I was taking care of my bills and finances this morning and this got me to thinking about ways in which you can be environmentally responsible while doing something as mundane as paying your bills or magaing your finances. Here are three things I do to keep this process "green". 1. Use online banking and bill pay. I pay all of my bills electronically or have them automatically debited from my account so that I do not have to write and send checks. If I am working with a company that does not … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2006
May I have Molten Sulphur With My Vegetable Oil Please?
Yesterday I was delayed in my travels by a train. There are lots of trains that pass through my area so this is no big surprise but I was a little surprised by what I saw when the train went by. I have gotten in the habit of reading the graffiti on the trains, often wondering how I will distract my kids in the future as trains go by, when they learn how to read. Yesterday though I concentrated on the actual print on the train cars. One of the first cars I saw go by had a food company brand name … [Read more...]
Tropical Smoothie Popsicles
Here is a recipe for a cool summer treat that is tasty and good for you! The kids are sure to love them. Tropical Smoothie Popsicles: 2 cups loose Spinach Juice of an Orange or Tangerine 1 Kiwi (peeled) Pineapple (fresh or frozen chunks) Blend all ingredients and then add 6 ounces of distilled water and blend again. Pour in popsicle molds and freeze. Enjoy! Don't forget to try different fruits and greens to find your favorite combination. … [Read more...]
Organic Wine and Free Chocolate
I just wanted to pass on this great offer from Frey Wines. Right now they have a special going on. For a limited time, Frey is making a special, online-only offer for two delectable bottles of wine at a discount. One bottle is the exceptional Syrah 2002 - a library wine aged for three years in French oak barrels. This red wine is available only at their tasting room and over the Internet - not in any stores. The other bottle is your choice of either our Zinfandel 2004 or Chardonnay 2005. To … [Read more...]
Someone Stole My Rhubarb
I have a rhubarb thief in my area. I was out in my yard yesterday and noticed that someone had helped themselves to all of my rhubarb, which had been pretty impressive. Now I am a little bummed that it is gone but I guess I am also happy that if someone had to steal from me...they only took some food. How can I blame someone for wanting to steal delicious rhubarb? If you are not familiar with rhubarb let me tell you a little about it. It is a stalk vegetable that is usually eaten as a fruit. In … [Read more...]
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