April 2009 - Life With Katie

Monday, April 13, 2009

Recipe Share - Shrimp Scampi

Katie 12:34 AM 2 Comments

Ingredients:1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, pressed1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tomato, diced1/4 cup white wine (or white grape juice w/ a splash of vinegar)Juice of 1 lemonSalt and Pepper to taste1/4 cup parsley, finely choppedIn a skillet, heat butter and olive oil together...

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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Going Green - In the Bathroom

Katie 5:25 PM 0 Comments

Razors - Two billion disposable razors wind up in our landfills every year. Can you believe that insanity? Now don't go indulging in an electric razor either. Go for a good reusable razor with a recyclable plastic handle, and maybe even consider investing in a razor-blade sharpener to make those blades last longer. Or,...

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Going Green - Vocabulary

Katie 2:16 PM 0 Comments

Renewable Resources - As opposed to fossil fuels, of which there are only so much of, renewable resources are considered to be available in infinite amounts. These include solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, and hydro energy. Biodiesel and ethanol are also considered renewable energy sourc...

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Going Green - Vocabulary

Katie 2:13 PM 0 Comments

Biodiesel - A domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean. It also reduces emissions of global-warming gases. Adding just 20% biodiesel to a petroleum-diesel blend cuts particulate matter by 31%, carbon monoxide by 21% and total hydrocarbons by 47%. Of course, using 100% biodiesel...

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Disappointment

Katie 3:04 AM 1 Comments

Well, it's official.We won't be renting the house in Kalamazoo. I got an email tonight from the owner saying that he would rather work with local people than with us. It's a pretty big disappointment for me. I really liked this house. I'm trying hard not to be upset, but it's tough. Nothing with this move seems to be going...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Airline Video - Just for fun!

Katie 1:19 AM 0 Comments

Thank you to my friend over at ForeverDaisies, I just had to share this with all of you. I love it! Hip Hop Flight Attendant @ Yahoo! Vi...

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Going Green - Strip Tease

Katie 12:02 AM 0 Comments

Heh..that one caught your attention, didn't it? Good because I want everyone to do this easy Going Green task.Bring a power strip to work - or request one the next time someone's ordering office supplies - so you can plug all your electronics into one place and unplug them all with a single yank at the end of the day....

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Going Green - Charge It

Katie 1:39 AM 0 Comments

Whenever you can, buy rechargeable batteries rather than disposable ones. Rechargeable batteries last longer, of course, but they can also be recycled, while disposable batteries can't. In general, never put batteries in the trash without checking with your local solid waste management district for any outlets for household...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Going Green - Vocabulary

Katie 1:33 AM 0 Comments

Hormone-Free: Commercial farmers administer hormones to increase the size of beef cattle and the production of milk in dairy cattle. Fewer hormones in the bodies of the animals mean we eat fewer hormones in our bodies, andless of a chance of disrupting our own endocrine systems. Go for meats and dairy labeled "hormone-free"...

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Going Green - In the Bathroom

Katie 1:30 AM 0 Comments

Is anyone out there working on a bathroom remodel? If you are, there are two important things that you could do for the environment; install a water-efficient toilet and a shower head with a "trickle valve". The valve makes it so with a flick of a wrist, you can bring the flow down while you lather up. If you don't want...

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Going Green - Tax Time

Katie 10:40 PM 0 Comments

If you're anything like me, you did your taxes this week. Blech! But, for those of you who haven't and for those of you, like me, who know you'll have to do this again next year, how about working on making those taxes a little greener? Earmark a portion of your tax return either as a donation to an environmental cause...

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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Going Green - Easter

Katie 10:36 PM 0 Comments

If you celebrate Easter and love the tradition of dying Easter eggs like I do, how about trying a natural approach this year? Instead of buying packaged dyes, experiment with natural materials such as beets, blueberries and spices. You can find recipes quick and easy online. Oh, and how about instead of plastic grass (personally,...

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Going Green - Freecycle

Katie 10:29 PM 1 Comments

Ok, I know I've mentioned Freecycle here time and time again, but really it's a great thing! We're coming up to Spring and so a lot of us are in that Spring cleaning mindset. This yaer, keep things out of a landfill by either having a garage sale, listing them on Craigslist or by freecycling them....

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Going Green - Outdoor Tips #2

Katie 10:25 PM 0 Comments

Rig up a rain barrel to catch rainwater from your gutters! Try an inexpensive 50-gallon food-grade drum, which you can get from drum and barrel suppliers for around $10. Be sure you get a heavy-grade plastic container that won't let it light, otherwise you might have a nice growth of algae. Attach a spigot to make reclaiming...

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Going Green - Outdoor Tips

Katie 8:02 PM 1 Comments

Today we're gonna go outdoors. If you're like me, you're plotting your gardens and your flowers. This year, how about making those areas no-spray zones? Start with disease and pest-resistant plants. You can also repel many pests with homemade concoctions and certain herbs and flowers. Basil, chives, mint, marigolds and...

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# Earth Hour 2 Earth Day Challenge # gardening

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