Today's green living tip: combine errands. This is an easy way, although it requires a little forward thinking, of going gentler on the environment. Combine your errands to drive less. Who doesn't want to spend less time in the car? (Here's how to we've saved money on transportation costs.) I know I do! Start simply… Continue reading Green Living Tip 5 {Combine Errands}
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Green Living Tip 4 {Hang Laundry}
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
How to Green Up Your Entertaining
Throw fabulous dinner parties without throwing anything away with these 6 tips for greening up your entertaining. They're easy to implement and the result will leave you ready to entertain - and then entertain again. Everything is reusable so get out your social schedule and start planning when you'll have guests over. You can save… Continue reading How to Green Up Your Entertaining
Costa Rica Travel: Creatures
While we traveled to Costa Rica last year, I wanted to share these creatures with you. It was a trip unlike any other mostly because of the creatures we encountered. It is riddled with wildlife! Truly a zoo without cages. Seriously, all of these animals are actually wild (and mostly friendly). We saw at least… Continue reading Costa Rica Travel: Creatures
Why Can’t Stores Recycle Packaging and Items They Sell?
In most states, when you buy a six-pack of beer, you pay a deposit up front for the bottles. Then, when you return the bottles, you get the money back. The point is: you get to take the items back. This sort of 'taking back' is important - and it's not the money I'm concerned… Continue reading Why Can’t Stores Recycle Packaging and Items They Sell?
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