It’s almost time for National Public Lands Day! If you haven’t heard about this volunteer opportunity on September 24, it’s a great way to get involved in the preservation of our parks and natural public spaces.  Last year, 170,000 people around America picked up shovels and rakes and worked on building new paths, removing debris, planting trees and... [Read more...]

The spring days shouldn’t be the only things warming up this season. After a long winter of hibernation, it’s finally time to shake off those cold-weather doldrums while keeping those calories in check. Head to the Alexan Solamar Fitness Center anytime for a hearty workout on the state-of-the-art equipment. For a more intense, instructional workout, take... [Read more...]

This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation's beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling. Hands Across the Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event... [Read more...]

Experts from a Yahoo article say it's not necessary to pre-rinse your dishes before they go into the dishwasher. They say it's actually a waste of time, energy, water and money. When I first read this, I was definitely skeptical. A point was brought up in the article that made sense and changed my mind completely. They say that heavily soiled dishes are used... [Read more...]

Lots of people say it's difficult to Go Green, that it entails way too many complex details. But it doesn't. It's easy, one step at a time you can GO GREEN. Let's start with your kitchen! If you haven't started, the kitchen would be a good start. Wouldn't it? Many people spend lots of time in their kitchens, I spend tons of time in my kitchen. I cook, clean,... [Read more...]

Have you used your Yellow Pages lately?  Or is it just collecting dust in your hall closet? I know I haven't used the physical book in years!  I usually go online and take a quick look if I need something.  Whenever the Yellow Pages show up at my door, I feel guilty throwing it away or even recycling it.  It was printed for me, so I usually keep it in my... [Read more...]

So I'm not Irish but I do enjoy celebrating St. Patty's Day. This year I did a little research on the history of this Holiday. Believe it or not it's not just about shamrocks and green beer. According to the History Channel: St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have... [Read more...]

If you are wondering what to do with your plastic bottles, maybe you should think about recycling them to be the next Haute Couture dress on New York's runway. If you watch Project Runway, then you know how funky the fashions are.  Whether they are using newspaper or electronic, those designs come out looking like they ready for the runway.  Take a look... [Read more...]