Category Archives: tips

Tip of the Week: Sorting

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Lynn Bee

I used to really resent all the steps in recycling. Rinse out the container, remove the lid, remove the label, flatten, put in proper receptacle, etc. None of these steps are really that hard, but it just seemed as though … Continue reading →

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No-Bake Energy Bites

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lynn Bee

Hanger happens to the best of us sometimes, we get so hungry we snap at our loved ones and generally make really poor decisions before melting into a puddle of emotions and finally succumbing to eating 6 hamburgers and an entire … Continue reading →

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Earth Day!

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Lynn Bee

Happy Earth Day everyone! This is a great day to think about our planet and how you can help keep it beautiful. Take this quiz to see how Green you are (or are not…). The top scores will get a … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Lynn Bee

    With Mother’s Day coming up I am realizing how important it is to mark an appreciation for your mother. I look to all my friends and see what they are going through as new moms and think how … Continue reading →

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Be Water Smart!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Lynn Bee

It’s World Water Month! Here are some quick tips to help you conserve this natural resource, and protect its quality, too. 1- Keep showers short, or skip them all together! We don’t need to shower everyday.  Heck since becoming a … Continue reading →

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Resolve to Evolve

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Lynn Bee

My New Year’s Resolutions are usually something achievable with little or no effort on my part. My traditional resolutions have been things like: Don’t get a terrible haircut this year. Or Keep being awesome. But a true resolution should be … Continue reading →

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Eco Nuts

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Lynn Bee

As you probably know, I am on a perpetual mission to reduce plastic use. And today the EcoNuts Soap Nuts I ordered arrived!  This product is an all natural alternative to laundry detergent. Soap Nuts are actually dried berries of … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week: Toothy Tabs

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Tip of the Week: Alternate packaging! This series is all about how to reduce your reliance on plastics. And the tip of the week is to seek out alternative packaging. Lately I have been looking at alternatives to my traditionally … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Smart packaging

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Tip of the Week: Avoid over-packaging! This series is all about how to reduce your reliance on plastics. And the tip of the week is to avoid buying items over packaged in plastics. We are making good progress by not … Continue reading →

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Delicious Iced Tea

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Summer is right around the corner and nothing is more refreshing than a cool glass of iced tea on a summer afternoon! Why make your own iced tea? It tastes better: Loose leaf tea is higher quality than most tea bags, … Continue reading →

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