December 28, 2009
Divide and Conquer – Cleaning after Christmas
An easy way to start your holiday clean up is to divide your holiday debris into three piles; reusables, recyclables and trash.
Reusables – Bows, ribbon, wrapping paper, boxes, gift bags, tissue paper, Christmas cards, all can be reused in its former state or repurposed into an ornament or new Christmas card. There are so many possibilities.
December 3, 2009
The Greenest Christmas Tree
In the 20th century, around 98 percent of Christmas trees came from the forest. Today, most Christmas trees are grown on tree farms, which can benefit and harm the environment.
In an article from care2 I found what the Eco-benefits of tree recycling is, why buying a live Christmas tree is best for the environment and how Christmas tree farms benefit the environment.
Filed under Eco-Friendly, Help, Holidays by Deanna
November 23, 2009
10 Tips for Preventing Stormwater Pollution
Last week on Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe helped clean storm drains, which made me a bit sick to watch, I guess that's why they call it "Dirty Jobs". It made me think about how important it is that we put our trash in the proper place and keep our drains free of pollution as much as we can. Below are 10 tips to preventing stormwater pollution. We don't want this pollution going to our rivers and streams, harming fish and wildlife along the way. Did you know that a single cigarette butt can take 25 years to break down? So please don't litter, it doesn't take much to look for a trash can and dispose of trash properly.
November 10, 2009
Start From Scratch
Stay away from the frozen food aisle!
So many of us grab the easy to pop in the oven, pre-made food for dinners and when baking desserts, but with a bit of planning on your part and food prep ahead of time you can have wonderful made from scratch meals all through the Holidays. This time of year is my favorite time. I love homemade cookies, desserts and savory goodies. Start planning now and you will be glad you did. And with a smile on your face you can say "I made this!"
Filed under Food/Drinks, Help, Tips by Deanna
November 5, 2009
Save Money on Heating
Reading through an article from Divine Caroline, I found 7 tips to help save money on heating this winter. Who doesn't want to save money, especially during the holiday months.
1. Replace all your filters. In addition to not being as effective at filtering the air you breathe, dirty filters cause several problems for the furnace. They make the blower work harder getting enough air into the heat-exchange chamber so that you have enough warm air in the house.
July 22, 2009
Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Camping, cooking out, picnics, swimming at the lake, and whatever other fun thing you love to do in the summer, seem to all come with those pesky mosquitoes.
Here is some helpful ways to keep those mosquitoes at bay.
June 23, 2009
How to Pick the Perfect Produce
Its summertime and fruit & veggies are abundant, many people are making their way to farmers markets to get the freshest of the fresh. But even with beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables available at every corner, its still tough to pick out the best if you don't know how. Here are 7 tips to help you pick the perfect produce and get what you pay for.
Filed under Food/Drinks, Help, Tips by Deanna
June 11, 2009
Take a Volunteer Vacation
Schools are letting out and kids and adults alike will have some time off this summer. In lieu of or in conjunction with your regular vacation, why not take a volunteer vacation?
April 16, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day
This next Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day. Take time to celebrate Earth Day this weekend, either by getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors or by taking action and conserving energy, water and recycling. There is so much we can do. Below are sites that can help you get started.
Filed under Environment, Help, Tips, earth day by Deanna
April 3, 2009
Garlic's Health Benefits
Garlic, a member of the Allium family, is believed to be one of the oldest cultivated plants, with a history going back over 5,000 years.
Recent studies show that garlic contains a powerful antioxidant that is good for cardiovascular health, that garlic can in some cases reduce LDL or bad cholesterol, and it can be a good blood thinning agent with the potential of reducing the risk of blood clots.
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