By Joe R on October 30th, 2009
It’s the fall season. And with the season comes the inevitable changing of the colors of the leaves. Long drives with the top down is the preferable way to go. Mile after mile of driving along in your fuel efficient/bio-fuel car which makes nary a sound just enhances the beauty of the experience. And once you and your loved ones arrive back home and after smelling that fresh air all day, everyone is relaxed…until you spy the front yard, and the back yard, and don’t forget the two side yards. “I just cleaned them yesterday!” says the frustrated home owner. And, while the kids quietly disappear you open the garage door and see them. Yes, a rake still warm from yesterday’s uses, and the dog, a spry creature just waiting to rustle around the leaves as you try to tame the yard back into order.
Read more…
Permalink |
Keywords: cancer causing, changing of the seasons, dogs and cats, eco-friendly, EPA, fleas and ticks, healthy living, nature, non-toxic
By Leanne on August 16th, 2009
Did you know that there are certain foods that you can eat to speed up your metabolism? Well according to this article that I found on Yahoo “the food that you eat makes up 5 to 10 percent of your metabolic rate.” Most foods that speed up your metabolism are:
• Vegetables – spinach, broccoli, carrots, asparagus and more.
• Fruits – blueberries, melons, apples, citrus fruits and tomatoes. Now it is true that all fruits are good for you but try and eat more of the fruits listed. Read more…
Permalink |
Keywords: DHA, EPA, fish, food, health, metabolism, Omega 3, whole grains
By Ashley on August 11th, 2009
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a program called “Pick 5 for the Environment” on their website. All you have to do is go to the Pick 5 site, check 5 actions that you are willing to do for the environment, type in your zip code and you are done. When you are done, you can even print out your pledge as a reminder. Here is my pledge: Read more…
Permalink |
Keywords: environment, EPA, pledge
