Spring is the perfect season to cut down on your energy consumption and go a little more green. The sun can be your best friend and help cut your energy bill significantly. You don’t have to employ solar panels or expensive equipment to use the sun’s energy. Here are some of my favorite energy-saving and money saving tips that use the sun. Ditch The Thermostat If the weather is nice outside the temperature inside will easily follow suit. Opening your doors and windows to let in fresh ... Continue Reading
Spring Equals Energy Reduction
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three energy reduction tips (and money saving tips) using the sun.
5 Easy Earth Day ‘N Every Day Energy Savin’ Tips For Life on Hysteria Lane
April 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
5 easy ways to save energy on Earth Day and every day.
I know thinking green can be intimidating, but there are simple things we can do to help save our planet, one drip, watt, or gallon of water at a time. Here are a few easy ways to do just that, as well as save money on our energy and utility bills this Earth Day and everyday. Beauty Unplugged According to actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., every time we use our curling iron it’s like leaving on a light bulb for a week. So I guess the first bit of advice is to take a day off and let ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Setting Goals and Learning How to Achieve Them
March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Learn how to set goals, plan for them, and determine why you want to achieve them.
Setting goals gives you clear direction. Setting goals can enable you to make wiser decisions. Taking the time to set goals will help you spend your time and money on things that align with your values. Having clearly defined goals isn’t a magic pill, but it is a great motivator. Here are some steps for defining your goals, establishing how you want to meet them, and stating your motivation in completing them. It is important to set goals, but it is equally as important to take the time ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Using Deep Breaths To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
December 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
Instruction on proper breathing techniques and benefits to emotional and physical health through the holidays and beyond.
Time seems to accelerate in November and December each year. Thoughts turn to buying the perfect holiday gifts, planning parties and hosting out of town guests. The to-do list becomes endless and this is often where stress begins to escalate. If simplifying your routine and setting realistic goals seems impossible, try this one simple thing to deal with holiday stress and anxiety. Breathe Breath is the key to life. It’s also the one body function most taken for granted. We often ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Go A Little Green!
September 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Go a little green with these simple and easy ways to make your environmental footprint a little smaller.
Even if you aren't willing to give up your vehicle for a bike, or put solar panels on your home, there are simple and easy ways to make your environmental footprint a little smaller and go a little green. Ditch the Plastic Water Bottles Many of you probably already know that about 30 million single-serve non-returnable containers end up in landfills or as litter every day! That is a lot of garbage and waste, but did you know that 18 million barrels of crude oil equivalent were consumed in ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Eco-Friendly Summer Travel Tips
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer is the time for family travel. Wherever you go, it’s easy to make any summer vacation more eco-friendly. Here’s how.
Summer is the time for travel. Whether you’re in the mood for a sandy beach, a peaceful lakeside retreat, or a desert oasis, you can make any summer vacation more eco-friendly and green. Eco-friendly travel begins in the planning. If you are willing to do your homework first, you will save time, money, and reduce your environmental impact later. Green Accommodations - Choose your destination wisely and remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints wherever you decide to ... Continue Reading
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