Archives for January 2009

Cheating My Way Through Parties

I love to entertain. Who doesn't love a party? I'm having an Inauguration Watching party at my house next week. I planned on ten attending because everyone is so busy and whatnot, right? Wrong. Everyone is going to work late. Everyone will be here. Everyone will be … [Read more...]

An Eco-Friendly Family Road Trip From Michigan to Las Vegas?

Is it possible for a family of five to take a road trip from Michigan to Las Vegas in at least a little bit of an eco-friendly way? I really don't know. I've looked into some eco-friendly options but so far I'm not finding what we need or just not finding it in our price … [Read more...]

Lower Your Carbon Footprint by Not Warming Up Your Car this Winter

A recent survey of drivers found that 2,150 tons of CO2 are generated by UK motorists warming up their cars in the morning, creating the equivalent CO2 emissions of three 747 flights from London to New York each day.[social_buttons] “Everyone is now familiar with simple energy … [Read more...]

French Law Cracks Down on Cell Phone Use by Children: Bans Advertising and Phones Designed for Kids

First the French ban TV for children under three-years-old, now the French government is concerned about the negative health effects of mobile devices on children. From cancer to other diseases, cell phone use is especially dangerous to children. Swedish researchers have found … [Read more...]

Crafting with Organic Cotton Yarn

There are lots of great items you can make using organic cotton yarn. These washcloths are just one option. Other items include dishcloths, makeup removers, pots-and-pan scrubbers (a great alternative to sponges) and coasters (to keep your coffee table dry). My aunt is a … [Read more...]