Goal For The Green

It’s that time of year when the little brown creatures bring their their buddies into your house.  I have to draw the line, when they start showing up on my bathroom floor, kitchen counter, and oh yeah, SURPRISE…in the dishwasher!  Uggh! Regardless of everything you do to keep your house clean.  There they are.

I found this wonderful article “Rid your home of ants, without chemicals”, from my friend Chris over at Living Well Naturally, that I wanted to share with you.  The tips in the article are tried and true, and they really work.  The idea is to lure the ants out, the way they came in, with things you already have in your pantry.  Best of all, it’s cheap, it’s green, and it’s chemical free.

I was too late on getting this information to my husband, as he already had the person who treats our fruit trees (chemically free) come out and treat for ants.  He never did come indoors, but no more ants.  He will come back in 45 days just to be sure.

I sprinkled the Cinnamon by the front door, and put cut up strips of Bounce sheets in my pantry.  I’m so happy, to not see these little critters in my house anymore, especially in my kitchen.

It is my hope that you find this information useful and helpful.  By all means save yourself the money of having someone come out and do it for you.  Yes, there are companies that take care of the problem, and keep it “green.”  But, next time I see a little critter, I will be ahead of the game with this great information.

Special thanks to Chris for finding this.  We are working toward a better tomorrow, and many more to come!

See where the cutest ladybugs live!

With gas prices quickly approaching $3.00 a gallon, perhaps you’re wondering if you will even get to go on a vacation this year.  Instead of another “staycation,” at least try and save some ” green” and plan a “green” vacation.

Did you know Cleveland is going green?  First time visitors my not realize that Cleveland, is situated on the beautiful blue shores of Lake Erie.  You can even, charter a fishing boat, and cruise the Cuyahoga River, or set sail for Lake Erie Islands.

Cleveland became known as the city of the burning river, after a huge industrial fire along the Cuyahoga River in 1969.  Now, you can visit and learn about the rebirth of the Cuyahoga River, and see why Cleveland has now become an eco-friendly hot spot.

Positively Cleveland,  has compile a wonderful list of 75 Green Things In Cleveland Plus , to check out and enjoy.   Thay also have a card called the Cleveland Plus Pass, that’ll make your trip easy and more affordable.  It gives you access to ten major attractions and other traveler discounts in the region.  You can purchase for Adult, Youth or Senior passes, for 2, 3, or 5 days.  A pass saves you 30% off general admission to the participating venues in the area.   They are making Cleveland a great place to save “green” and enjoy great family fun.  Now, you have no reason to not go on a vacation this summer.  So, jump on the fun wagon and enjoy!

See where the cutest ladybugs live!

While visiting Living Well Naturally, I came across this post I just had to share with you !  I just wanted to share a few laughs……….

Humor for us aging “Boomers”

Here’s a little humor to brighten your day, especially for us baby boomers who are aging by the minute. Some of the artists of the 60’s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers.

They include:

Bobby Darin —
Splish, Splash, I Was Havin’ a Flash.

Herman’s Hermits —
Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker .

Ringo Starr —
I Get By With a Little Help From Depends.

The Bee Gees — –
How Can You Mend a Broken Hip.

Roberta Flack—
The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face.

Johnny Nash —
I Can’t See Clearly Now.

Paul Simon—
Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver

The Commodores —
Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom.

Marvin Gaye —
Heard It Through the Grape Nuts.

Procol Harem—
A Whiter Shade of Hair.

Leo Sayer —
You Make Me Feel Like Napping.

The Temptations —
Papa’s Got a Kidney Stone.

Abba—
Denture Queen.

Tony Orlando —
Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall.

Helen Reddy —
I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore.

Leslie Gore—
It’s My Procedure, and I’ll Cry If I Want To.

Willie Nelson —
On the Commode Again

(author unknown)

—————————————————————-

What Do Physicians Really Think Of The Bailout?

Allergists voted to scratch it, and the
Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it,
but the
Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of
nerve, and the
Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a
misconception. The
Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted. The
Pathologists yelled, ‘Over my dead body!’ while the
Pediatricians said, ‘Oh, grow up!’ The
Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, the
Radiologists could see right through it, and the
Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole
thing.
Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and
the
Plastic Surgeons said, This puts a whole new face on
the matter.’ The
Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the
Urologists felt the scheme wouldn’t hold water.
Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas,
and the
Cardiologists didn’t have the heart to say no. In the
end, the
Proctologists left the decision up to some assholes in
Washington

(author unknown)

I just wanted to share this before the new administration takes office on Tuesday 🙂

Posted by Round the water cooler with Sketch 12/14/2008