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Getting the Children Involved

April 9, 2008 – 5:50 am

When deciding on changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle it’s important to include your children in on the reasons why and it’s benefits.  Some children may just be fortunate enough to grow up in this lifestyle but most will probably be making this journey with their parents.
We’ve have been lucky in that our children have embraced [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Opinion, books, children, editoria, readings | Comments (0)

Make a Difference in NOLA

March 28, 2008 – 10:55 am

We are happy to announce that Make It Right9 in NOLA (New Orleans, LA) has given us our own home to promote. Once you follow the link go down the list till you see our home, we we’re second to last at the time of this post. We also welcome anyone who wishes to use [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Charities, Editorial, In The News, Make It Right 9, Site News, Websites of Interest, green building, green ideas, websites | Comments (0)

Earth Day Rx: Slow Global Warming by Stopping Junk Mail

March 22, 2008 – 11:30 am

Junk Mail Consumes More Energy than 2.8 Million Cars
Ferndale, Mich. — With growing public concern about climate change and the health of the planet, 41pounds.org offers a quick, easy and effective way that everyone can make a difference: stop junk mail! The energy used for junk mail each year creates more greenhouse gas emissions than [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Charities, Everyday Options, In The News, Press Release, green ideas | Comments (0)

Help Focus The Nation

December 23, 2007 – 2:01 pm

Focus The Nation is a movement that wants to find global warming solutions for America and they want to do it with the help of all Americans. They currently have four programs they are promoting to help America: National Teach-In, Green Democracy, 2% Solution, and Choose Your Future.
The National Teach-In is set for January 31, [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, Energy use, Focus The Nation, Government Issues, confrenece, designing green, energy efficient, going green, green building | Comments (0)