It's not unusual to have people fasting and dieting around this time of the holidays. I can already see the huge spread of carbs, proteins, and baked goodies on the dining room table, but after all of the candy I devoured (and I'm STILL devouring) from Halloween, I'm thinking there's not much room for more holiday treats unless I make room (preferably in my... [Read more...]

Sunday is my laundry day, and thanks to some green tips I’ve learned, it’s the day that really gets me excited about going eco-friendly. Solara at Wellington apartments have their own washer and dryer units, so you can treat your laundry as meticulously as you like from the comfort of your apartment. It’s also an easy distance from the kitchen... [Read more...]

Well, Solara at Wellington dwellers, you're in the midst of little-known, but strategically placed January holidays that are sure to motivate you in keeping your resolutions for 2011. Whether you're looking to celebrate Lose Weight and Feel Great Week or Diet Resolution Week, you can add a Green touch to both of those promises. Planet Green has 31 Green... [Read more...]

This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation's beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling. Hands Across the Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event... [Read more...]

If you love salad, imagine how much more you would love it if the lettuce and tomato came from your own garden. Who says people in apartments can't have gardens? You don't need a lot of space or sunlight to take part in a new trend of growing gardens in bags or portable containers. Grow your own tomatoes and lettuce in a flower pot or container that can... [Read more...]

I don't know about you but I know I have a Yellow Pages lying in my hall closet just collecting dust.  It's a mean cycle every year, I find that bright yellow informative book on my doorstep and I cannot seem to get rid of it. I feel too guilty.  I don't even want to recycle it, I know it's printed for me.  I just know I haven't used the physical book in years! ... [Read more...]

I love re-using and recycling common household items for cute little projects. Real Simple magazine inspired me with their ideas to re-use cans to create a cute centerpiece. Here's how it works. Go through your recycling or collect a couple cans from canned foods. Select about three different cans of different heights and sizes. Give the cans a good scrub to... [Read more...]

According to Time Magazine, Americans throw away about 350,000 cell phones a day! Can you imagine how much that really is? In the average household people there are probably a ton of old, leftover and unused wires and cables. Turn all your electronic trash into cash you can spend into something new with Sears. Go out and recycle old device today! Do you have... [Read more...]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised by this article from TreeHugger.com about how farmers are turning to spices and herbs to create pesticides safe to handle. After all, there are plenty of organic plant sprays out there that contain this, that,  or the other essential oil. But to do it on a commercial farming scale is what's surprising to me, I guess. And the... [Read more...]