Sorry about the lack of creative posts lately. We’ve been doing a lot of boring adult-type things and we didn’t think you’d care much to read about the juicy details of radon tests or sewer scopes. Hopefully I can get my writing mojo back soon, but in the meantime here’s some belated Easter pics and projects. Cooper had a cute little suit we bought him for my sister’s wedding back in August. We purposefully bought him one that was too…
Happy Earth Day! Since I know only one other person besides us went and watched the really awesome documentary I posted yesterday, I’ve made a list of some of the easiest and most effective things we all can do to use less energy in our very own homes besides things like unplugging cellphones, switching your light bulbs to CFLs, or such. Home Energy Saver When people ask me what the best thing to do to make their home more efficient…
I hear this is a great documentary on the state of clean energy innovation. It’s tone more hopeful that you might think. Just wanted to give you something for your viewing pleasure to gear everyone up for Earth Day. Below is a 30 second preview. Check out the full episode on the PBS website.
A manly piece of art made mostly from random things around the house. Maybe I should put it over the door to the garage. Kind of like a green version of “Remember Who You Are.” Break Free!
Our last day in DC we had four hours in between checking out of our apartment and checking in at the airport. Originally, we’d planned to see some of our favorite sights one last time, but the afternoon ended up being one long downpour. After dragging out lunch as long as possible, we took refuge in a Barnes and Noble. While perusing the shelves for the next two hours, I found this book on the bargain shelf: The book explains…
To usher in earth week, let’s get down to the basics: dirt. Look forward to some green posts this week. Noel even has a couple he’s working on 🙂
It’s been awhile, but let’s talk about some green things. Here are some things that we’ve discovered or acquired that save on money and help put a green conscience at ease. Oil Pump Sprayer instead of cooking spray – We have a Misto that we have loved until the pump recently stopped working. Life hasn’t allowed me to take it apart and see if I can fix it, but I’ve got my fingers crossed. Regardless, I’m not going back to…
Noel is an engineer, so it almost goes without saying that he has an inner nerd that thrives on numbers, gadgets, and efficiency. My dominant right brain doesn’t quite process that way. I never would have thought of making a dawn simulator out of our bedroom lamp or even imagined it was possible to bake cookies in your car, but I can appreciate the genius that is revealed to me through email links and unusual dinner table topics. This past…
Before Cooper was born we had an entire wall of his bedroom lined with packages of diapers. I remember thinking, “We won’t have to buy diapers for a long time.” Then Cooper was born and they all seemed to disappear instantly. Every time I bought another package of diapers I felt like I was literally throwing money away. As our garbage can filled up higher than ever before, both my frugal self and my earth conscious self began to feel…
My parents are practically the original DIY gurus. I wish I could say I have the same skill in craftsmanship and eye for detail as my parents (95% of the things they’ve created are completely indistinguishable as being homemade), but currently I don’t. Perhaps I’ll get better at it with time. Also, my parents did a great job of schooling me in the art of frugality. I’m pretty good with budgets and know how to make the most of what…