a first date with hannah

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Jun 292012
 

Home Town: Portland, OR 

Job Title: CPC Coordinator

Job description in your own words: I always just tell people that I do online marketing, because no one knows what CPC, CSE, and affiliate marketing is. But pretty much I get those people who want a product but don’t know about us and get them to purchase from us instead of other people.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): The Ebony Argington Eiffel Bookcase. I don’t have a real reason, but ever since I saw it, I wanted it. I even pinned it.

What environmental issue concerns you most and how would you like to see that resolved: How many plastic bags are used and wasted. I would love if it become the norm or even required to use re-usable bags when grocery shopping.

My happy place is: At an amusement park, preferably on a really intense roller coaster.

If I was a character in The Office, I would be: Jim. Hands down.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? I like to bake, play ultimate frisbee, find license plate numbers in order (it’s a game I have been playing for like 7 years), and dance. I love to dance.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: Working somewhere boring.

One time I:  Fractured my hand during a high school gymnastic meet. They had no bags for ice at the meet so my coach filled up a latex glove to help my rapidly swelling and bruising hand.

Before I die I would like to: go zip-lining somewhere awesome. I was supposed to when I went to South Africa in April, but then I got super sick.

Favorite book: Either the Hunger Games or Redeeming Love

made in the usa

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Jun 272012
 

Buying local isn’t just limited to hitting your farmer’s market (though it tickles us pink to do so!). Take a look at some of the neatest Made in the USA products GreenCupboards proudly sells. From bedding to caffeinating paraphernalia, checkout our slate of American made wonder products fit for the Fourth or any day for that matter! Just hover over any brand that catches your eye.

Naturepedic- Infants might sleep better than well in Naturepedic crib bedding … no joke. From USDA Certified Organic cotton crib covers to bed pads and crib sets, Naturepedic keeps your little ones snoozing smooth. Sleep Tight…

Ekobrew- Get your daily dose without wasting Keurig K-cups. Made in Washington state, the folks at Ekobrew thrive on reducing K-cup waste with a patent pending filter made especially for Keurig brewing machines. Catch the caffeine train without the landfill clutter! K-cup This!

Green Toys- Made in the great state of California, Green Toys boast a robust line of HDPE (high density polyethylene) plastic toys made completely from recycled milk jugs! Packaged in 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard, your little one can flaunt toys made from recycled food grade plastics. Safety AND innovation! How’s that for a playtime dynamic duo. Play Around!

Floatron- Since summer is rearing its sunny face, pool duty is just around the corner. We say skip dredging the pool with eye frying chlorine, and hop on the ionizing sanitation wagon! Floatron purifies pool water with ionized particles that make water uninhabitable for algae. This solar powered water purifier is ideal for any “set it and forget it” pool cleaner. “Float On Alright”

Charlie’s Soap- Looking for soap with sass? Adding Charlie’s Soap to your laundry loads might just slap your stains silly with 80 loads of High Efficiency cleansing power. BOOM Clean!

Method- Cleanse your spaces with citrusly (yep, that’s a neologism) superior and pleasant smelling cleaning solutions from Method. Whether lemon verbena or ginger yuzu is your “flavor” of choice, Method promises a variety of naturals based cleaning and polishing supplies for the hippest home and office you can muster. Bye Bye Bacteria!

sh*t cupboard dwellers say

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Jun 252012
 

Scene: Alex from the Data Department [a.k.a. Data Den] in the GreenCupboards kitchen

Alex: … Maybe if JAMES would put his dishes away!

James: (eavesdropping from the Communications and Marketing Department) Fat chance.

Alex: (with semi-explosive anger) It’s so easy! Just put your dishes in the washer! Everyone else does it! That’s it. Easy.

James: Hate it. Not doing it. –okay, I’m a dick ………………

Alex: Understatement.

James: Yeah ………… not doing it.


 

 

NOTE: this periodical is part of a running reportage of GreenCupboards’ shameless plugs, quotes-to-somewhat-live-by and exuberant exclamations. Caution: May hit readers like a sack of potatoes.

deer scram dotw

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Jun 252012
 
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Deer Scram, deer & rabbit repellant.

GreenCupboards deal of the week Deer Scram will keep the pest out of your garden. 

Was: $38.50
Now: $19.25

Purchase Deer Scram Now!

Deer Scram will get the deer and other critters you don’t want in your garden to “scram”. The woodland creatures will be afraid to come near your garden thanks to the Deer Scram’s scent that stimulates a fear response. This odor is a safe alternative to traps and other repellants that use toxins. Deer Scram is biodegradable, non-toxic, contains no synthetic additives and humans cannot detect the smell. By simply applying Deer Scram every 30 to 45 days you should effectively keep unwanted nibblers out of your garden.

Deer Scram works by simulating the smell of dead kin to animals to create the illusion that there is threat in the area. Once its cycle is up, the pellets will decompose into high nitrogen organic nutrients that are not harmful to animals if accidentally ingested. Deer Scram works through all weather conditions including rain and snow.

If you’ve caught yourself exclaiming “Scram Deer!” Deer Scram, Deer and Rabbit Repellant, was made for you, and this week only on GreenCupboards.com it’s half off.

This deal of the week runs from June 25th 2012 through July 1st 2012.

compost indoors

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Jun 222012
 

Enjoy the ease of composting indoors with Naturemill’s Indoor Composters.

Composting is the process of decomposing organic matter back into soil. If properly maintained, organic kitchen waste can be turned into fertilizer within a few weeks. By composting your excess or un-edible materials you are saving room in landfills for other things that are not compostable. The soil created by composting is extremely nutrient rich and great for gardening. For more information on composting go to: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/rrr/composting/basic.htm

Not everyone utilizes composting as a waste management system because they don’t have the space for a compost bin, don’t have the time to maintain it and don’t to deal with a potential stink.

GreenCupboards offers a composting solution that can fit everyone’s lifestyle. Naturemill’s Indoor Composters are as easy to use as a trash compactor. These composters have two chambers. One chamber is for composting waste and the other store fertile soil that is ready for use. All you need to do is fill the composter with your organic waste, turn it on, then figure out where to use your freshly composted soil.

Naturemill’s indoor composters churn, heat, and oxygenate the waste to ensure that your soil won’t smell as it decomposes. These composters are small enough to fit on your kitchen counter and are styled to fit right in with your other appliances.

All of NatureMill’s products are made from recycled and recyclable materials. Every NatureMill composter meets California’s Energy Efficiency Level IV Standards- the most stringent energy standard in the world.

Check out GreenCupboards.com to find the Naturemill Indoor Composter as well as thousands of other environmentally friendly products.

a first date with connor

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Jun 222012
 

Home Town: Spokane, WA

Job Title: Communications Specialist 

Job description in your own words: Tove’s “Right hand man.”

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: I love the culture and I think I learn a lot here.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): The small Japanese trees, I want one of those (Bonsai trees).

Your ideal workday involves:  A daily update to the old man (Tom), an Americano made with Alex, Aaron or Daniel, a brief chat with Bill and Jean on a water loop, a high-five from Napo, a fist bump from Lewis, an approving nod from Scott or Josh, and a “Good work today” from Tove.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: Ancient Egypt, to see how they made the pyramids (even if I was one of the ones making it).

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? I dabble in the arts paints, clay, literature.

Celebrity crush: Emma Watson, hands down.

My favorite  place is: The world of perfect geometry.

One time I: Kissed a girl, and liked it.

Before I die I would like to: Build a castle.

Favorite color: Green

Favorite food: Mac n’ cheese

When I pass my boss in the hallway I say: Nothing, I don’t want to break Josh’s concentration.

When I pass my boss in the hallway I think: I wonder if Sarah picked out his outfit.

Favorite Place on Earth: The raspberry garden at Spirit Lake.

badger sunscreen dotw

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Jun 212012
 

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Protect your skin and wallet this summer with Badger Sunscreen!

Was: $32.00
Now: $16.00

Purchase Badger Sunscreen Now!

Badger sunscreen will keep you from getting sunburned without using any of the harsh chemicals that will soak into your skin. Badger sunscreens are certified natural. Badger SPF 30+ Lightly Scented Lavender Sunscreen is great for people with easily irritated skin. The ingredients used in Badger sunscreen will nurture your skin as it is bombarded with the suns rays. Badger Sunscreen is made for use on both adults and children.

Badger sunscreen guards against both UVA/UVB rays, meaning it will keep you from getting sunburned while helping to prevent skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation is a great place to get information regarding UVA/UVB rays (link: http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/uva-and-uvb/shining-light-on-ultraviolet-radiation). The Badger formula is uncoated, non-nano Oxide which means it’s safe and effective. Adding to it’s environmental consciousness, Badger sunscreen is packaged in 65% post-consumer waste tubes.

Give Badger sunscreen a try; we’ve cut our price 50% for the SPF 30+ Lightly Scented Lavender Sunscreen, this week only.

This deal of the week runs from June 25, 2012 through July 1, 2012.

energy efficient grill

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Jun 212012
 

What is your summer fueled by?

GreenCupboards is excited to welcome EcoQue to our site! You are missing out if you have not checked out these low-impact grills and ovens. Not only are they energy efficient, but the food tastes great!

If you like the wood-fired pizza taste, now you can cook your own using the EcoQue wood-fired pizza oven and smoker. A wood burning fire that is at the base of the oven powers the wood-fire pizza oven. There are four hatches on the side of the oven. The top hatch is a smoker hatch, where you can smoke your meats with the help of a provided water pan. The water pan helps make the meats juicier. The next hatch is for your pizza to cook on a pizza stone. The oven can hold two pizza stones for duel

EcoQue Woodfire Pizza Oven

EcoQue Woodfire Pizza Oven

pizza cooking. The hatch below that is the firebox where you will burn either wood or coal (or both) to heat your oven. The final base hatch is for fuel storage, a place to keep your bag of coals and wood-pile. All of the hatches are lined to be as energy efficient as possible. In addition to pizza cooking and smoking, the pizza oven can also be utilized for all the purposes of an indoor oven. This authentic oven will grace your picnic area with a conventional and practical conversation piece.

EcoQue's Portable Grill

If you like to camp, the EcoQue grill is a great cooking tool to take with you on your travels. With the EcoQue portable grill you get to choose your fuel source. This can be gas, charcoal or even wood. The entire grill is made out of either recycled or recyclable materials. This grill is great for grilling, baking, frying, roasting, boiling and even smoking. The shape of the grill is what makes it eco-friendly, it channels the heat to maximize it’s potential. The EcoQue portable grill is available in different sizes and is a great tool to take with you to the park or even use in your backyard.

You can make your existing grill more energy efficient by using the EcoQue cooking rack. You put this rack directly on the grill you own. The EcoQue Rack can speed up the cooking time of your current grill and can be used to barbeque, roast, plank, bake or to directly grill on.

The EcoQue Cooking Rack

Check out the GreenCupboards Ecoque product page to see more products.

doggie adventures with west paw

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Jun 192012
 

GreenCupboards‘ supplier, West Paw, has come up with some great travel tips for all you pet lovers out there.

Greencupboards CEO, Josh Neblett, enjoying a ride with his dog Bennie.

Everyone knows life is better when you have a friend.

  • Don’t forget the water and food bowls. Use a size appropriate animal restraint system.
  • Bring a leash (your dog should be taken on a walk every few hours) as well as a poo bag and extra towels.
  • Bring a West Paw Design Eco Nap, Nature Nap or Zoo Rest! (Any of these will fit in a standard crate, slip into the backseat or easily come along camping.)
  • Chew Toys! Try one of our Zogoflex chewtoys (JiveTM,! Hurley and Tux) to entertain while helping to relive any travel anxiety. Tip: Tuck a treat inside Tux for hours of fun.
  • Play Toys! Now we’re talking…
  • Zogoflex® play toys (Bumi, TizziTM and Zisc) are exactly what your dog will be begging for when they’re finally off their leash (in a safe area!) Play fetch or tug-of-war with your pet to give them some much needed exercise!
  • A doggy first aid kit!

If you’ve got a story about an adventure you’ve been on with your favorite pet GreenCupboards would love to hear it, post a comment below.

Another GreenCupboards employee's dog, Baab, enjoying his time at the lake with Bennie.

Our Communications Director, Tove Tupper's dog Josie enjoys the wind in her blonde hair.

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