Saving money is a priority for many people, but you may not always know where to start. There are a number of ways you can save money within your own home or office while also making more eco-friendly choices that will have a positive impact on the environment. Unplug When you unplug your electronics and other items … … Continue reading
In the 1940’s Conrad Richter wrote a series of books about the settlers that pioneered and tamed the Ohio wilderness. The main character was Sayward. As a teen, she walked from Pennsylvania with her family, carrying all they owned on their backs to the Ohio wilderness. They built their own cabin, hunted their own food … … Continue reading
Children have quickly become avid smartphone users. By age 11, most kids receive their first smartphone, and by age 12-15, they are two times more attached to their mobile phones than to their TVs. Even before this, though, kids are regularly using smartphones because 43 percent of parents use smartphones as entertainment and educational tools … … Continue reading
New green building certifications and technologies have been developing steadily all over the world over the last few years. Environmental certifications such as BREEAM (UK), LEED, (US & Canada), HQE (France) and DGNB (Germany) aim to reduce environmental impact and energy, enhance a property’s value on the market and ensure compatibility with current legislation. As this environmental trend … … Continue reading
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when your partner isn’t on the same page you are. In some cases, this might not be a big deal. Your partner might not like the same movies you do, so you go to a movie once a month with your friends. Maybe you don’t care … … Continue reading
When my son was in little league, his coach used to yell ‘shrug it off!!!’ when one of the boys goofed up on the field. His meaning was, get it off your mind, don’t let it bother you, focus on what is important now. Don’t let it stress you out so that you can’t catch, … … Continue reading