Eco-Office Gals

Your Paperless & Green Office for 2009

December 31, 2008 By Jen 8 Comments

What does Eco-Office Gals recommend for your paperless/green office in 2009? Here's a little list to help you grow your business green and more efficient in the New Year! Echosign - a paperless contract program, you'll love it and so will your clients! HostGator - wind powered hosting with … [Read more...]

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Your Green Steps for 2009?

December 30, 2008 By Jen 21 Comments

So, what will your Green Steps be for 2009? I have the 3 R's covered for 2009: Reduce - buy a reusable coffee filter and reduce paper waste. Reuse - Work at remembering my reusable shopping bags when I go to the store! Recycle - I would like to try to start a compost pile. I'd love to … [Read more...]

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Gearing Up Your Blog For The New Year!

December 29, 2008 By Jen 4 Comments

Wait! Isn't it Flaunt It! Monday?? Yes, but since people will be in and out for the holidays I don't want any giveaways to flop on the sponsors due to lack of participation. So, Flaunt It! Monday will be back in 2009. I am going to spend the week focusing on other topics to gear you up for … [Read more...]

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A Little Less Greenwashing In Your New Year

December 27, 2008 By Jen 10 Comments

Greenwashing as defined by Wikipedia - the perception of consumers that they are being misled by a company regarding the environmental practices of the company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. I often find myself weary of buying "green" products at Big Box stores, since … [Read more...]

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Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2008 By Jen 10 Comments

I don't normally participate in the Wordless Wednesday, and since I am typing right now, I guess I am failing at my first one! I wanted to leave you with a picture of Chloe & Abby with Santa. Wishing All of you a Merry & Safe Christmas! Here's a link to another one for your viewing … [Read more...]

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Flaunt It! Monday: Barefoot Books

December 22, 2008 By Jen

I was contacted by Rebecca Wolpinski of Barefoot Books a little while back. She wanted to introduce me to her company and have Chloe and Abby review some of their books. To keep with the purpose of Eco-Office Gals we picked the "Whole World" set. It comes with a beautifully illustrated hard … [Read more...]

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And we’re back…

December 20, 2008 By Jen 12 Comments

Yep, my 7 year old Gateway desktop passed on to computer heaven Thursday. It was a sad day for me (that's and understatement, but I'll keep it clean). I doubt I'll bother spending the money to have it fixed. So, services will be held at the local Best Buy eRecycling center. In lieu of flowers, … [Read more...]

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Tweetin’ Twitter

December 17, 2008 By Jen 9 Comments

So, today I bring you my thoughts about Twitter... you've heard me speak of it countless time. I've found several great green businesses, clients and so much more on Twitter. My relaunch was almost completely brought together by Twitter followers! My Flaunt It! Monday series continues to be … [Read more...]

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Flaunt It Monday! Nurture My Body

December 15, 2008 By Jen

Monday morning once again! Last week was a crazy week of monsoon rains. The rest of the country had some freak weather, too and I hope this post finds all of you safe and warm. Another week of pampering your winter skin. This time by Nurture My Body. Their products are 100% biodegradable, … [Read more...]