Goal For The Green

This  holiday season, is a tight time, for many families.  While, keeping in tradition, of giving and sharing with family and friends, keep in mind there are things you can do, and services you can offer, that can mean more, than any amount of money you spend. At the same time, in keeping with traditions, you can also take steps to reduce waste, save money and be creative, while making the holidays green and festive.

During the holidays, waste can and does,  increase with extra packaging, gift wrap, disposable dishes, leftover food, and more. The Christmas holiday, generates, more garbage in our landfills, than any other time of the year.

Did you know, that a variety of tips on reducing holiday waste, giving green gifts, and reducing energy consumption is available on the Department of Natural Resources website?

There, you will learn about using less packaging, Read the rest of this entry »

As you may know, I use to live, in a dome home.  I would love to live in one again, but, I’m also happy in my current home.  Another type of home, I’m interested in, and had you explore with me, was an Earthship .  The truth is, I love browsing the web for alternative, affordable, and most importantly, sustainable ways to live.

The aftermath of the  real estate bust, and a down economy, may have placed, a tiny bright spot in the housing market.  As a way to save money, or simplify their lives, a small but growing number of Americans, are buying or building homes, that could fit inside many people’s, current living rooms, according to entrepreneurs, in the small house industry. Thus, giving a new meaning to downsizing.

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“It’s very un-American, in the sense that living small, means consuming less,”  according to Jay Shafer,  the 46 year old, co-founder of the Small House Society. “Living in a small house like this, really entails knowing what you need to be happy and getting rid of everything else.” Read the rest of this entry »

There’s nothing more relaxing than the flute, and taking in beautiful scenes of nature! I’m sure you’ll enjoy this!  🙂