Guest Blogger
Kimberly Button
Kimberly Button is the creator of Get Green Be Well, and is a green living enthusiast, journalist and founder of greenWell, an eco-wellness consulting company in Orlando, FL.
Button’s passion for natural, non-toxic living results from a childhood of mysterious medical conditions, including cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS), Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) – all before even graduating from college. Because of Button’s previous health concerns and the subsequent battles to find out the cause and cure, her life took on a new mission to live as naturally and toxin-free as possible to nurture good health.
Button now helps families and businesses create greener, healthier living and working environments by providing consultations and speaking engagements through her company, greenWell. Her articles on healthy living, eco-travel and sustainability practices have appeared in publications such as Florida Travel + Life, Hobby Farm and BackHome. For more information on Button’s writing, visit www.kimbutton.com.
Button is an editor of The Central Florida Green Guide as well as a columnist for www.BlessedEarth.org. She is also the Green Living Expert for Daytime, a nationally syndicated TV lifestyle show.
Button was awarded the prestigious honor of a 2009 Heart of Green Local Hero Award by Hearst Media’s website The Daily Green.
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Green Your Halloween – Fall Fragrances
I enjoy the unique smells associated with fall – the brisk air, the smell of apples and apple cider, pumpkin pies baking, and, of couse, maybe a candy apple or two. However, anyone that knows me knows that I DESPISE the artificial nasty smell of those fake cinnamon brooms that come out in September and [...]
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Green Your Halloween – Candy Free Treats
Trick or treaters roam the streets for just one thing – Candy! But, let’s face it – candy only lasts for a very short time, and many parents end up confiscating the goods once the kids get back home, anyway. So why not hand out something that will last for more than just 5 seconds, [...]
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Green Your Halloween – Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
It’s always the same problem – you carve a jack o’lantern and you’re stuck with all of this gooey orange mess from the inside. What to do with it?? Throwing away the insides of a pumpkin is much like tossing a bunch of vitamins in the trash. Pumpkin seeds are chock full of minerals and [...]
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Green Your Halloween – Buying Pumpkins
Got a real pumpkin on your list of things to buy this season? Most people do, whether to carve as a jack o’ lantern or simply to add a Fall touch to their indoor or outdoor decor.
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Green Your Halloween – Upcycle and Crafting
Sure, recycling is good. But upcycling is better. It’s not enough to use a product once and recycle it. It’s so much better to use it again and again before heading to the recycling or compost heap. Whether you’re a crafter or just enjoy unique artwork and decor, you might find that products made from [...]
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