I get asked this questions all the time: Have you always been this passionate about the environment? I most definitely have not always been like this. It has been a process; an evolution over the years. I did not become this crazy, square peg in a round hole person overnight. I changed over the ... Read More about The Day that Changed it All
7 Tips to Prepare for Winter
This year, we are spending the winter months in Fort Worth, Texas. Therefore, there is not much winterizing that we need to complete. With that said, I have put together a list of 7 easy tips to help you better prepare for the cold and make the environment happy at the same time.Put your ceiling ... Read More about 7 Tips to Prepare for Winter
Project Green Foot: Week 10
This week we had friends that came to visit us in Fort Worth. Therefore, we went out to eat more often then I would have liked. I think the one thing we need to work on is going out for dinner, and limit it to only once a week.When it came to groceries, we used what we had in the house. We ... Read More about Project Green Foot: Week 10
Homemade Almond Milk
I love raw homemade almond milk—hardly a day goes by without using it in some way. I used to buy an organic almond milk brand from the store, but after looking at the ingredients, I realized I could make my own delicious, healthier version in a few easy steps—one with no added additional oils, ... Read More about Homemade Almond Milk
I choose dates and raisins
I think at some point we have all fallen victim to the artificial sweetener. I know I have. I was a big diet soda drinker and queen of the green tea and aspartame. I thought this was a fantastic way to loose weight and stay healthy. I have come to realize artificial sweetener and healthy should ... Read More about I choose dates and raisins
Raw mini lemon pie
Did you know if every American skipped meat and cheese one day a week, it would have the same environmental impact as the country driving 91 billion fewer miles a year? Wow, that is a lot of saved miles. You know, cutting out animals products doesn't mean your meals have to be bland and boring. ... Read More about Raw mini lemon pie
Project Green Foot: Week 9
This week was business as usual for me on the waste and food front. But, I have to admit I had a moment of weakness. I love raw foods, especially raw desserts. Yum! There is a local company in Dallas that makes raw vegan tarts and sells them in individual plastic packaging at my grocery ... Read More about Project Green Foot: Week 9
6 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holidays
I still remember the gift my sister-in-law gave me a few years ago. One of my favorite gifts to this day remains the very thoughtful A Gift of Empowered Canadians.A generous contribution on the occasion of a material-free Christmas has been made by Sister-in-Law. I know that it’s important for ... Read More about 6 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Project Green Foot: Week 8
One of my favorite “green” restaurants is Chipotle. It is touch and go with Chipotle whether they will take out reusable glassware for our burritos bowls. Every Chipotle seems to have different rules on the matter. We went to the one in Fort Worth and they were not willing to take them, so I will be ... Read More about Project Green Foot: Week 8
How to Make a Halloween Candy Bag from an Old T-shirt
Halloween is only a few days aways, but there is still time to make it a spooky green celebration. The costumes should be ready or almost and the treats are most probably lined up. Remember, I wrote about "" There you will find some ideas on green treats for the kids if you are running behind and do ... Read More about How to Make a Halloween Candy Bag from an Old T-shirt