One of the first places to look at “greening” your life is your home. There are easy ways to integrate a ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ philosophy into a home improvement project. Whether you are actively tackling a project and looking for a green approach, or just seeking ways to save water, electricity, and other resources,…
Conserving energy is one of the top ways to not only do your part to save the planet, but also to save money. The U.S. Department of Energy further explains: “Today’s buildings consume more energy than any other sector of the U.S. economy, including transportation and industry.” While this is an astounding fact, there is…
We’ve all heard about the magic of present-moment awareness. It’s not a new concept (Buddhists have been touting it for centuries) but it’s enjoyed a revival in recent years with those of us looking for a more serene, joy-filled approach to living. My 14-year-old son is my best teacher of staying in the now. I…
Many of us concerned about global warming would like to see the electricity coming down our mains line to be squeaky clean and green. And the breathless commentary from the US government, and renewable energy enthusiasts, on wind power may give us hope that green electricity will be at a neighborhood near you soon. A…
No doubt about it, winter is a time for the drawing in of your energies, back into the nest of your home. With the weather laying down its worst, and the outside world storming and blowing, that age-old instinct for shelter and comfort takes over. It’s also a time when the hand reaches instinctively for…
When is the last time you took a good objective look at your entrance? In feng shui, the entrance is a vital key to bringing positive energy flow into your home. The entrance is considered the “mouth” of the property from which life force enters allowing those living in the home to thrive with new…
What if I told you that the position of your bed and where you sleep each night has a great effect on your life, your health and your disposition? Would you believe me? I didn’t believe it until I started this line of work and witnessed hundreds of cases of “proof” that there is something…
In today’s economy, homeowners have to be creative in order to save money on heating and cooling costs. In addition, there is a renewed focus on conserving and reducing energy consumption. So, I’ve had to get creative and find ways to save both money and energy. With that in mind, here are five ways to…
Here’s a brief look at the facts about electric power consumption in the U.S., and what you can do to reduce your usage, courtesy of Power SuperSite: Source by Power SuperSite
Plants are always used to create a feng shui positive environment because they not only add vibrancy, oxygen and life force, they symbolize growth and support us energetically. Much of feng shui is about creating an environment that gives us energy versus one that drains us of our energy and life force. Plant Selection The…
Practically Green is a fun Boston-based website that helps guide people to lead more sustainable lives. The first time a person logs onto the website, they are prompted to take a survey about their lifestyle habits. After conducting the survey, which takes about 10-15 minutes, the website provides a rating and a personalized “action plan”…
