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Written by: Jill Greenlaw
Home water conservation should be at the top of your mind. Whether for drinking, cleaning, bathing, or gardening, when the warmer season moves in our home water usage usually rises. That’s because there’s a lot of water-related chores and activities associated with the changes in temperature.
At the same time it’s important to try and get the family to conserve where possible because our water resources aren’t as abundant as we may think. Sure, the world is mainly covered with …
Teach Your Child to be Eco-FriendlyLiving in peace with the world that surrounds us is of crucial importance. We have to preserve it for as long as possible so we can live a life in a healthy environment…. However, apart from doing this ourselves, it is vital we pass on this green way of
Earth Day Tips for ChildrenEarth Day, April 22, is approaching and that means it’s time once again assess our choices and how they impact the environment. One way to make a positive impact on the environment is through organic …farming. Eating organic is not only better for our bodies, but better for
Green Living: Recycling Christmas Trees and Wreathslifestyle • parenting • home management • green living
An authentic Christmas tree is the perfect seasonal decoration. After you bring the outdoors in to trim your home, it is important to take simple steps to properly recycle the beautiful boughs.
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This year, we decked our halls with a 9-foot Douglas Fir. For our family, a real tree is
Green Living: Using a Water Filter to Save MoneyOur family loves to drink water. We are constantly drinking water… out of water bottles in an effort to get the best tasting water we can. One of my pet peaves is finding empty water bottles lying around. I am really trying to be cautious of the amount of
