Recently the EPA contacted us and asked if we would share their “Shower Better” campaign. Saving water is something that we believe in. Saving water has a direct effect on the environment and secondary effects as well. Where we live, it is rare to have droughts, but a lot of energy is used to pump […]
J.R. Liggett’s Bar Shampoo Review
Posted on February 19, 2012 Written by 41 Comments
This post was originally part of the Green is Beautiful Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering! We had never tried – or even heard of – bar shampoo before this Christmas when I received J.R. Liggett’s bar shampoo and shelf from my Mother-In-Law. This shampoo is the best! I had previously trained my hair to […]
Greening Your Camping – Getting Started
Posted on May 30, 2011 Written by 5 Comments
Camping is a low impact and low cost way to vacation either by yourself or with your friends and family. We find that it is a good way to spend several days of quality time with friends that is not horribly expensive. There are a lot of green websites that talk about how to go […]
Tip: Simple Water Saving Ideas
Posted on February 24, 2011 Written by 6 Comments
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 […]
Tip: Save Water, Time and Money: Train Your Hair To Need Less Washing
Posted on November 6, 2009 Written by 6 Comments
About ten years ago I decided that I wanted to grow my hair very long. I searched the web for resources and learned that the best way to have healthy hair is to not wash it every day. There were tips for training your hair to not need washing every day. I followed these […]
Installing a Low Flow Showerhead can save thousands of gallons of water per year
Posted on October 22, 2009 Written by 2 Comments
With a few dollars, a few minutes and pair of pliers you can save thousands of gallons of water and the energy and money to heat it by installing a low flow shower head. Here’s how Time: 5-10 minutes Parts: Low Flow Shower Head Recommended: Niagra Chrome Earth Showerhead 1.5gpm from EFI – $11 Tools […]
