Today's green living tip: hang laundry to dry. Think laundry dried on the line means it's going to be hard and crunchy? Try tossing it into the dryer for 10-minutes and then hang it. A short spin in the dryer, first, before hanging, removes lots of wetness. Many clothing items are practically dry with only… Continue reading Green Living Tip 4 {Hang Laundry}
Green Living Tip 3 {Buy Produce in Season}
Today's green living tip: buy produce in season. Produce that's grown locally has a shorter distance to travel to reach the grocery store, is fresher, and is plentiful. During the growing season there are lots of fruits and vegetables and you know what happens when there's lots of an item at the market, right? Yes,… Continue reading Green Living Tip 3 {Buy Produce in Season}
Green Living Tip 2 {Ditch Paper Towels}
Today's green living tip: ditch your paper towels. Are you thinking, "Say what? But how will clean? How will I wipe?" Easy. Find some cute wash cloths that match your kitchen decor and a basket to stash them in. Put these in place of your paper towels. Start by hiding your paper towels. This will… Continue reading Green Living Tip 2 {Ditch Paper Towels}
Green Living Tip 1 {Recycle More}
Today's green living tip is easy: recycle more. Don't automatically toss trash into the garbage can. How to transition away from using the rubbish bin for everything? Take a look at the number of garbage cans in your home. If each room has a garbage can, then each room should have a recycling bin.This can… Continue reading Green Living Tip 1 {Recycle More}
Green Living Tips for Earth Month
Remember last year when I said we really needed Earth year instead of just a day? Well, could you settle for a month? Welcome to Earth month! Yes, Earth Day is later this month but let's celebrate it all month. We all make decisions everyday that impact the Earth - mostly in the form of… Continue reading Green Living Tips for Earth Month
Liquid Dish Soap to Use and Why
Remember when we began switching our cleaning and laundry detergents? We've gone from all of our cleaning and laundry supplies from the standard cleaning aisle, advertised on TV, and least expensive to only a handful of store bought products that are made by a few companies. The liquid dish soap was the last switch -… Continue reading Liquid Dish Soap to Use and Why
Making Time for What Matters
Remember how my nickname around here is "Internet Girl" - yes, a reputation I've earned. Lately though, I'm feeling more like a walking contradiction than an "Internet Girl." Here's why: I want to be unplugged more and away from my computer and smart phone. Why? The answer is simple. Living doesn't actually take place huddled… Continue reading Making Time for What Matters
How to Sleep Around Europe on a Budget
Traveling to Europe is expensive - the airfare, hotels, rental car, meals out - but it doesn't have to cost as much if you know how to sleep around Europe on a budget. Skipping the traditional hotel route also gives travelers options to shop at local markets, cook, and experience life as a local -… Continue reading How to Sleep Around Europe on a Budget
WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
If you live in Portland and have a blog or website that uses WordPress (like me!) then this giveaway is for you! WordPress is hosting a one-day conference in Portland on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from 8:50am until 5:00pm. They've got a packed agenda with something for everyone. Here are all of the details about… Continue reading WordPress Press Publish Conference Ticket Giveaway
Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
This is behind the scenes at the mill but not just any mill - it's Bob's Red Mill! And, yes, there really is a Bob. He couldn't be any nicer and Bob, along with his wife, started Bob's Red Mill when they retired years ago. It actually began as a little store - until a… Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Mill and Orca Heritage Bean Salad
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