When and where did the idea begin of giving party guests a usually useless little gift?

The Green Market season is upon us!  In communities across the country many of us are flocking to the local green market to pick up our weekly supply of fruits and veggies, have a chat with the vendors and to learn more about the locally grown movement in general. I admit I’m still a novice. I ask questions, listen in [...]

Gas prices remain stubbornly high and with summer right around the corner, road trips and travelling will put a dent in the wallet this season. However with some planning and preparing, it’s possible to maximize your fuel mileage so that you can have cost effective road trips with your familia in the coming months. Max Bohbot, President of penny auction site [...]

Are your monthly energy bills climbing? According to the US Department of Energy, up to 45% of a home’s energy loss is through the attic, though the amount of heat actually lost will depend on where you live and how cold your attic gets. Spring is the best time to assess if you have any energy leaks and to take [...]

Work and family obligations can keep us very busy and leave us with little spare time.  While it’s easy to get caught up in our normal routines, it’s also important to try to be a little more eco-conscious in our daily lives. There are many easy ways that we can have a positive impact on the planet and on our homes. Try these simple and [...]

With winter in full swing heating bills are on the rise for many families. Would you like to lower your home energy costs this season?  One of the best places to find savings is your home’s furnace.      David Coulson of Napoleon Fireplaces explains why, “When I talk to people that are experiencing higher than expected heating bills, they are always surprised [...]

En un mundo perfecto, reemplazaríamos todos nuestros electrodomésticos por modelos con mayor eficiencia energética. Lamentablemente, esta no es una opción realista. En cambio, la mejor alternativa realista es asegurarnos de que los electrodomésticos que tenemos estén funcionando bien. Aquí incluimos la información que usted necesita saber para poder usar mejor los electrodomésticos que ya tiene: Refrigerador/Freezer Ubique el refrigerador a [...]

 In a perfect world, we would replace all of our household appliances with more energy efficient models. Unfortunately that is not a realistic option. Instead, the next best approach is to make sure the appliances we have are functioning properly. The following is what you need to know about how to better use your existing appliances: Refrigerator/Freezer Position your refrigerator [...]

Our planet is all we really have; without it we will cease to exist. Yet we continue to abuse our greatest gift. Some (large companies) pilfer our planet simply for greed; others (mankind in general) pilfer it because they do not know any better. The clocks are chiming and the wake up calls have been sent out, we just need [...]