Here’s a very simple tip for saving water that I never did until it was pointed out to me: when filling the tub for a bath, close the drain before turning on the water. I find that most people adjust the water running out of the faucet to the temperature that they want it to […]
Not All CFLs Are Created Equal
Posted on February 21, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
I’m assuming you know the basics – CFL light bulbs use significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs. They’re somewhat more expensive, but they save you money on electricity and they are supposed to last longer. You should recycle them when you are done with them and if they break you should clean it […]
Quick Tip: Teaching Your Toddler To Recycle
Posted on February 15, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
When we first started the blog I said that I would talk about how to include your children going green. I realized that I haven’t been doing as much of that as I would like. Our Toddler Recycling One thing I like to do is teach my toddler to recycle. Ever since he could walk, […]
Tip: Open the Curtains in the Winter
Posted on February 12, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
One thing I get asked about a lot is windows. There are a lot of misconceptions about windows and energy savings, mostly thanks to companies that are interested in selling their products. Here’s an easy thing to do and to see results from: if you have a window that the sun shines directly through in […]
Calming the Wrapping Paper Madness
Posted on December 22, 2010 Written by 3 Comments
This morning I read a blog post on Practically Green about how to avoid mountains of holiday trash. It’s a good article. You should read it and take the quiz on Practically Green. Love the site. Then reflect on how you can best apply their advice to your holidays. I started thinking about the mountains […]
GreenTip: Latch Your Windows
Posted on September 18, 2010 Written by 5 Comments
Are your windows closed but the outside sounds are a little noisy? Does there still seem to maybe be a draft? Before running out to price new windows (and fall over in shock), check to see if the latch is shut. Those latches aren’t really there for security, they are there to insure that your […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Resale!
Posted on March 25, 2010 Written by 2 Comments
I’m doing a last-minute push to get things ready for my Mother of Twins club’s semi-annual Gently Used Clothing & Equipment Sale. My club has been holding a “gently used” sale for a lot longer than I’ve belonged to the club, which for those who are wondering, is about 6 years. The club holds the […]
Vegan Buttercream Icing and Chocolate Cake
Posted on March 2, 2010 Written by 4 Comments
Many people are vegan for environmental reasons and we could write many posts on the topic. However, I’m currently not eating dairy or soy because of the baby. As a result, I’ve been discovering many new vegan treats, particularly in the cereal bar and dessert lines. I have been finding that many mainstream items don’t […]
Let Your Voice Be Heard (UPDATED)
Posted on February 23, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
There are many ways to do good for the environment, and there are many things that you can do as an individual. However, there are some things that are best done by governments, such as pass laws to fund large clean energy projects or set emissions limits. When there is something you want to […]
Our Green Little Secret for Turning Up the Heat in Bed
Posted on February 15, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
We have a secret for staying toasty warm in bed so we can turn down the heat at night. Our green little secret is an electric mattress pad. In the olden days they used to heat up bricks and stick them under the covers to warm them up before crawling into bed. Thankfully we no longer have to […]
