We’ve always known that trees rock; studies show that trees fight asthma in kids, they keep everyone healthier, can save you tons on energy costs, and they’re beautiful and fun to hug. However, trees have some other benefits that you may not have heard of – in fact some of the benefits below I hadn’t even heard of, and I read about trees all the time. The Morton Arboretum has a fabulous piece up at their website about the many (research proven) ways that trees have a positive effect on people’s lives, including their health, homes, businesses, communities, …read more

Maybe your school pre-plans all school field trips way in advance. Maybe not though. If your child is in a traditional school environment you can suggest that they take some eco-friendly field trips. If you’re homeschooling, gather your homeschool pals, and plan your own eco-excursion.
Now, I knew this aunt of an ex boyfriend who once said she went on a field trip in elementary school to a slaughter house (egad). She noted that this was why she never ate meat (a very eco-friendly habit). However, if slaughter house massacres seem too um, violent, here are some other ideas:
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Sorry about the no green audit tips this morning – we’ve been having some icky server issues. It looks like things may be getting sorted out though. Tomorrow morning (server allowing) I’ll get our next set of bathtub and shower audit tips up.
In other news I have a great sale code for you. Remember the other day, when I posted, the “Best Baby Snappy of the Year“? Also you may remember my post about valentine day gifts with the little plant a tree cards. The company behind both items is Trees for a Change. Well, Trees for a Change was …read more