Every morning I drive by a local Dunkin Donut (it's next to the gym) and am always dumbfounded how long the drive thru line is at 8:45 a.m. I decided to time a vehicle to see how long they really waited in the line before getting their food. 17 mins 43 seconds, that's how long! Now, if you ask someone who goes there odds are they'll say they go through the drive thru to … [Read more...] about Fast food breakfast: convenient & time saving or not?
Archives for August 2008
Eco Tuesday: Reusable Bottles
Reusable bottles Reusable bottles save you money as well as precious natural resources by cutting down on the trillions of cans and bottles trashed each year. When looking for reusable bottles look for these features: # Safe alternative to polycarbonate (#7) - do not leach toxins like BPA # Durable, light-weight & great looking - 100% recyclable # Made with fair … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Reusable Bottles
Gyms and women
Ok, I recently joined a new gym, after being out of the gym scene for waaaaaaaaay too many years. It was a toss up between one that is co-ed and an all females. Now I'm wondering if I made the right choice :( I opted for the all women gym because this way I could go in, work out, be left alone and have no bothers. Ya know, ipod earphones in just minding my own biz, doing my … [Read more...] about Gyms and women
Eco Tuesday: PowerPockets
PowerPockets use the latest in "Thin-Film" solar energy technology to quickly and efficiently turn sunshine into electricity. Great for charging mobile phones, games, PDA's and any other 12 Volt electronic device - and when you're done, hide it away easily! You can even use it to jump your ATV or bike. If you're not going to use your vehicle for awhile you can have the … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: PowerPockets
Gas purchase capped at $75!
What gives? Storm preparation people always tell you to make sure your cars have gas and you have gas for generators, etc. I just got back from the gas station and they maxed me at $75 worth of gas. I had one car to still put gas in and 3 more gas cans to fill for backup for generator and they topped me off at $75. Had to finish, then go back in and have son pay for more gas … [Read more...] about Gas purchase capped at $75!
School shopping vs storm preparation shopping
They're both horrendous acts that nobody should have to do, much less on the same day! It's bad enough to have to go to the mall with the masses of people who it seems many aren't partial to bathing before they go out in public but then to dodge the fake smiling women attempting to spray you with their chemical migraine inducing 'perfume' as you walk into any main department … [Read more...] about School shopping vs storm preparation shopping
Microfiber cleaning cloths
Just blogged about the benefits of using microfiber cleaning cloths at http://gogreenwithtaraburner.com/blog/green-cleaning/microfiber-cleaning-cloths.html Tara And by the way, summer is perfect for maxi dresses so make sure you check them out. … [Read more...] about Microfiber cleaning cloths
Eco Tuesday: Hybrid’s & Accessories
Ok, now that you've done the smart environmentally friendly thing and bought yourself a new Hybrid car, you can "pimp" it with all kinds of neat accessories ranging from bike racks, floor mats to body kits and more. I personally love the Toyota Prius which starts at around $21K and hey you do get tax credit at year end if you purchase a hybrid. Not to mention all the other … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Hybrid’s & Accessories
Accountability & responsibility when working as an independent consultant
There are many people who are independent consultants, reps, distributors (whatever you want to call yourself, you're all in the same category). You all work for a company selling their products and/or services for commissions. In being an "independent" that means your income is based on your effort. This also means that you must know what's going on within the company and … [Read more...] about Accountability & responsibility when working as an independent consultant
Skinny Bitch book
I have my copy for sale at half.com This book is a no holds barred tell all straight to the point way to learn about being vegan, and eating healthy. The authors say what they have to say without sugar coating it. It's an informative quality book that can make a difference in your life as well as the environment (not to mention all the animals you'll no longer want to … [Read more...] about Skinny Bitch book