Spa Reveil in Austin Texas is my favorite place to relax and get pampered. It is the perfect mini vacation. Their luxurious treatments take you to another world. With money being a bit tight right now, I asked them how I could relax at home without spending a lot of money. They gave me...

My dear friend Sloan Barnett, who wrote “Green Goes With Everything,” a New York Times Bestseller, is greening the White House!  No joke!   If anyone can green the white house, it’s Sloan.   Check out her latest efforts on the Huffington Post.   She wrote the Obama...

Thanksgiving can be a particularly gluttonous holiday, but there are some steps you can take to making it more green. From preparation to to cleaning up after your meal, everything you do for Thanksgiving can be made greener if you try. Plan your meal ahead of time Know how many people you...

Summer may be over (at least here in the US), but it’s never to early to start thinking about pest management for when the bugs come back next year, or for those of you who live in areas with mild climates. Some insects are not only annoying, but can cause damage to your home and to your...

This entry is part 19 of 106 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday October 17th’s Tip Shower Curtains: Most are made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). PVC has come under scrutiny for health concerns. When used for vinyl shower curtains and many other products, PVC offgasses harmful chemicals...

This entry is part 16 of 106 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday September 26th’s Tip Washing Machine: Front loading washers use 50% less water than top loaders. The clothes actually get cleaner with significantly less detergent as well! – Contributed by Dave Contribute If you want...

This entry is part 15 of 106 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday September 19th’s Tip Refrigerator: During the summer and winter the settings for your refrigerator may not be the same. Keeping the refrigerator at 35F to 40F will keep your food safe. For your freezer,, 0F is the target...

This entry is part 12 of 106 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday August 29th’s Tip Air Conditioning/Heating: You all know about turning the temperature up or down (depending on the season) about two degrees to save energy. What about when you go out? Do you really need to keep your house...

When I found Caterpillars soy candles, I thought, “Hmm, I like soy candles, let’s take a look at what they have.” When I saw their scents, I was very intrigued… never before have I seen amaretto coffee scented soy, mulled apple cider scented soy, etc… Looking...