Memorial Day: Pause and Remember
Memorial Day is a time to remember all of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. I grew up in rural America, where each year … Continue reading
Extension Cord Safety
Have you thought of the importance of safety when using an extension cord? Extension cords deliver power right where we need it— if the lamp isn’t close enough to the … Continue reading
Less is More This Holiday Season: Tackling America’s Holiday Waste Problem
Every year, the holiday season brings joy, fellowship, and an extra 1 million tons of waste per week to our landfills. Yes, you read that correctly: Americans create an additional … Continue reading
Furry Festivities: Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season is a joyous time to gather with family and friends. It can also be a busy time of gift shopping, preparing your infamous green bean casserole, or … Continue reading
Gifts for the Aging Adult
Gift giving is an uphill battle that only seems to intensify with age, especially when shopping for older adults. Buying for those who are not able to buy for themselves … Continue reading
Fawns
Early this morning I was watering my flowers when I saw two fawns resting under the azaleas in the front yard. When they walked they were still wobbly, so they … Continue reading
Gifts That Promote Safety
As you purchase gifts now and throughout the year, give gifts that improve the health and safety of the people you care about. There are many gift ideas that do … Continue reading
Tips for Using Less Plastic & Keeping Reusables Safe
June 5 is World Environment Day. This year the focus is on what each one of us can do to reduce plastic waste. Half of all the plastic we produce … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day!
Forty-eight years ago the first Earth Day was observed. We have made some positive changes including phasing lead out of gasoline, removing asbestos from many products, and improving regulations on health and … Continue reading
12 Eco-Friendly Gifts for a Greener Valentine’s Day
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you may think staying green would be hard. Well, don’t worry your little eco-friendly heart. I have searched the web far and wide to … Continue reading
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