Blog

Green Back-to-School Supplies: Part 1 – Pens, Pencils, Crayons, Markers

Kids eat crayons. They chew on pencils. They sniff markers. And pens? Sure, kids use them for writing – on their skin, not necessarily paper.

My test-drive of the all-electric Nissan Leaf – On a scale of One to Ten, I give it a …

Solid Nine. And that’s saying a lot, considering that most cars would probably average only a 3 or a 4. What’s so great about

Shopping for Eco-Friendly Clothes, Part 3: Choose Hemp

Part 1 of this series suggested you read the label and look for specific certifications that indicate clothes were made to reduce their environmental impact.

6 Ways To Beat Mosquitos. #1 – Don’t Zap ‘Em, Trap ‘Em

Do you hate mosquitos? Who doesn’t? But just hating them won’t make them go away. One way to keep them at bay is to

Have you taken the “Buy Local” challenge?

Want to show your support for environmentally friendly, locally grown food? Yes, you can eat it! You can also take the “Buy Local” challenge, a

It’s World Population Day. Or is that, “Over” Population Day?

This year, the number of people living on the earth will amount to 7,000,000,000. That’s seven billion, more than at any other time in the

Meatless Monday Recipes: Gazpacho

Salads and cold soups offer a delicious eco-friendly and healthy alternative to meat. Here’s my favorite recipe for gazpacho, a refreshing tomato-based soup made from

France BANS Fracking. But New York is about to allow it. Huh?

The French Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban fracking, a toxic way to extract natural gas from rock thousands of feet below ground and pollutes

Fracking: A Clear and Present Danger

I don’t like to exaggerate the impacts of the many environmental issues we face. But it’s impossible to overstate how dangerous fracking is. Fracking stands

What the Heck is Fracking? And Why Don’t You Want It Anywhere Near Your Water?

It sounds like it could be a new dance (“Let’s do the frack!”). Or maybe it’s a cool way to clean your house (“I really

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.