Blog

I am Voting for Barack Obama Because We are Greener than We Were Four Years Ago.

Are we “greener” than we were four years ago? Yes, we are, and Barack Obama deserves a lot of the credit. Despite strident anti-environmental opponents

How You Can Avoid Eating Arsenic When You Cook Rice

Alarming levels of arsenic, a toxin that can cause bladder, lung and skin cancer, are showing up in rice. Why? It has to do with

Looking for Meatless Monday Casseroles? Here You Go!

Farmers markets, roadside stands and bins in the grocery store are full of the ripe ingredients that combine to make recipes from La Tartine Gourmande,

Eating Organic Produce Will Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Eating fruits and vegetables that are grown without pesticides reduces the amount of toxic chemicals you eat. If you choose organically farmed beef, you’ll also

Simple, Non-Toxic Ways to Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus is on the rise in the United States, a consequence of the climate change that is bringing more extreme weather conditions to

Safe, Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes Save Money and Reduce Waste, Too

Research commissioned by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California showed that the lining in some kids’ lunch boxes contained high levels of lead. Lead can

Save Money on School Supplies & Go Green: Swap

Back-to-school shopping can put a real dent in a family’s budget and create a carbon footprint a mile wide. To save money on school supplies,

How Good Are Your Kids at Saving Energy?

How good are your kids at saving energy? Here’s your chance to find out. Team ENERGY STAR, the Environmental Protection Agency’s program to

7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Tree Survey

A much-loved part of our natural scenery, trees bring harmony, tranquility, health and environmental well-being to a community. They add beauty to our yards and

My Utility Company Give Me $200 When I Bought My New Energy-Saving Refrigerator.

Refrigerators use more electricity that any other single appliance in your home. Why? Because they’re on all the time. There are a few ways you

Go Green. Save Money. Guaranteed!

Save $5,070 with our FREE Go Green Save Money Guide

Welcome

Hi! I’m passionate about helping you protect yourself and your family and save money doing it. I believe we can use the power of our purse or pocketbook to change the world.

Here’s how it all started.