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Philippino homes are given one million Liters of Light

If you had the choice between a light bulb you’d have to compare electricity prices and pay for, and one that came with no electricity bill, no batteries or, in fact, no consumable energy source whatsoever, and it would have a shelf life of years, not months, which would would you choose?

The founder of My Shelter Foundation, Illac Diaz, has announced an initiative he’s named ‘A Liter of Light’ (otherwise known as Isang Litrong Liwanag in Philippino), with big plans afoot, for millions of Philippino homes to be given one million liters of light.  Here is an example of how his Liters of Light plan works.

Philippino lives are transformed by Liters of Light from two liter soda bottles

First developed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the two liter bulb, made from soda bottles, caught Diaz’s attention, when he recognized that it had the potential to instantly transform the lives of millions of impoverished Filipinos, who are living without an electricity supply and in virtually constant darkness.

Invention

A Brazilian mechanic and inventor called Alfredo Moser, has been hailed as the energyless light bulb creator. It’s said that he came up with the idea, when he wanted to find a way of saving on his own energy bill, back in 2002.

Phillipino homes are seeing Liters of Light from water filled two liter bottles

Moser, decided to cut holes in the roof of his workshop.  Then he set Read the rest of this entry »

Fair Trade Shopping

Fair Trade Shopping is a wonderful way to give a gift that keeps on giving. Now, that gift-giving season is in full swing, I’d like to give you a sneak peak at Fair Trade USA’s ultimate holiday gift guide. See the full guide here.  In a prior post I wrote on October 29th, called Help Support Fair Trade , you will learn about Fair Trade, and how it helps lift many people out of poverty.

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Fair Trade Shopping- share the idea

Fair Trade Shopping, is a wonderful caring and sharing gift giving opportunity. The hope is that you share with your friends, the fair trade shopping idea and content provided in the holiday gift guide. Fair Trade Shopping will help you share and spend your holiday dollars wisely, while making a huge difference in the lives of others.  The Fair Trade Shopping gift guide offers suggestions for fun, high-quality, (and often delicious) gifts that truly make a difference in the lives of farmers and workers around the world.  Don’t for get the fairtradefinder app here.  It will help you find Fair Trade Shopping merchants in your area.

I’m sure you’ll agree, that when a chocolate bar helps send a Ghanaian child to school, or a bar of soap brings clean water to a village for the first time, the word “giving” takes on a whole new meaning. Please help spread the word about Fair Trade Shopping and the Fair Trade USA holiday gift guide, this holiday season. Just a small purchase can do a whole lot of GOOD!

Fair Trade Shopping stretches your buying power

Thank you so much for all of your support of Fair Trade Shopping and the Fair Trade USA holiday gift guide.  This is how YOU can truly make a difference this holiday season. YOU, can play such an important role in showing your friends and mindful consumers around the globe, how they can make each and every purchase matter, for themselves and for others. By Fair Trade Shopping, you are stretching your buying power, and really impacting someones life, somewhere else in the world.  What a great feeling, to know you are giving gifts that keep on giving, year round by Fair Trade Shopping.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Going From Now to Wow!

• It’s the most exciting launch for the Slim-Fast
brand in years.  They have introduced their richest, creamiest, best-tasting shakes ever.  Then they put it all inside a deliciously convenient bottle. It’s designed to go everywhere with you, from your purse to your desk, or even your gym bag.

Today, one in four people considering a diet are focused on looking great at a specific event or occasion. So, maybe you just want to look great for the Holidays,or a wedding, or some other special event. Slim-Fast and its new, best-tasting shakes make it easier, and tastier to wow the crowd, with the NEW you.

Go From Now To WOW With a Great New Taste

• Losing weight shouldn’t mean sacrificing taste. The new Slim-Fast shakes will wow your taste buds, while providing up to four hours of hunger control.  They offer 10 grams of protein, five grams of fiber and 24 essential vitamins and minerals.  It makes it easier for you to stick to your plan and achieve your weight loss goals.

Flavors available in the new Slim-Fast bottle include: • Creamy Milk Chocolate  Like in the picture here.  This is the flavor I chose:

French Vanilla (next I will try this flavor to mix fruit in)

There’s also:

• Rich Chocolate Royale
• Cappuccino Delight
• Strawberries N’ Cream

 Go From Now to WOW with the Slim-Fast 3•2•1 Plan

• The new Slim-Fast shakes are part of the Slim-Fast 3•2•1 Plan. The plan gives you quick results* – done right, in a good and nutritious way. Plus,it’s flexible enough for you to get the structure you want in a diet plan, along with the variety you crave, while keeping your appetite satisfied.

Here’s  the plan:  Notice the 3 -2-1

• 3 Snacks: Three nourishing snacks a day such as Slim-Fast 100-calorie snack bars. these snack bars provide a delicious calorie-controlled snack to help curb sweet cravings between meals.  If you prefer fruit, nuts or veggies totaling about 100 calories, is also an option.

 • 2 Slim-Fast Shakes or Meal Bars per day: Slim-Fast shakes and meal bars are delicious and satisfying, while providing the balanced nutrition of a meal, for up to four hours of hunger control.

• 1 Balanced Meal: Enjoy one balanced 500-calorie meal per day. Try to fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with whole grains.  So, you are eating 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, it is great for anyone on the go.

I got my free Slim Fast 4 pack of Creamy Chocolate shakes at Safeway.   I’d like to loose 10 lbs before Christmas, just to get a jump start and not have to tackle even a few more extra pounds, that all the good food and Holiday festivities can add onto my waistline. This seems like the perfect easy plan for anyone that’s on the go, needing to grab and GO. The Slim-Fast 3•2•1 Plan can help you lose those unwanted pounds, too.  Get your Shakes or bars at any of the places mentioned below, and be sure to like them on  Facebook.

The new Slim-Fast shakes are available in the pharmacy sections of grocers and retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway and Kroger. Online you can purchase SlimFast products at Amazon.com and the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Store on Facebook.