What are you doing to take an active role in living green? There are many things you can do daily to start making our planet a better place to live now and for our future generations. Being a good steward in all things is what pleases the Lord--including how we treat the planet He gave us to enjoy! Here are 12 Tips to Start Living Green -- The Smart Way! 1. Tap Water I know in many places drinking tap water is plain nasty, but use a filter or boil your water, let it cool and then fill your jugs and put them in the fridge. Yes, it's time consuming, but it's also time consuming to take them back to the recycling depot.2. Telecommuting It doesn't hurt to ask your boss if you can work part-time from home. They may not see it as being effective or practical, but that's because they don't know the benefits of telecommuting.3. Conserve Water Take shorter showers; turn off the faucet when you're brushing your teeth. rinsing the dishes or washing vegetables. Run the dishwasher only … [Read more...]
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Imagine how much money you could save each month/year if you used reusable cloth menstrual pads. This thought might illicit an "Eww!", but if you're looking for ways to be frugal and eco-friendly this is a good option to consider.Disposable pads and tampons are made from synthetic materials which mean there is nothing natural about them. In some women, they can cause yeast infections, irritation, and redness. If you use tampons, there's a possible risk of getting toxic shock syndrome (TSS). It's something we don't need to deal with on top of what's happening during that time of the month.If you're more of a tampon user, here are a couple of alternatives you can try and will save you money in the long run. One is called the Diva Cup and it's made from silicone; it's latex-free, plastic-free and BPA-free. The other is sea sponges that will last up to six months.You can make your own reusable cloth menstrual pads because they can last five years or more and that's a huge … [Read more...]
TweetGoing Green This Thanksgiving
Do you know how much food and packaging you waste on Thanksgiving Day or on any holiday? It's not about creating the best meal and going overboard and stressed out. You can have a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving by going green. 8 Ways to a Green Thanksgiving 1. Plan ahead to minimize overspending when the time comes. Figure out your menu and the amounts you need to serve x amount of people.2. If you have a fall harvest of fresh grown vegetables, that's great, but if you don't buy from your local farmer's market (if you have one in your area) or from your grocery store.3. Choose a free-range turkey or look for an alternative to turkey. There's chicken, ham, a roast or you can go vegetarian or vegan. If you plan on having turkey, buy a smaller turkey so you don't have leftovers. Of course, if you do, there are plenty of meals you can create to serve leftovers. You can also use the turkey carcass to make soup stock.If leftovers isn't something you want to deal with then … [Read more...]
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