Reusing boxes and envelopes
January 24, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsMy recent foray into swapping books coupled with Christmas, Amazon and other things has left my household with a lot of cardboard boxes and shipping envelopes. certain, I could just recycle them, but I find it more fun to reuse them for my own mailing needs. Amazon puts so man…
DIY green cleaning guide
January 23, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsIf your read any green blogs, there are plenty of recipes for homemade laundry detergent or tips on using vinegar and baking soda to clean nearly anything. But, what whether you need a really specific recipe to get those things done? The Clean Calgary Association has a great g…
Got pallets? compose tables and more
January 23, 2009
Filed under: Home, Tips
We recently installed a wood stove in our home and when the stove was delivered, it came with the wooden pallet still attached. Now, pallets are a great thing for stacking firewood on and we have used plenty for that, but what whether you have an additional one or don’t need …
Water tips for Texas and beyond
January 23, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsThe Texas Water Development Board has put together a very informative WaterIQ website with tips and ideas for saving water in Texas and beyond. Texas deals with drought conditions on a regular basis so the site is much needed to educate society on sprinkler usage and other wat…
Give Your Loved One An Eco-Lovey
January 22, 2009
Win that Eco-Plush Lovey
Stuffed animals always manufacture wonderful gifts for little ones. More often than not, it doesn’t even matter what they look like, as distant as they’re soft and snuggly, and fit just right under a child’s arm. And with Valentine’s Day just around…
Terra Plana’s moment Has Come
January 21, 2009
TERRA PLANAI don’t know whether I just forgot to list Terra Plana under “Shoez,” or whether I’ve actually been remiss sufficient to have never written up one of my favorite shoe companies ever. Terra Plana makes awesome eco shoes, and I should know, I have four pairs of them- one pair of sneakery-fl…
Tip of the Day: Reuse Linen Bags for Cheap Storage
January 21, 2009
Filed under: Home, Tips, Tip of the DayBuying new linens? Save the bags for cheap storage.Linens is one group of household items that when you need more you just have to buy new, and soon after when you do unfortunately most of them seem to come packaged in heavy plastic zip bags that aren’t recycla…