Gumbo Limbo located in Boca Raton, FL has a lot to offer visitors. It's an excellent coastal and marine preserve. From their butterfly garden and nature trails to towers that overlook the ocean. They have sea turtles and sharks in tanks along with some lobster and fish. You can even adopt a turtle and help with the costs involved in raising, feeding it. They have … [Read more...] about Gumbo Limbo Environmental Center
Archives for June 2008
Lack of common sense & courtesy could be scary!
For the second time in two days I've had to go rescue idiot contractors from my doberman. What happened to common sense, not to mention common courtesy when entering someone's yard? I mean seriously, contractors for the phone and cable companies park their trucks then they put out the safety cones around their vans but yet they don't take the two seconds to knock on the door … [Read more...] about Lack of common sense & courtesy could be scary!
Eco Tuesday: BPA’s, Water Bottles
In my first post for today I talked about traveling to state parks. When you do that you're going to need and want to bring your own drink. What do you carry your drink in? Is it a plastic bottle that contains toxin Bisphenol A(BPA)? Is it a bottle that's free of toxin Bisphenol A(BPA)? I certainly hope so. If you don't have BPA free bottles, visit the site below to get … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: BPA’s, Water Bottles
Eco Tuesday: Visit State Parks
Did you know that most state parks only have a nominal fee to enter, much more affordable than an amusement or theme park. You don't have to drive far (usually) to get to a State Park. You can check for nearby state parks by usually visiting your State's web site or go to Google and put in "your state" State Parks (ie: FL State Parks) and you'll be amazed at what can be … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Visit State Parks
When working as an independent distributor, rep, consultant
According to Dictionary.com the word independent means: working for oneself or for a small, privately owned business. not relying on another or others for aid or support. not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. However; in the direct sales business world, independent should really mean something more … [Read more...] about When working as an independent distributor, rep, consultant
Tmobile & excellent customer service
Wow a cell phone company who repeatedly excels in great customer service. I'm impressed...again. See, the other day my cell phone decided it wanted to venture off into the big yonder via the easiest exit...the toilet. Well, I did get it out and YES the water was clean toilet water before I snatched my wonderful phone from the water only to discover that no matter how much … [Read more...] about Tmobile & excellent customer service
Eco Tuesday: Car a/c on or off?
Ahhhhh the big debate it's summer, it's hot you want to be green do you drive with the car a/c on or do you turn it off? What is one to do? You've heard claims on both sides so here's the 411: When you want to drive as green as you can: when you're going under 40 mph go ahead and roll down the window, turn the a/c off and enjoy the breeze. But, if you're … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Car a/c on or off?
Green Produce
Ok, I'll start off with produce since most people eat fruits, veggies in their daily diet. Obviously the best way for yourself and the environment is to NOT buy fruits, veggies in cans or plastic containers. You want to buy fresh and preferably local to you. I know this can be difficult for those who may want something that isn't locally grown or is out of season but there … [Read more...] about Green Produce
Desperation: desperate cries for sales.
des·per·a·tion [des-puh-rey-shuhn] –noun 1. the state of being desperate or of having the recklessness of despair. 2. the act or fact of despairing; despair. Ok this probably won't set well with some but it has to be said. We've all seen the ads and postings on forums, yahoogroups and network arenas where someone is practically begging for sales and/or parties. You … [Read more...] about Desperation: desperate cries for sales.
Use water wisely
Great informative site wateruseitwisely.com is full of information and tips on what you can do to use water wisely. Contains different lists of ways for different areas of the US A must visit site if you care about the environment and saving water. … [Read more...] about Use water wisely