Archive for April, 2011
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I was talking with a friend today, one who owns a solar installation business, and he mentioned something I found really interesting. It turns out that a common reason he’s called out for trouble-shooting on existing installations is that customers are sure their systems are malfunctioning because they run out of electricity so quickly, and/or, [...]
Corks in Wine Bottles
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011I’m getting frustrated about corks in wine bottles. Rather, I LOVE corks in wine bottles – I’m getting frustrated about the NON-cork stoppers used in so many wine bottles! I’ve tried lots of things, like Not drinking wine Drinking wine from boxes Drinking wine from screw top lids but right now I’m on a local [...]
Green Fundraising
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011The tragic events in Japan during the past few weeks have just been so heartbreaking that I felt I had to do something to help– and being that there’s really no way for me to physically assist, I figured sending some money over there, and hoping it can help, is the best I can do. [...]
Rubber Band Napkin Rings
Monday, April 4th, 2011I’m so excited about something that I’ve implemented at our house – fancy instant personalized napkin rings! I’ve been meaning to make some napkin rings for a while now – ever since Stacey let us in on her quick’n’easy napkin ring ideas – but I just never have. I even carry around felt with me [...]
Easy Peasy Tip: Unplug Your Toothbrush!
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011Got one of those schmancy electric toothbrushes? Good for you, and good for your teeth! But take the time to unplug it when it’s fully charged. Otherwise it’s still pulling electricity from the socket, even when it doesn’t need any more.
Mark your Calendars! Take-Back Medication Day!
Friday, April 1st, 2011Here’s a heads up for something coming up soon in the US: The Second Annual Take-Back Your Medication Day! It’s coming to a collection point near you on April 30th 2010. We’ve written before about how pharmaceuticals are showing up in the drinking water – and this is contributed to by people who flush their [...]
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