It is the dream of many burnt-out urbanites and corporate workers to unplug and go and live off the grid. They envision days working the land and nights knitting by the fire. It can all seem idyllic. Although it is an enriching lifestyle, it isn’t always the dream life people imagine for themselves. One of the reasons it is harder than people realize or that it doesn’t live up to expectations is that there are many mistakes made. There are a lot of challenges to overcome to live off the grid … [Read more...]
5 Pieces of Technology to Use in Your Home
In the digital world that we now live in, you only have to step one foot into somebody’s home before you’re inundated with technology. From the latest televisions and speakers to the high-tech vacuums and security systems, it seems that technology is taking over the world as we know it. The digital tools that we now all use on a daily basis have become an integral part of our lives. In fact, most of us rely heavily on technology, and without it, we would feel absolutely lost. Many people worry … [Read more...]
Going Green Has Personal Benefits Too
Why do we try to make our lives just a little greener? It is because we care about our planet and the future that our children will face someday. They inherit the problems we have created as a society and the problems we fail to do something about. We are also concerned about the present. Numerous global challenges we now face... air pollution, water pollution, climate crisis, wildlife facing extinction... these things impact us all every day and give us cause for alarm and motivation to do what … [Read more...]
Green Energy 101
Energy is always a hot discussion in politics. Alternative sources and solutions for our energy needs are often discussed and encouraged but we have been using certain forms of energy for so long that some may be confused about how we can utilize greener energy. Recent events (Hurricane Sandy) and discussions about climate change should tell us we need to bite the bullet as a nation and as a planet and invest in alternative energy NOW. Wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal energy are probably … [Read more...]
Imagination in a Box
I have posted about cardboard toys a couple times before.. I just love em! In addition to being fun they are essentially an eco friendly arts and crafts project as well as a toy. We recently got to review some of the cardboard play houses from the Imagination Box Company and while they aren't as original as say the cardboard tree house or the castle we got this year... I am liking these better. For one thing they keep it simple! The instructions on some of these cardboard toys can be very … [Read more...]
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