Tahoe resorts rank as some of the greenest.

By Jeff on February 18th, 2010

If you are looking to take the family on a ski trip this year and be green on the trip, look no further than the Lake Tahoe area. Recently, Orbitz announced the Tahoe region was once again the number one ski destination.  This is the region’s third time in a row. Read more…

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What do you wear to keep the cold at bay?

By Katrina on December 7th, 2009

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As winter has fallen upon us, we wanted to hear your tips and tricks to staying warm and what you find yourself wearing (or doing) to keep yourself from creeping up that thermostat! Is it fuzzy slippers, scarfs or gloves? Or your old ugly sweaters and sweatshirts (that you get each year for Christmas)? Do you use layers to keep you warm? Maybe it is keeping a warm cup of hot coco or tea close to warm yourselves from the inside out, or cozying in a big blanket. Heck, who knows, you could be one of the guitly who own the As Seen on TV’s “Snuggy”!!! What ever it is, we would love to hear!

I’m a sucker for my flannel PJ’s and slippers, and warm drinks. But my favorite (and probably most efficient) way to stay warm is snuggling up with a nice blanket and our cats. They throw off so much heat they are always enough to keep me warm and the cold at bay.

So what do you do? What are secrets for staying warm in these chilly months? Let us know or send us some pictures. We’ll post a few of the best ones.

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Buy a Home with a Green Mortgage

By admin on May 18th, 2009

Need a home?  Now is a great time to buy.  Both housing prices and interest rates are at the lowest point in years.  If you are into the green movement, you can even buy your home using a Green Mortgage also know as an Energy Efficient Mortgage.  This type of mortgage allows home buyers to finance energy efficiency improvements along with the purchase of a home.  To read more go to the Daily Green.

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