Happy New Years Eve

It's almost here, 2008!  Looking back at 2007 I have made a good effort to make small changes in my everyday life that will benefit the environment; or at least lessen our impact.  So what are going to be my environmental resolutions for … [Read more...]

How was your Christmas?

Well Christmas has come and gone!  I am actually quite excited that today was the first trash pick up since then and we only had our average one trash can full.  We only had one bag of wrapping paper trash and the rest of the stuff (packaging) is … [Read more...]

Fuel Economy, Alternative Fuels and Light Bulbs!!!

Congress approved HR 6 today!  I don't normally follow all the polital stuff that happens up in Washington but lately it's been really interesting.  The new legislation also called the Energy Independance and Security Act of 2007 and it addresses … [Read more...]

Can you really ClickGreener?

Are you an online shop-a-holic?  Why not help the environment next time you decide to shop online.  There are tons of sites just like this already out there...but not that benefit the environment.  ClickGreener will donate 51% of their referral … [Read more...]

Are we the bad guys here?

So here is an article that will speak more clearly on the Climate Change debate the the compromise between the US and the European Nations.  I'm usually not very in tune with all the political talks but this one I have been paying close attention … [Read more...]

Trashy Thursday! Holiday Edition

I searched online for craft projects using gift wrap that you can save from Christmas (or any other occassion).  www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/papercrafts had some great ideas; I'll share some of my favorite. Use old gift wrap to make one of … [Read more...]

Reducing and Reusing at the Holidays

Wow, I've been quiet for several weeks.  I guess it's time to give you some ideas for reducing and reusing waste during the holidays.  I was packing up some gifts to be mailed the other day and was trying to reduce the cost at the post office.  I … [Read more...]