6 Ways to Save $20 – $50 Every Month on Gasoline
Most people wouldn’t put a pile of money on their driveway and set it on fire. But when you drive, you’re essentially burning money. Regardless of whether gas prices are high or low, because we’re traveling more, we’re all burning more
10 Zucchini Recipes to Help You Conquer Zucchini Overload
We’re right in the middle of zucchini overload season. The long green vegetables are pretty much everywhere – overflowing in farmers’ markets, filling up the produce bins in our grocery stores, maybe even growing all over the place in our
Fish Don’t Want to Eat Your Plastic Microbeads Face Wash
If you use a typical off-the-shelf face cleanser or body wash that claims to be an “exfoliator” or “scrub,” chances are, its scouring power comes from tiny pieces of plastic called microbeads. These beads, many of them as small
3 Big Reasons Why You Should NOT Wash Your Car at Home
If you think it’s “greener” to wash your car at home, here are three big reasons to think again. 1) Use more water. Most people who wash their cars at home do it with a rag in one hand and
9 Great E-Tools to Plan Your Green Eco-Friendly Vacation
As a life-long and passionate traveler, I’m always on the look-out for ways to get where I want to go, enjoy myself when I get there, and still feel like I’m not taking a big toll on the planet. I
Mother’s Day Highlights Need for Toxic Chemical Reform
Every year around Mother’s Day, my son and daughter (pictured with me, above) want to know what they can get me. I’m not big on buying a lot of presents, especially given how much stuff I already have. But I
5 Ways to Encourage Charitable Giving for Your Wedding
Have you thought about how to encourage charitable giving for your wedding, or perhaps the wedding of one of your kids? You’re not alone. Many couples, particularly those who have already established a home, are choosing to direct their loved
4 Steps to DIY Organic Pest Control for Your Garden
Want to garden organically but don’t know how to beat the bugs? This handy infographic, prepared by the good folks at First Choice Environmental, suggests 4 tricks that will help you create a healthier garden overall. It tells you which bugs
Our Earth Day Gift to You: The Big Green Bug De-Tox
Happy Earth Day! To thank you for all you do to live a healthier, greener life, we’d like to give you free access to our Big Green Bug De-Tox Guide. It contains the best ways we know of to help you get rid of
Earth Week 2015: Green Home Remodeling You’ll Love
If you’re planning to remodel your home this year, think green. From installing energy-efficient windows to painting with no VOC paint, you’ve got dozens of options for sprucing up your home in ways that are eco-friendly and friendly to your
