Author Archives: Tara

5 Eco Tips for Taking Advantage of Daylight Savings Time

March 11th is the day. Time to turn those clocks forward an hour and spring into Daylight Savings Time. Now, in my book, there are pros and cons to people having to move their clocks forward an hour. In all … Continue reading

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8 Homes That Exude Sustainable Living

In this day and age, finding ways to lower our environmental impact are front and center not only in the minds of individuals around the world, but at the state, federal and international level as well. In fact, actions are … Continue reading

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Gas Prices Hit $5 a Gallon: Tips to Ease the Pain

Image by Chuck Coker / Creative Commons About a week and a half ago, I saw this article about how gas prices were headed to $4 a gallon by Memorial Day. At the time, the price of gas near my … Continue reading

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Renewable Energy, Solar and the Ultimate Power of the Sun

Image by Mike Behnken / Creative Commons I have seen a number of posts recently pertaining to famous quotes on a variety of different topics. One post I haven’t seen, however, is something about renewable energy, solar and the power … Continue reading

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10 Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Tips

Image by tanakawho / Creative Commons Valentine’s Day is typically one of the most romantic days of the year. People all across the globe take time out of their day to honor, cherish and shower those they love with flowers, … Continue reading

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A Few Environmentally-Friendly Tips For The Big Game

Image by Triple Tri / Creative Commons The big game is almost here and if you are any kind of football fan you’ve probably already figured out who you are watching the game with, where you are going to watch … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Green Your Everyday Routine

Image by Ben / Creative Commons People are constantly talking about “going green” or being more environmentally-friendly, but what does that really mean? Does it mean you have to change the entire way you live your life? Should you get … Continue reading

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Simple Reasons to Start a Vegetable Garden

  Image by SteveR / Creative Commons We are very fortunate to live in a time where we have nearly instant access to food of all kinds. That is why when I talk about starting a vegetable garden and growing … Continue reading

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Wind Powered Energy Going Far Beyond The Traditional Turbine

Image by Charles Cook / Creative Commons With Google recently investing a hundred million dollars into the world’s largest wind farm, alternative energies continue to be a hot topic amongst environmentalists, businesses, corporations, governments and investors alike. Opting for a … Continue reading

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10 Simple, Green New Year’s Resolutions Anyone Can Make

Image by Creativity103 / Creative Commons The year is coming to a close and while some people may be fearful of making New Year’s resolutions, because they rarely keep them, here are 10 resolutions you’ll probably find pretty easy to … Continue reading

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