Read through any article about green living, and sooner or later, you’re likely to come across the term “carbon footprint.” The phrase comes up so often that it’s pretty clear the authors think your carbon footprint is something you need to be…
Malcolm Forbes is credited with the phrase, “He who has the most toys wins the game.” According to a People magazine article written at the time of his death, his hobbies included the acquisition of wealth and “flaunting what it could buy.” His memorial…
Believe it or not, more and more chickens are popping up in the cities. Urban farming is booming as a means to live greener and leaner lives – not only do city chickens provide fresh eggs, they offer free fertilizer,…
I love gardening. Every spring I start dreaming of all the veggies I’m going to plant, and I love going to my local farmers’ market and picking out tomatoes, cucumbers, and field peas to plant. Have you ever thought about…
Let’s face it. Although you may want to reduce your carbon footprint and save the earth, it can be very difficult to know exactly how to do it without spending a fortune. Sure, there are plenty of ways you can…
It’s common for many families to stare dejectedly at $200, $300, $400, and sometimes even $500 in utility bills every month. It can be an especially hard pill to swallow when times are tight. This issue hits close to home…
Before I became a full-time writer, I owned a professional organizing business. Clients often complained about the constant influx of paper into their homes. Credit card offers, catalogs, bills, insurance forms, charity solicitations, and more show up in your mailbox…
How often do you buy a new cell phone, laptop, or TV? In these gadget-driven days, you probably upgrade your electronics fairly often. Most people don’t think twice about buying the “latest and greatest” technology. After all, companies and their…
Have you ever read the directions on the back of your laundry detergent? You know, where it says “Use 2/3 cup for heavy loads, 1/2 cup for lighter loads,” and so on. The problem with these directions, and with a…
I recently made the transition from home owner to renter. And although that transition has been a happy and fun experience, there’s one issue that has come as bit of a shock. The loft space I’m renting is not very…
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