Articles tagged “Simple Green Tips”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

7 Best Green Apps for Mobile Phones By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Features Aug 11 2009 Cell phones have become excellent tools for not just making phone calls (which has become practically a secondary use of the devices) but also for going green. There are gads of applications you can download to your phone that provide tips, tricks, and planning for eco-friendly living. Here are seven of the best we've seen, and think you'll definitely want to check out. + READ MORE

5 Basic Steps You Can Take to Green Your Scene and be More Personally Sustainable By Marye Audet IN Home & Garden Aug 5 2009 A lot of people seem to think that going green is time consuming, difficult, or sacrificial. If you choose one thing to do from the list, or use one of your own ideas every month you will be living a much more self sufficient, much more eco-friendly, much more prosperous lifestyle in less than half a year. + READ MORE

5 Simple Yoga Moves to Beat the Heat Naturally By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Jul 28 2009 In addition to hacking your way to keeping cool with some low-impact lifestyle changes, you can also help cool down the actual temperature of your body with the help of yoga?the union of your body with its breath. + READ MORE

8 Fun Green Ways to Manage Stress (Kissing is One of Them) By Laurel House IN Food & Health Jun 19 2009 Being "stressed" seems to be as trendy as being "on a diet." Everyone's doing it, throwing the terms around as if it's an excuse for a bad mood or short fuse. Problem is: stress has some serious side-effects that can be detrimental to your health and happiness if it isn't addressed. Of course there are lots of pills to help you ease off angst, but we prefer to do it green? naturally. No drugs, no chemicals, just good natural cures. Our favorite and the most fun by far: Kissing! + READ MORE

To Cut Your Your Energy Bills, Just Cut Your Food By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2009 There are a lot of green helpful hints out there.The finely sliced food will also cook evenly in a microwave, and a microwave uses less energy than a stove, and that's another fine slice of energy that you can save. + READ MORE

How to Break-Up: 6 Ways to Dry Your Tears the Green Way By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Jun 2 2009 Break-ups have a definite un-green edge, simply by the fact that a couple who shares resources is going back to consuming more resources. From separate living spaces that use more utilities and require more furniture and decorations, to separate trips to the grocery store to cook separate meals and more, break-ups have a need to be greened. Here are 6 tips that can help you through the doldrums the eco-friendly way. + READ MORE

Unemployed College Grads: Stay Green and Save Money With These Tips By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect May 22 2009 We're coming up on graduation season and the economy is still pretty much in the tank. All the news of lay-offs isn't exactly encouraging if you're just finishing up your last college finals and taking the stage to receive your diploma. You might find that there's going to be a lull between when you hang that framed degree on the wall and when you land your first "real" job. Don't worry, we have tips to help you sail through the lean months of job hunting and resume writing. + READ MORE

Stay Cool With Light-Colored Curtains By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 4 2009 It's May. That means that summer is just around the bend. You've probably taken down some of your winterization materials. Your blackout curtains are probably stashed at the back of the closet. Your space heater may be residing in the nether recesses of your attic. + READ MORE

Unemployed Boomers: Stay Green and Save Money With These Tips By Lloyd Alter IN Work & Connect May 4 2009 Ten years ago I was unemployed; I lost my company, a great deal of money and much of my sense of self worth. To get out of the house and do something different, I took up the sport of rowing, perhaps because being on treacherous waters in the dark when you don't know where you are going because you're always looking backwards felt pretty much like my life at that time. + READ MORE

Do Your Dishes and Laundry at the Correct Time By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Apr 29 2009 If you are someone who is big on water conservation, then you probably know that you should water your lawn and garden in the morning or in the evening. This prevents all that precious freshwater from evaporating and allows your plants to get the biggest drink with the least waste. + READ MORE

Try These Natural Aphrodisiacs that Don't Harm Endangered Animals By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Apr 6 2009 Aphrodisiacs are substances that have been used throughout history in order to make sex more pleasurable and/or attainable. If a substance is known for being an aphrodisiac, I don't blame you for wanting to get your hands on it...but why not just approach aphrodisiacs the green way? Find these aphrodisiacs naturally, at no cost to endangered species, and enhance your love life the eco-friendly, bile-free way. + READ MORE

Vinegar is Amazing! 9 Green Uses for Vinegar on the Lawn and Garden By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Mar 31 2009 Vinegar is a clean, cheap substitute for many expensive dirty things. It can clean dandruff off of your scalp, extend the longevity of your nail polish and works as a replacement for fabric softener. Vinegar can do so many wonderful things that I?m going to write more than one post about the wonders of vinegar. Here are some green ways to use vinegar around the lawn and in the garden. + READ MORE

Unemployed Young Professionals: Stay Green and Save Money With These Tips By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Work & Connect Mar 31 2009 It's a dire economic situation we have going on, with cut-backs and layoffs happening all around us. If it's happened to you, don't worry, you certainly aren't the only one. And you certainly have help. We have pulled together a resource guide to help you sail through this unemployed phase with some pocket change to spare when you nab that perfect job in a couple months. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Sampling By Mickey Z. IN Food & Health Mar 23 2009 We're not talking about that kind of sampling—we mean getting your fill of food without spending a penny. This sampling idea is catching on and reminded me of Abbie Hoffman's classic tome, Steal This Book, a book that's now a very un-hip 38 years old. Considered radically beyond the pale at the time of its release, some of Hoffman's advice appears somewhat quaint when viewed through the jaded prism of the twenty-first century. + READ MORE

Treat Constipation with Massage By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Feb 12 2009 We all get backed up sometimes. Usually it's with work, but sometimes it's something a bit more embarrassing. In those awkward moments, we could rush out and buy a package of chocolate-covered laxatives or some herbal teas or other medicines, but there is a method that doesn't have or need any packaging. That method is massage, and it can be done completely waste free. Hopefully, the only thing leaving behind waste will be you. + READ MORE

Reduce Heart Problems and Other Health Issues Naturally—The Power of an Afternoon Siesta By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 7 2009 Lots of cultures do it.In fact, a recent study reported on NewsTarget.com suggests that middle-age working men who take three short naps a week cut their risk of a fatal heart attack and heart problems by 37 percent. + READ MORE

How to Close Your Office Before a Vacation By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Dec 22 2008 There's nothing sweeter than a little hard-earned time off, especially when you know you've left your workspace in great green shape. Try these simple tips before you punch out and head for your dream vacation. + READ MORE

Make Origami Flower Bouquets from Recycled Paper By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Dec 15 2008 While we're sure you'll be following suggestions on alternative wrapping, it's likely you'll still have quite a bit of used wrapping paper around you after the holidays. Here's a great way to put it all to use, as well as any brightly colored paper you come across during the year! Turn it into beautiful flower bouquets! + READ MORE

Get Deep Sleep Naturally During this Stressful Holiday Season By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 2 2008 I've said it before and I'll say it again, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of year. You know what adds to stress? Lack of sleep. So don't be one to fall in the trap of not getting enough sleep this holiday season. And when you are sleeping make sure that you are sleeping deeply enough so that your body is able to recover. + READ MORE

5 Surprisingly Effective All-Natural Aphrodisiacs (That You Probably Have in Your Kitchen) By Eric Leech IN Food & Health Nov 17 2008 Forget the alcohol, Spanish Fly, Viagra, and other unmentionable sex enhancers, the most passionate aphrodisiacs are only a supermarket away. And we aren't talking about specialty items. The stuff we're talking about is common natural products that you probably already have in your refrigerator. And if you don't...then it's time to go grocery shopping, because you're going to love what these foods can do for your sex life. + READ MORE