Want to know how to be a good dad? Go green. It is bound to impress your kids and it will also save the planet. Show an interest in global warming and chat to them about the environment. Kids are very environmentally conscious these days so showing an interest in things they are interested in [...]
In most cases, it takes continuous effort on our part to reduce our carbon footprint. However, making smart choices when it comes to outfitting our homes is one way to significantly cut down on energy consumption in one sweep. We already know about the positive effects of turning off and unplugging appliances, using energy efficient [...]
There are more than enough ways for people to save money. But the question is how many of them are willing to bend a little to do it? Did you know that going green can save money? Not many know that by simply participating on green campaigns, they are not just saving the environment but [...]
One of the most interesting home products I’ve found on the market today are Eco Balls (also called Washballs or Aquaballs). If you have a large family like mine, the amount of laundry soap and energy used by the washing machine is pretty huge, and obviously not good for the environment, as well as our [...]
Saving electricity is one big way by which you can save on expenses and make your contribution in environmental terms. It’s not a new argument, really, but sometimes, we tend to overlook some details that might just help us make some savings. Here are some tips for you to consider. Better to wire for more: [...]
The night after her baby brother’s birthday party, my 6-year-old daughter came into our bedroom at around midnight saying “Mom I feel si….” and promptly projectile vomited in the middle of our doorway. The next 24 hours were awful, she couldn’t hold anything down, had a fever, and felt absolutely terrible. Classic symptoms of gastroenteritis. [...]
Do you have living plants inside your home? Just the other day I realized that while I made sure my garden was in good condition, I hardly had any living plants inside. When we first moved into this house a year and a half ago, I had two large houseplants inside, one very tall, reaching [...]
I love candles. I can’t get enough of them. While I have ample electrical lighting at home, there is nothing like a bunch of scented candles to create a relaxing atmosphere at any given time. More than the aesthetic and relaxing aspect of using candles, however, there is also the environment to consider. Candles do [...]
I know, “greenify” is not really a word, but I liked the sound of it so I decided to use it today. Anyhow, how often do you do your laundry? If you have children, the chances are that you do tons of laundry. Even single people and couples do tend to accumulate a considerable amount [...]
Do you create lists when you go to the grocery store? That’s one of the tips that we should all follow. Not only does it help you become more organized, it also helps you make some savings. But, have you ever heard of an “unshopping list”? I came across this idea at Green America, where [...]
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