This Thanksgiving we are thankful for many things including our family, friends and the knowledge that there are many people out there who also care about climate change and the environment. We are thankful for everyone who takes the time to read our blog and think about the things we write. Whether you agree with […]
Save Water with Every Flush – American Standard Champion 4 Max Review
Posted on November 18, 2013 Written by 8 Comments
In honor of World Toilet Day on November 19, 2013, we replaced one of our toilets with a WaterSense 1.28 gallon per flush American Standard Champion 4 Max and could not be happier. Alicia says that she never before thought she would have an actual opinion on a toilet beyond the shape and height of […]
So much to be thankful for
Posted on November 12, 2013 Written by 10 Comments
For the second time in my life, I am extremely thankful that I can see with my left eye. Twenty years ago, while mowing the grass without safety glasses, a tiny sliver of metal shot through my eye and lodged in the edge of the retina in my left eye. I was living near […]
Home Depot recycling holiday lights again
Posted on November 7, 2013 Written by 3 Comments
Home Depot is offering up to $5 off LED Holiday Lights when you recycle incandescent light strings again this year. From now until November 17, 2013 you can get up to $5 off new LED Christmas Lights in exchange for recycling your old incandescent light strings. Here is the summary from Home Depot: Bring in […]
What to do with Fresh Cranberries…
Posted on November 2, 2013 Written by 4 Comments
I received fresh cranberries in our organic fruits & vegetables box this week and I was perplexed. I’ve never dealt with fresh cranberries and I’m so busy, I just wanted something quick to do. So I did what any modern housewife would do, and I asked the Facebook hive-mind. It turns out, cranberries are very […]
More Yards to Eat
Posted on October 16, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Ever since I posted about vegetable gardening in your front yard, it seems like I see edible front yard gardens every where I go! Well really, I’ve been canvassing (going door to door) for a friend who is running for the US House of Representatives, so I’ve been out and about a lot lately. I just […]
The Easiest Way to Save Water
Posted on September 25, 2013 Written by 1 Comment
Stop! Quick – do you turn the water off when you brush your teeth? Really? Are you sure? Think about it the next time you brush your teeth. How much effort does it take to turn on the water, wet your toothbrush, then turn off the water? When you’re done brushing, turn the water […]
Saving Water with a New Toilet
Posted on September 23, 2013 Written by 3 Comments
Water it’s the key to life. Over the human span water has been the most fought over resource and it is one of the most important resources for sustaining life on this planet. Access to clean potable water is a requirement for a happy and healthy life. Water is essential to grow the food that […]
Make Recycling Easy
Posted on September 16, 2013 Written by 4 Comments
Do you ever have a day where you want to do the right thing, but it’s just too hard? I know, it happens to me a lot. Like the winter I stopped composting because the snow was just too deep. It really helps when there are little thing you can do to make it easy […]
Picking Safe and Effective Sunscreen for the Family
Posted on September 14, 2013 Written by 7 Comments
Everyone agrees that protecting your skin from sun damage is important, but with all the toxic chemicals in sunscreen today, it is really hard for a parent to choose the right sunscreen for their kids and themselves. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) puts together their sunscreen guide each year carefully comparing the listed ingredients in over […]
