I hate to throw things out, and what I dislike even more is seeing items in the trash that are in perfectly good condition. It breaks my heard knowing that they will just sit in a landfill. I sometimes save random items from certain death in a landfill- don’t judge!We tend to live in a world ... Read More about 12 Uses for an Old Shirt
Project Green Foot- Week 21
This past week I picked up our CSA basket and it was loaded with leafy greens. Many I have already juiced and others I am just anticipating how yummy they will taste. The one thing that caught my eye was this beautiful purple kale. At first glance, I wasn't quite sure if it was kale or not, but ... Read More about Project Green Foot- Week 21
Project Green Foot- Week 20
I eat too much, and just for the record I am heathy! Look at our grocery bill- it is absolutely crazy. <sigh>People wonder how we can afford to eat this way and I often wonder the same thing. We have decided that food is where we want to put our money. It is important to us to eat foods that ... Read More about Project Green Foot- Week 20
Project Green Foot- week 19
The week began with me in Detroit for two days. I was invited by Ford Canada to attend the North American International Auto Show with 150 other bloggers from around the world. I really did my best to create the least amount of waste possible while traveling, which is not always easy. When it came ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 19
How to Reduce Your Paper Usage
Reducing the amount of paper you use daily is easier than you think. It just might take some extra effort on your part at he beginning to start out, but once it is all on in place, it should be second nature to go paperless! Just think of the impact your actions will have- about 90% of paper comes ... Read More about How to Reduce Your Paper Usage
Our planet is in need you see
My sweet niece, who I call the Good Kid Gone Green made her first appearance on my site in August with her newsletter titled "How much do you really know about global warming?" She is such a great kid and truely cares about the environment. She joined the green team at her school this year and ... Read More about Our planet is in need you see
Project Green Foot- week 18
Another fantastic, but crazy week back home. I am looking forward to getting back to normal! The last few days we were unable to compost- not even guerrilla compost. We live in town, so I couldn't just dump my scraps in the road, but you know I was thinking about it! Before we brought our food ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 18
Project Green Foot- week 17
Oh, what a crazy week - up and down the highway visiting family! Now, we have a few days to relax and we are back on a plane to Fort Worth. It will be nice when we are back on a schedule and buying food plastic bag free. Pretty much all the produce at my health food store is wrapped in plastic and ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 17
A Green New Year
Have you made your new years resolution(s) yet? Have you thought to add some green goals to your list? You can do your part for the environment by using and wasting less and setting an example to others around you. Simply recycling more, using less plastic and driving less are all ways to help ... Read More about A Green New Year
Project Green Foot- week 16
We arrived safe and sound in Montreal on Thursday for our 2 week visit back home. We have spent the last 3 days with family laughing, eating and unwrapping gifts. We asked our family to consider waste-free gifts for all three of us and we were pleasantly surprised with the thought that went into the ... Read More about Project Green Foot- week 16