going green

My Journey Toward Organic

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Health & Fitness, Audra Rundle, going green, Healthy living

I did not come from an organic home. Two of the staple weekly meals in my house growing up were actually named “red hotdish” and “white hotdish.” The main difference was if we used canned tomato soup or canned cream of mushroom soup.Read More »

Old Shirt, New Life

Posted on 03. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Green Living, going green, Melissa DeLara, recycling fashion

What happens when your favorite t-shirts are so worn out that they’re classified as “unwearable”? Don’t give up on your beloved tees, revive them!

Turn your t-shirt into art. Read More »

Green Cleaning Products You Already Own

Posted on 26. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Green Living, Abby Lee Hood, Cleaning, going green

One of the easiest ways to damage the environment is through cleaning products. After all, you probably clean at least one surface in your house every day. A lot of the time, we’re irresponsible with the products we buy, and many of them contain chemicals that damage the environment or are very toxic. You definitely wouldn’t want to ingest them! And why in the world would you allow chemicals that you wouldn’t dare eat to be on the surfaces that you, children, and other people touch and live around? Add to the fact that they’re potentially harmful, and none of it makes any sense.Read More »

Your Electronics are Costing You

Posted on 17. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Technology, Colleen Walsh-Jervis, going green, tech tips

It is so tempting to leave a computer on all day to avoid the wait when starting the machine up, but if you’re not using it, it is wasting energy. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends shutting off a computer’s monitor if you are stepping away for more than 20 minutes, or turning the whole computer off if you will be away for more than 2 hours. Not only will you be saving energy, but since computers tend to produce heat as they run, you will be keeping your room cool and creating less work for air conditioners.Read More »

Why We Can’t Go Paperless – Just Yet

Posted on 15. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Green Living, Abby Lee Hood, going green

Among the many popular green initiatives is the “paperless” movement. Eco advocates (or those who are just trying to save money!) use online file storage devices so they don’t have to keep paper documents around. They purchase Kindles instead of hard copies of books, and they pay bills and send cards online. This is all done in the name of the environment: to save trees, transportation costs, and generally promote a more sustainable economic environment.Read More »

Coolest Women’s Magazine

Posted on 12. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Lifestyle, Abby Lee Hood, going green, magazines

We all remember Martha Stewart. The scandal, the laughs…I recently saw a picture of Snoop Dogg and Stewart on her show, both mixing brownies. Stewart with her blonde bob and big smile, Snoop with his braids and suit and dark shades on. The caption read, “Be mindful of stereotypes. Only one is a convicted felon!” I laughed really hard.Read More »

Greening Your Life: Buying Local

Posted on 04. Jun, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Opinions, Abby Lee Hood, going green, Local produce

Buying local food and produce is always a great idea, but it’s probably the easiest to do during the summer. Farmers markets are busier and more vegetables and fruits are in season. More and more people are buying into the idea, and that’s great! But it also means you’ve got to get up earlier and be a little more competitive. There are several ways to buy local; you just have to find the one to suit you!Read More »