Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 20, 2009, 2:14 pm
I have known Amanda since the day she popped out into the world 8 years ago. I think that is why it surprises me when I hear how she is growing up…much quicker than my brain can process. Amanda ...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 17, 2009, 2:09 pm
  “For the sake of all the worlds people, economy and environment, we need an effective global climate treaty now.”         Dr. Tim Flannery (Scientist, Author, Chair of Copenhagen Cli...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 13, 2009, 11:05 pm
I remember being so impressed there were computers in my daughter’s junior kindergarten class. It did not take long before she was comfortable navigating her way around a computer. Now I learn usef...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 9, 2009, 4:34 pm
My children’s school celebrates Remembrance Day with a thoughtful ceremony. They listen to a Mom or Dad currently serving our country speak about their experiences, and sing songs of hope and peace...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 6, 2009, 12:06 am
I am very blessed to have both my parents with us in their senior years. They are inspiring, loving people.  Both have incredible life experiences and stories to tell.  My parents have taught me ab...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Nov 1, 2009, 11:39 am
These are confusing times. I am obsessed with the amount of information swirling around the media, internet, workplace and schoolyards. Should we get the H1N1 vaccination – or not?  Is it safe?...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 29, 2009, 10:31 pm
Last summer my cousin-in-law Gregor asked me to suggest a good environmentally friendly laundry detergent. I could not.  (Cue the sad violin music)  I have been experimenting with many natural laun...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 26, 2009, 11:16 am
  This Saturday October 24th I joined the hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill for C-Day: Fill the Hill Ottawa. People from 181 countries came together for a widespread day of environmenta...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 23, 2009, 2:03 pm
  Cleaning the cat’s litter box is worth playing the annoying “Rock, Paper, Scissors” game with my husband. We both despise the chore and are willing to make it the best out of 3, then 5, and...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 18, 2009, 8:49 pm
 My husband and I love vino…particularly the red stuff. We are by no means wine experts. I tend to buy bottles with pretty labels and my hubby is all about the price point. You get the picture....
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 15, 2009, 12:07 am
  Today marks an annual event called Blog Action Day ‘09 when bloggers around the world create posts about the same issue in the hopes to spark discussion, interest and inspiration. This year the ...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 12, 2009, 9:27 pm
  The neighbourhood school has joined the David Suzuki’s Nature Challenge.  Our daughters come home from school with interesting energy saving, green ideas. They inspire (and pressure) us to impl...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 8, 2009, 7:57 pm
  I am a worrywart. I am always fretting about something, global warming, killer bees migrating to Canada, bird flu, bear attacks (?) and the list goes on. My friends and family still laugh at my st...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 5, 2009, 8:30 am
            We have lived in Ottawa for over 3 years. It took our cousins from Toronto to suggest and inspire a visit to Gatineau Park. Thank you Jordanna & Stephen!  This past weekend...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Oct 2, 2009, 5:48 am
  My friend Lesley gave me (actually my children)…a gift. It is a new and interesting environmentally friendly product to try in our lunches called a Wrap-N-Mat. It is two products in one, a re-us...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Sep 30, 2009, 11:01 am
  I am a fool for marketing.  I bought into the implied promise of a clean, fresh smelling and healthy home in a little sleek device that smelled like vanilla and magnolias. I used to buy air fresh...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Sep 25, 2009, 7:20 am
  The first few weeks of school brings home so much information. New school policies, procedures, expectations and important days to remember. I get dizzy trying to stay organized and up to date wit...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Sep 21, 2009, 7:27 am
I am very new to the blogging, twitter tweeting, green living, eco-friendly community. It feels like watching a sports game, observing from the sidelines (sometimes chatting to the people sitting arou...
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Laura K. posted an article on The Mindful Merchant - Sep 20, 2009, 7:47 am
I have made a concerted effort to write only about good product discoveries. Today is a setback.  I just purchased a new organic shampoo and conditioner, on sale.  (I even did the fist pump when I s...
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