I want to be smart about my own impact on the environment. I do. I recycle. And reuse. And reduce. But am I doing enough? Really? Do I really buy the best products that could positively affect the environment? Or am I ignoring some wasteful habits out of convenience? I frequently suffer with green guilt… Continue Reading
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New Opportunities For You: Consider Going Back to College
I’m a Baby Boomer, by definition, those born between the years 1946 – 1964, which puts me smack dab, right in the middle as a birth certificate carrying member of the pack. If you’re like me you may be trying to make a difference in the world and reinvent yourself at this stage of the… Continue Reading
Teach Children about Earth Day All Year Round
On April 22nd, local and global communities alike will stop to recognize and celebrate Earth Day. And so with our green flags flying in anticipation, I would like to offer readers a solution to all of our environmental woes. You heard me right; I know what will end global warming, stop excess waste and create… Continue Reading
Staying Green this Holiday Season
While getting caught up in the fun of the holidays, it is very easy to throw your usual rules aside and go all out - hoping to ensure the perfect holiday gathering for your family. We go on endless shopping sprees, the budget is long forgotten and so are some of our better “green” habits –… Continue Reading
Save Money and Be Eco Friendly with Your Floor Duster or Mop
Did you rush out and purchase one of the new-fangled duster/mops, not thinking about the costs of the disposable dusting and mopping pads? A lot of us did. But, I’ve realized that this wasteful addiction to disposable cleaning items was needlessly hacking away at my budget. These tips can save you money and help you… Continue Reading
Teachings of a Mom Mountaineer
Mountaineering played one ofthe most memorable experienced in my life and I even shared the goodness of itwith my two kids. The mountains, the beauty of nature, the people we meet andthe camaraderie of our group is a treasure to keep. It was such a great form ofrelaxation and physical activity that takes away worries… Continue Reading
My Big Green Family
I am never sure what to think when I hear the argument aboutoverpopulation. Is the world really overpopulated? And is my onemega family really making that much of a dent? Can a big family still be green? We have the potential to,that is for sure. If all six of my daughters had six children thatwould… Continue Reading
Beginning Recycling At Home
Every year, tons of material that could be recycled isn’t, and it just ends up filling our overwhelmed dumps and roadsides. Most people think it’s difficult to start to organize a recycling center at home but with creativity and commitment it’s easy. You will feel better too because you will be doing your part to… Continue Reading
