sustainability/pages/Recyclability-and-Earning-Rewards.aspx
For more information on Ziploc's sustainability efforts, visitwww.ziploc.com/sustainability.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Ziploc Prize Pack!

• To enter comment on the ziploc product you use most.
• The deadline for entries is March, 21 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about March 22, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
• Valid for US addresses only.
• Good luck!

Recycling Education Event Locations and Times:

Saturday Morning, May 21, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Randalls - 5161 San Felipe Street, Houston 77056
• Kroger - 6425 FM 1464, Richmond 77407
• Kroger - 1505 Wirt Road, Houston 77055
• Kroger - 12222 Jones Road, Houston 77070
  
  

Saturday Afternoon, May 21, 2011 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Randalls - 3131 W. Holcombe Boulevard, Houston 77025
• Kroger - 12555 Briar Forest Drive, Houston 77077
• Kroger - 1035 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston 77008
• Kroger - 9330 Jones Road, Houston 77065
  
  

Sunday Morning, May 22, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Kroger - 9919 Westheimer Road, Houston 77042
• Kroger - 1801 S. Voss Road, Houston 77057
• Kroger - 10306 S. Post Oak Road, Houston 77035
• Kroger - 6350 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston 77041
  
  

Sunday Afternoon, May 22, 2011 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Randalls - 9660 Westheimer Road, Houston 77063
• Randalls - 12850 Memorial Drive, Houston 77024
• Kroger - 7747 Kirby Drive, Houston 77030
• Kroger - 1520 Eldridge Parkway, Houston 77077

Freebies For Earth Day

• Disney Gift - Bring in three plastic bottles to a Disney Houston store near you and receive a free gift.
• Wake up and Smell the Planet Book – Just register between April 9 and April 23 to download your free copy of this award-winning book.
• S.H.O.P Acts of Kindness Totes – Register between April 1st and April 22, 2009, to win a free tote from Calypso.
• Reynolds Wrap Foil Rebate - Download the rebate form on Earth Day for your free 100% recycled aluminum foil. This offer begins at 4:22 a.m. EST and supplies are limited. A $3.99 value.
• Aveeno EnviroSax – The first 1000 entrants will receive a free, limited edition Envirosax reusable bag and samples of Aveeno Shampoo and conditioner. Aveeno will donate $10 to Global Green USA for each bag given away. Sign up April 22nd.
• Walgreens – Get your free Walgreens Shopping Bag on April 22nd in Houston Texas
  

FREE CFL LIGHTS BULBS FROM HOME DEPOT

Home Depot: The home improvement retailer is giving away 1 million FREE CFL light bulbs beginning April 19, while supplies last. Also Buy-One-Get-One-Free herb peat pots, seed packets, and free water-saving aerator insert.

HEB FREE REUSEABLE SHPPPING BAG

Make your mark on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd, from 3 to 7 p.m. Receive a coupon for a free reusable shopping bag when you drop at least five plastic shopping bags into the recycling bins located at the front of the store. Limit one coupon per customer, please, while supplies last.

Free Earth Day Bags From Target

Target is giving away 1 million useable bags with purchase today,

April 9th the first day of Earth week.

Earth Day Free Events Around Houston

April 18 and 19
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

It’s a Party for the Planet and you’re invited!

Join the Houston Zoo and Waste Management as we highlight Mother Earth. Learn how you can help protect the planet by recycling and conserving in your everyday life. Event activities include our Recycling Relay Race, Can You Run as Fast as a Cheetah?, Give Mother Earth a Hand, and Meet the Keeper Talks focused on what the Houston Zoo does to help our planet.

Waste Management Earth Day Activities
Earth Day DJ	10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Reflection Pool
Recycle Ben	11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Various locations
Recycling Juggler	12:30 and 1:30 p.m.	Werler Stage
Zooper Challenge	12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.	Children’s Zoo Butterfly Stage
Story Safari	10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.	Children’s Zoo Butterfly Stage
Sea Lion Show	11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.	McGovern Marine Mammal Marina

Houston Green Expo

Sustainable Energy and Green Building Consumer Event
Saturday, April 18 - Sunday, April 19, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reliant Park, Hall B

The City of Houston and Gulf Coast Green present the second Houston Green Expo: Sustainable Energy and Green Building Consumer Event exclusively featuring certified green products and building materials, renewable energy, energy efficiency tips, and green vehicles. FREE ADMISSION.

This is your chance to view and purchase green products. The products displayed make economic sense, strengthen the environment and makes us less dependent on foreign energy supplies.
Five themes are featured at the expo:

• Green Building
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Alternative Transportation
• iGreen Youth Zone (www.igreenhouston.org)

Youth are encouraged to participate in the iGreen Youth Zone which is full of education, entertainment, interactive activities and giveaways.

Leading sponsors include: CenterPoint Energy, TXU Energy, and Direct Energy.

Tell your friends about this important community event. To learn more you can also visit www.gulfcoastgreen.org.

While admission is free to the public, we encourage everyone to ride Metro to reduce emissions and avoid the $8 parking fees around the park.

April 18, 2009

10:00a - 4:00p

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4501 Woodway Dr., Houston, Texas 77024

A FREE, family-friendly event

Earth Day 2009 - Celebrate at the Arboretum - the greenest place in town!

Earth Day 2009 will offer Houstonians a free, family event with opportunities to learn about earth-friendly products from local companies and organizations, find out about recycling opportunities in Houston and have fun with activities such as face-painting and making crafts from recycled materials. Some of the day's activities will include:

• Native Plant Sale
• Composting Demonstration
• Scavenger Hunt
• Race to Recycle activity
• Calculate your Carbon Footprint
• Face painting
• Crafts from recycled materials
• Live Bluegrass Music
• Organic Food samples
• Wood workers
• Solar animal kits for sale.
• Member-only movie night - Friday, April 17

Earth Day 2009 will offer Houstonians a free, family event with opportunities to learn about earth-friendly products from local companies and organizations and recycling opportunities in Houston. Have fun with activities such as face painting and making crafts from recycled materials. Some of the day's activities will include:

April 22, 2009 11:00a – 2:00p

Houston Medical Center Earth Day Symposium

6550 Bertner at Moursund

Through this celebration, the TMC community will learn about the benefits of recycling, ways to reduce one's ecological footprint, and how the TMC is going green. Nearly 50 hospitals, universities, businesses, governmental agencies and community organizations will participate and share information on their sustainability initiatives. Special events, including electric car rides, a roulette wheel of eco-prizes and a demonstration solar house, are also planned. Many of the exhibitors will be giving out free eco-friendly items--such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, reusable shopping bags and tree seedlings. The tree seedlings will include up to 2,000 native pine trees and hardwoods. Opportunities to recycle various items, including old eye glasses and cell phones, will be available as well.

The Commons food court will be featuring special Earth-Day selections so join us for lunch and celebrate Earth Day!

The event is being organized by the Houston Medical Center Recycling Collaborative. For more information, please email us at EarthDay@HMCRC.org.

Pick Your Own Farms

Make a road trip out with family or friends to one of the pick your own farms.There you can enjoy the freshest produce around.

King's Orchard
Nine miles of fresh and tasty blueberries,strawberries,and blackberries.Not to mention two long miles of figs and flowers.You pay for what you pick.
www.kingsorchard.com
11282 County Road ,Planterville,Tx

Matt Family Orchard
www.mattfamilyorchard.com
33 acres of blackberries,figs,dates,pears,persimmons, and citrus.You can enjoy all the pickings once you are done at their picnic area.
21110 Bauer Hockley Road,Tomball

Chmielewki's Blueberry Farm
www.chmielewski-blueberry.com
23810 Bauer Hockley Road, Hockley
Enjoy their tasty blueberries,gift hop and picnic area

Blackberries of Houston
www.blackberriesofhouston.com
19531 Cypress Church Road, Cypress
Enjoy Blackberries and fresh picked produce

Earth Day Houston April 11 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m

Discovery Green will mark its one year anniversary here in Houston with its First Free "Earth Day Houston" April 11, 9:00 am - 6:00 p.m.There will be a day long celebration with family entertainment,environmental education, and much more.
This FREE one day Celebration main focus is on living a more Greener Life.
Event proceeds benefit Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention/Mothers for Clean Air, a non-profit whose mission is to improve Houston’s air quality and educate the public about the hazards of air pollution.

Live Entertainment

Flying Fish Sailors

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

Beetle

12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Allen Oldies Band

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Texodus

4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

How to Get to Discovery Green
Discovery Green is centrally-located, just blocks away from Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, Main Street and The Shops at Houston Center.

The Alkek Building, near the intersection of McKinney and Crawford on the north side of the park, is the location for information, maps and event schedules. Once the park opens in April 2008, park staff can answer questions during regular business hours.

By Transit

Take METRORail to the Main Street Square Station and walk five blocks east on McKinney or Lamar. For bus route information, go to www.ridemetro.org.

By Bicycle

Refer to the City of Houston Bikeway Map on its Web site for a safe route into downtown
(http://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/bikeways/maps.htm)

Discovery Green is between McKinney and Lamar, one block east of Austin at La Branch.

Houston Farmers' Markets

I was surprise to find that there were so many Farmers' Market inside and outside of the Houston area.Explore one of the many Farmers Market in your local area.They are a great way to find the freshest fruits and vegetables.Go Green

Bayou City Farmers Market

Wednesday 4-7 p.m & Saturday 8 a.m- 12:00 p.m
3000 Richmond
www.urbanharvest.org

Canino's Produce

Monday- Friday 6am-*p.m

Saturday-Sunday 6:00 am-6:00 p.m
2520 Airline Drive
713-862-4027

Central City -Co-Op

Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2115 Taft Street
www.centralcityco-op.org



Woodlands - The Grogan's Mill Village
Associtiation Farmers Market
Corner of Grogan's mill rd & South Millbens Dr.
www.grogansmillvillage.com
713-992-5983

Woodlands Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Market Street in the woodlands

Downtown Green Market
Sunday 12:00 pm - 4 :00 pm
Discovery Green ,1500 Mckinney St.
www.centralcityco-op.org/discoverygreen.html

Wild,Wild West Farmers Market In Richmond
Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5005 Fm 259 between Holmes Rd & Fm 723
www.wildwestworldinc.org

Nassau Bay Farmers Market
Saturday 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
18045 Upper Bay Road
281-333-4746

Midtown Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
3701 Travis Street
www.tafia.com/mfm.html

La Centerra Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
www.farmersmarketatlacenterra.com

Houston Farmers Market @ Rice Village
Tuesday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd.
www.houstonfarmersmarket.org

Houston Farmers Market @ Onion Creek Coffee House
Saturday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
3106 White Oak
www.houstonfarmersmarket.org

Houston Green Expo April 18- 19th

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

Houston Green EXPO
April 18-April 19, 2009
Reliant Park, Houston, TX

HOUSTON GREEN EXPO,is free and open to the public on April 18 and 19 at Reliant Park. A collaboration of AIA Houston COTE and the City of Houston, it is the largest green product expo in the city, offering the latest in green companies and their products for living a green life. The Expo will also offer educational presentations targeted to homeowners and interactive programs for children and young adults. The Houston Green Expo is free and open to the public, and requires no advance registration.

The Expo are conducted as green events. Your attendance promotes responsible use of materials and resources.

TREES FOR HOUSTON IS GIVING AWAY FREE TREES

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department & Trees for Houston wants to better the living in your community by planting a tree. The program will provide you with a five gallon tree free.In exchange you must pick up the tree and plant it on your property right away. You must maintain it and care for it two years. Anyone who can make that commitment can participate in the program. Call 713-840-TREE 

Houston Freecycle "One person's trash is another's Treasure"

I just joined Houston Freecycle and think the idea is brillant. I had the pleasure to pick up some things the other day, that someone didn't care for anymore. And everything I received was in really great condition. I was really surprise because  I didn't know what to except.

Houston Freecycle network in Texas,is where one person's trash is another's treasure. Freecycle is a grassroots environmental movement whose goal is to recycle and reduce waste and landfill space by connecting people who are throwing away unwanted items with others who seek the same. All items are 100% free. No bartering,trading,selling. So, for all you mommies out there start a movement or join your local Freecycle.

Local Houston mommies join here.

SAFECOSMETICS.ORG

I was listening to an interview "Beauty Behind the Scenes" on NPR a few days ago . It was interesting to hear that the callers geared almost all of their questions toward environmental / health related topics. Makeup and beauty product are something we use everyday.

Safecosmetics.org was a website she recommended for people to look up the safety and environmental impacts of their beauty products.

If you want to listen to the interview, you can go to npr.org and type in "Beauty Behind the Scenes" in to their search.

GREEN

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