Today is World Water Day and it has been given this distinction so that for at least one day the world might consider just how many of its inhabitants do not have clean water at their disposal. The stats are actually pretty shocking and for those of us who have the luxury of simply walking a few feet to the nearest faucet and running as much water as we like, it needs to be a wake up call. For world water day I want to highlight three organizations doing something to address this global crisis … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
DIY Herbal Mouse Deterrent
Mice are part of life in many parts of the Midwest. This fact was a big eye opener for me when I moved to the area from the Southwest. We have so many agricultural crops here that mice and other vermin make their homes among the crops and then come harvest time they decide to move into your home. I just can't share a home with them so if they do decide to make an appearance we break out the traps. Before it gets to that point though I always like to try and deter them first. The following is … [Read more...]
Top 10 Juicing Ingredients
Part of the fun of juicing is experimenting with different fruits and vegetables until you find some delicious and nutritious combinations. It is an absolutely amazing feeling to take such healthy ingredients and turn them into something that is edible and mouthwatering. Who says healthy eating can't taste good???! However, doing this without any guidance can lead to you creating some pretty funky tasting juices which you simply cannot finish. It happens to the best of us. That’s why today … [Read more...]
Driving the Toyota Prius v
I drove a Prius for the first time last year and fell in love. I know, it sounds cliche...the treehugger fell in love with a Prius but it's true. I fell hard and fast and I have driven lots of green cars over the years. My intro to this line of cars that has become synonymous with greener living and greener driving was the PriusC. That cute little green car quickly became one of my absolute favorites. Just this month I had the pleasure of driving a Prius v around town for a week. The biggest … [Read more...]
Household Things to Repair Instead of Replace
It is typically much cheaper to fix things around the home than it is to replace them. It is also way better for the planet. Corporations are selling cheaper goods and hoping we will buy new fairly often but we don't have to fall into that trap. We can start by buying quality goods that last, made my reputable companies. We can go a step further by vowing to repair rather than replace when they wear out or break down. When something or breaks as yourself...it is just dirty, can I take it … [Read more...]
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