What do you think of when you see a six-pack of beer or soda? Leaving apart the nutritional value (or lack thereof), the thoughts of summer long weekends, or the mouth watering anticipation of a carbonated beverage, what associations does the packaging bring up in your mind? If you’re anything like me, you think about […]
The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center is encouraging everyone to open their windows, and embrace all that spring has to offer. A big part of the coming of this season is preparing for the ever daunting spring cleaning. Fortunately, there are easy and even fun ways to embrace this practice, that don’t involve harsh or […]
Hi April, we are so excited to talk to you about your book Aunt Flo: Who She Is, Why She Visits, and What Others Have to Say About Her. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us. What inspired you to write Aunt Flo? I was inspired to write a book about […]
Last year during Waste Less and Be Green in 2015 I introduced you to a different challenge every week and brought in some great Zero Waste and green business women to share their wisdom with you. Striving for a Zero Waste/ less wasteful life can get lonely in a world of pre-packaged foods, “fast clothes” […]
Tiny House mania is sweeping the nation. There are several Tiny House shows on TV, tiny house exhibitions are easy to find, and Pinterest is full of Tiny House love (check our board out here!) What is it that’s so appealing about these homes and would the transition to tiny be right for you? If […]
Most of us living a “green” or Zero Waste lifestyle recycle. Heck, even many people who wouldn’t consider themselves green at all recycle. Did you know that there are several errors people frequently make when recycling? Recycling errors can lead to a “bad” batch of recycling where everything ends up getting trashed! Let’s make sure […]
Spring is officially here, and with the warmer weather comes the desire to get a fresh start. You’re probably thinking about airing out your home, doing some deep cleaning, and clearing out clutter and older, unused items. Having a closet full of rarely used items just makes it difficult to find what you actually need […]
What if I told you that plants we consider “weeds” and not worth keeping around can actually be some of the most sustainable and nutritious foods you aren’t yet eating? Would you look at your lawn or neighbourhood greenspace the same way ever again? Well, it’s true! Lots of plants that people have designated as […]
The first day of Spring is a few days away. Life here in Colorado is deceiving this time of year. We’ve had temperatures in the 60s and 70s lately, trees are budding and flowers are blooming. Springtime in the Rockies, however, means SNOW! March and April are typically our wettest months of the year and […]
The United Nations-backed International Women’s Day 2016 was celebrated on March 8th, but there’s more to it than just paying lip service to the history of women making change in the world. It’s a day to consider what women can do going forward, to make a positive impact on society and the planet. This year’s […]