Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.

Beer: Aviator Red and Blackbird Stout from Flying Bison Brewing Company and sent in by listener Perry. Thanks!

Chocolate: 1848 Dark Chocolate 86% also sent in by Perry.

Finds:

• Cork it! Check out this cool DIY cork trivet kit that gives new life to your old corks.
• Green Toys. Greenfeet.com is now carrying Green Toys, a line of toys made from BPA-free recycled plastic and made right here in the USA! Choose from the sand play set, indoor gardening set, or cookware and dining set.
• Present for Dori. Val brought a little present back for Dori from Vegas - a Bono signature series 25 t-shirt. 15% of the purchase proceeds will go to the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Conservation Cotton Initiative.

This week's Teenie Weenie Greenie™ is to build your own root cellar. It will help you to extend the life of your produce. For more information on root cellars, click here.

Dori and Val are talking about alternatives to caffeine and coffee.

• Teeccino- a blend of herbs, grains, fruits, and nuts that are roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee.
• Choice Organic Teas
• Guayaki Organic Yerba Mate

Once again, we have a bunch of great listener emails. Keep 'em rolling in at hip@greenfeet.com. And don't forget to post articles, links, and speak your mind at our MHTH forum!

• Show your support! Listener Doug needs your support! He is participating in the relay for the life and raising money for cancer research in memory of his Mother-in-law who passed away this December. Support a great cause and donate by clicking here.
• It's getting hot in here! Katie just found out about a new eco-friendly way to heat your house instead of a radiator or electric baseboard heating - infrared heating. Redwell Infrared Heating sells giant ceramic tiles fitted with infrared heating elements.
• Eating crow. Jay sent along an article about flocks of crows are causing blackouts in Japan.
• Cart friendly. Onawa had a couple of links to share. The first is for Cart Helpers, reusable bags designed to fit inside your shopping cart. Also be sure to check out her blog.
• Shout out! Thanks to Jen for mentioning More Hip on her blog, New Green Mama.
• Strip! Lottie wanted to recommend the SmartStrip surge protector. It saves energy by turning off your computer and peripherals even if you forget.
• Mulching. New Listener Sarah wanted everyone to know about cocoa shell mulch.

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