Friday

Plus Size Shopping Madness Discussed

Trudie Cain is talking clothes with size 18-plus women as part of her research into the lifestyles of people with obesity. The Massey University Albany PhD student in sociology says that apart from a handful of chain stores, there is little choice of affordable fashion available for larger women. This article from Auckland NZ echoes what many of us may be feeling when we go out to shop. Please read more and post your responses.

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Make Every Day into Earth Day! Visit our new  Eco Friendly Center   for eco hints and products.
Going green does not have to be painful. In fact, in order to move from a 'normal' life to a greener one, you can start by taking just a handful of tiny steps that we like to call Micro Steps. Micro Steps are small changes you can make to your everyday life patterns - easy to do one or two to start, and they all add up over time.

Micro Step: Fix a Leak A dripping faucet can cost gallons of water in a very short time. Check it out: Stick a big bowl in the sink under the drip and see how much has accumulated overnight. You may be shocked.

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