This is a question many people have asked me and unfortunately the answer is not that easy. While, yes, to buy organic and items that are green can be quite costly, there are also many ways to be green that are very affordable. You do not need to spend a lot of money to be green. It simple requires a willingness to be a better steward of God's planet and some creativity. When I first decided that I wanted to be green, I was not swimming in the green...if ya know what I mean. LOL! However, I had a desire to be a better steward of the planet and I started to brainstorm. It helps me be more creative and I am forced to come up with cheap and free ways to be an environmentally minded person. Yep, that's all it takes, people. Willingness and effort. Eco Tips to Get Your Started on the Greener...Cheaper Path Recycle. most states have recycling programs and they provide the bins and pick up service for minimal cost. It is actually a part of your garbage bill...at least it is in my … [Read more...]
Green Start to Your Day
What better way to begin your day than Green? You can start your day glorifying God by taking care of what He placed in your hands...His planet. How? Simple. Forget about the norm when you wake up each morning. Try waking up a little early and having a warm natural bubble bath. Light some candles and spend some time praying and giving your day to God. Taking baths helps save water verses a long shower. No time for a bath, you say? There are other ways you can save water and make your mornings greener... 1. Shorter Showers. Take 5 minute shower and work quickly to get the job done. This will save a lot of water every year. 2. Married? Consider showering with your better half. Not only will you save water...you will heat up your marriage as well! 3. Turn off water when shaving, brushing teeth, hands, etc. Avoid letting it just run down the drain as much as possible. 4. Keep Up with any leaks. If you notice a leak, in the morning, have it fixed before the day ends. … [Read more...]
ReUsies Review: An alternative to plastic sandwich/snack bags
ReUsies just made lunch and snacking a little greener. What does this mean for you? Well, I'll be completely honest, I am not a greenie. I am not anti-green but I do not seek environmentally safe products, especially if it will cost more. I'm more of a light green kind of girl. So, the idea of getting rid of my convenient plastic baggies was not so tempting. Oh please, pick your jaw up off the floor, I am not the only one to succumb to the disposable and convenient. One day I happened to find the ReUsies website. Curious to see what new green product had hit the market that I would surely never buy, I clicked on the site. I saw the product and agreed that it was very cute. I loved all the different designs and immediately could think of a hundred uses. Then I clicked on the "Learn More" button. Thinking I would learn more about the product, I was surprised to learn more about the effect plastic has on the environment. I did not know that plastic takes 1000 years to breakdown and in … [Read more...]
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