Heating water in your household accounts to close to 13% of your utility bill. There are ways to reduce that: Set your thermostat on the heater to about 130 degrees. You could insulate your existing heater with heater blankets, insulate the pipes connecting to the heater as well. We highly recommend to use solar power to reduce your electricity bill, visit Powertec Solar to … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Lowering utility bill & Tankless Water Heater
Organic Fred’s Organic Cotton Weekend Bag
You can get this great Organic Cotton weekend bag at https://www.organicfred.com/fredsstore/itemDetails.asp?ID=123 I got mine and love it. This thing is huge! I'll have more than ample room for all my goodies when I take off for a few days to St. Augustine or wherever... As per Organic Fred's description: Set sail this season with a 100% Organic Cotton weekend bag. … [Read more...] about Organic Fred’s Organic Cotton Weekend Bag
8 Ways to Green Your Independence Day
In this article there are 8 tips to have a green Independence Day. http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/37516 … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Green Your Independence Day
Gumbo Limbo Environmental Center
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
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?