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Green Business Spotlight: Harvest Fresh Market

There is another TraceyClean retailer and this one is located in Carmel!

 

Harvest Fresh Market is a family owned market with a fresh perspective:

 

We support local farmers and producers that care for their land, the animals they raise, and the food they grow. Because we deal directly with local family farms, we are able to offer naturally healthy, incredibly fresh quality goods at an exceptional value.

 

We practice slow food methods that promote "good food" from healthy plants and animals, "clean food" that is grown and harvested using green, environmentally sound practices and "fair food" that provides for the food producers with fair compensation for their work.

 

We value resources and intend to significantly reduce waste by donating to community kitchens all perishable food that does not meet our exacting freshness standards.

 

We are focused on providing friendly, personable service which includes a knowledgeable and helpful staff.

 

Conveniently located in the Village of WestClay, we are committed to offering a wide variety of products available seven days a week including:

• Hand-cut grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, pork and lamb in our butcher case
• Absolutely fresh, never frozen, wild-caught fish in our seafood case
• Freshly baked savory artisan breads and home-made fresh fruit pies and cobblers from our bakery
• Each seasons' best vegetables, fruits and herbs
• Award winning, organic dairy products
• Locally grown and freshly cut flowers
• Carefully selected Indiana, domestic and international wines and beers
• Indiana Artisans' foods, arts and crafts

At HARVEST, we are proud to offer you and your family a wide selection of fresh, healthy foods. We hope you will visit us; we also hope you will appreciate the HARVEST difference.

 

Information from Harvest Fresh Market website. To learn more click here. 

November Promotion & Delivery Schedule

During November, receive a free 

TraceyClean Air Fresheneron all TraceyClean orders over $25. 
 
For a complete list of products, please visit the TraceyClean online store.
 
Not valid with other offers. 

 

Delivery Schedule

Fishers & Geist - Tuesdays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

 

Downtown & Broad Ripple - Thursday 11/5

 

Carmel & Zionsville - Thursday 11/12

 

Additional dates will be added as the need arises.

 

 

 

Green Business Spotlight: Herbal Art

Made with organics, Herbal Art's  handcrafted soaps and skincare products offer customers a way to feel indulgent while treating them to a healthy skin experience. They offer gentle, yet vibrant soaps in a variety of colors and fragrances that look, smell, and feel delicious! This sensory vacation offers the added benefits of exotic butters, oils, organically grown herbs, and botanicals in their soaps and skincare products. All of Herbal Art's  "naturals" are original and authentic in nature. 

 

Be sure and visit Herbal Art online or their new retail location at 9943 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46037.

317-418-8227 

Free Products for Delivery Referrals

I would like to build up my delivery schedule and need some help. If you refer a customer to TraceyClean that lives near you on my delivery route and they purchase $25 worth of TraceyClean products, you will receive a $10 credit toward your purchase and your delivery charge will be waived.

Offer valid for as many referrals
as you can send!
 
 
Click on the following link for delivery dates.

Celebs Go Green

Check out this blog on Earth 911 about Glitzy Green Hollywood and see what some of your favorite celebrities do to live eco friendly.

The Amazing Power of Vinegar

White distilled vinegar is back! If you have tea stains in your glasses, teapots, or pitches, pour a little vinegar into the bottom. Wipe it out with a cloth and amazingly your spots will be gone. If you have stain that doesn’t come out right away, just leave the vinegar sit for a little bit then wipe out.

Save Some Water!

Since we are heading into winter and colder temperatures, it is a good time to start thinking about how to save money on utility bills. You probably pay the least for water, but why spend more than you need to? Here are some tips that you may have heard before, but are you doing them?

·         If you own one of the older toilets that wasn’t designed to conserve water, here is an easy way to convert it to save water. Fill a half-gallon milk jug with water and set it inside the toilet tank on the side opposite of the flushing mechanism. The jug will displace and water which will reduce the amount of water in the tank, this will allow you to use less water with each flush.  

·         Purchase a shower timer. If your kids (or you) tend to take really long showers, this small purchase could lead to big savings. Set the timer and let them know the water has be shut off when the timer goes off.  

·         Instead of throwing water used to boil vegetables down the drain, use it to water your outdoor plants and garden.   

·         Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. If you brush your teeth for one minute with the water running, you can waste 35 glasses of water. Brush your teeth twice a day and you have just wasted about 70 glasses of water. So, a family of four could potentially waste 17.5 gallons of water each day just to brush their teeth. Turn the water off! Fill one glass of water. That amount will be plenty to rinse your mouth and your toothbrush. 

Find a use for "warm-up" water. Instead of letting your warm-up water go down the drain, collect it and use it to water plants or rinse soapy dishes. By collecting the average daily amount of warm-up water, 6 gallons, you not only save this water but do not need to use additional water for plants or dishes.

Can't do all the tips at once? Start with one, make it a habit, and then try another!

Be Green While Shopping

Here are some suggestions to help you stay green at the grocery store:

·         Take your reusable bags into the store! If you leave them in the car (or bike cart), make yourself carry everything or go back and get them. It will only take a couple of times of making these trips and you won’t forget those bags.

·         Buy in bulk; it not only saves money but also the environment. Single-serving packages may be convenient for school lunches, but think about all the wasted packaging. Buy the larger portions and separate it out into the desired amounts. Instead of juice bags/boxes, buy juice concentrate, mix it, and put it into a stainless steel bottle. Buying the largest size available also works for personal hygiene and cleaning products. Examples include cleaning concentrates and liquid hand soap.

·         Precycle. Check out the package before you buy to make sure it is easy to recycle. Manufacturers whose products keep getting passed up for those that package responsibly may be persuaded to change if their bottom line decreases.

·         Buy products with “small packaging”. On the same thought as above, manufacturers use entirely too much packaging for some products. If we purchase products that use only the necessary amount of packaging, manufacturers will be forced to be smarter about how they package their products.

·         Opt for long-lasting items. Buy products that last instead of those that are disposable like razors, batteries, napkins, paper towels, and cameras. (FYI: did you know that most families spend more than $260 per year on paper towels and napkins?)

·         BUY LOCAL. This is so important. Not only is the food better but it also supports your local economy. It also decreases the transportation and preservatives needed to get food to your table.

Olive Oil, Not Just For the Kitchen

Want beautiful, young looking skin? What a silly question! Of course, we do!

Here is a great tip for a nontoxic moisturizer and it saves a ton of green! I read this in a newsletter that I subscribe to:

A wise and beautiful Italian woman once revealed to me the secret of her youthful, clear skin: "olive oil," she whispered. Just a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil are better than any expensive moisturizer. "Don't worry," she continued. "Once absorbed, you will not smell like a salad." She's right, and, apparently, she's not the only one who shares the secret.

I have an even better and cheaper alternative to face creams. I use good quality extra-virgin olive oil from the grocery store. I put some into a small travel container and keep it in my bathroom (I use the rest for recipes). I apply two or three drops immediately after a shower so that my skin has a chance to absorb the oil by the time I'm ready to apply my makeup. I have fewer wrinkles than my mother and grandmother did at 62. If it was good enough for Cleopatra, it's good enough for me. Joanne, Michigan

The Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide

This article was forwarded to me from a TraceyClean customer. Thanks Heather!

This is what Oxi clean is..  3% peroxide; did you Know that????This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana. I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars.

 

·         Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out (I do it when I bathe). No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash (Small print says 'mouth wash and gargle' right on the bottle)

·         Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of ‘Peroxide' to keep them free of germs.

·         After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

·         I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

·         Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

·         Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will

·         Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria.  Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

·         If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

·         If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burn the blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.

·         Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

·         You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them.  If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

 

I could go on and on.  It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.