Refurbish Newbie

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When it comes to being green – I am not that great at refurbishing items but I love when I see the sweet things other people create. For example, I love that someone took this old bike and used it under their bathroom sink! Genius! Source: benjamin-bullins.artistwebsites.com via Sommer on Pinterest   I wanted to [...]

Toss The Brown Bag

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It’s back to school time and with that can come a lot of waste. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that of the more than 3,960,000 tons of plastic bags, sacks and wraps produced annually, 90 percent are discarded and end up in landfills or oceans. We can help lower that number and protect our environment by using re-usable [...]

Back to School Money Saving Tips

We all like to save money but with back to school season the kids want new back to school clothing, supplies, a lunch box and the list goes on. The price tag of your back to school list can break the bank if you aren’t careful. To help you save some money and go green [...]

Eco Friendly Methods For Your Garden

How Grow Your Own Garden

Growing your own vegetable garden is a great way to spend time outdoors as well as enjoying the luxury of organic goods right in your back yard. Although gardening is a healthy hobby there are several methods to keep your garden flourishing without harming the environment. Use a rain barrel A rain barrel is a [...]

Win a Vacation

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Need a vacation? How about a cruise with your BFF or hot hubby? I’m wildly flapping my hands in the air saying I need to go away and just sip fruity drinks on a beach and get my tan on! Are you with me? Enter to win an eco-friendly vacation or other great prizes from [...]

Knocking Down Green Barriers

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We all know that a low socioeconomic status is an on going barrier for those who want to eat and live healthy but can’t afford it. The barrier is getting larger and larger as gas prices increase, employment opportunities are squelched and services are cut. Why is my family’s health more important than yours? It’s [...]

Are You Ready To Be An Energy Star?

Earth Day is all about making positive changes and preserving our environment. We want Earth Day to be a day of change and optimism so we are going to share with you some fun and positive news. The Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program is helping support environmental change by launching their Change the World, [...]