Reuse gift bags and tissue paper. I am probably the cheapest gift wrapper around. In fact, people are lucky to get a card from me! I would rather put all my money into the gift a person gets than to put money into the wrapping and card that will most ( more… )
Use eco-friendly laundry detergent. I have been using eco-friendly laundry detergent for years. I have tried multiple brands, but do not have a favorite. I am using one from Costco™ now. There are many brands of eco-friendly detergent on the market. Be careful to read the labels though because some ( more… )
New Car or Used? Yesterday, I went to CarMax™ with my hubby to look at cars to replace his current vehicle. It got me wondering if used cars were better for the environment than new cars. Because there are hybrid cars now and all-electric cars, I just assumed that they ( more… )
Volunteer. Everyone is passionate about something. For me, my passions are working with kids and helping out the environment. So, starting a Green Team at my daughter’s school was a perfect volunteer activity for me. Some people have a passion for civic duty which leads them to volunteer politically. Others ( more… )
Research, Research, Research! My daughter is the researcher of the family. Whenever we are planning a vacation, she figures everything out from where we stay to where we eat each day. Sometimes we have to talk her down from some pricey options, but for the most part we end up ( more… )
Use an alternate form of diapers. This is a tough one. I swore when I had kids that I would use cloth diapers. I did look into it, but at that time it was not a feasible option for us financially. I say this because I wanted the diaper service ( more… )
Go to the dentist. I am not a fan of the dentist. Even seeing the picture above sends waves of anxiety through my body. I have already been through many dental procedures in my 49 years, and know there will probably be many more in my future. I just have ( more… )
Get a yearly physical. I know yearly physicals are not always fun, but every man, woman, and child needs to have one. The only way to be proactive against all the viruses and diseases out there is to get a yearly checkup. So many of us are anxious about going ( more… )
Pick up dog waste! Aren’t dogs cute? I agree that they are, but do you know what isn’t? Dog waste. I get so frustrated when I am in my front yard cleaning up my own dog’s waste, and I see waste that is definitely not from my small dog. I ( more… )
Exercise. Take it from me, this is easier said than done. I do not like to exercise at all. I have a gym membership that I do not use enough. I try to stay motivated to go, and I would love to go three times a week, but I am ( more… )