The topic of vaccines is a controversial one in the United States for many reasons but what if you lived in a country that had a high mortality rate for children where access to vaccines would prevent deadly and disabling diseases like polio, pneumonia, measles, and diarrhea? I spent my Friday night with friends and…
Earth Shoes: Fashionable Comfort for Everyday Women (w. giveaway)
I’m always on the hunt for stylish comfortable footwear and am excited about my new pair of Earth sandals. Earth sent me a pair of The Wisteria in Platinum to review. While I first fell in love with the photo on the website, I’m even more smitten after wearing them thanks to the many features…
My Eco-Friendly Tech Picks on Houzz
Do you know about Houzz? Houzz is a treasure trove for home decorating enthusiasts that features interior and exterior photos from professionals and homeowners, expert articles, and product recommendations. I love Houzz for the expert advice from design professionals who showcase design and decorating ideas through the site along with user generated content from homeowners…
Unplug and Get Outside for Earth Day
If you’re tired of hearing the words “I’m bored,” unplug and get outside this weekend! According to a new report from the National Wildlife Federation, letting kids get dirty is actually good for them. “The Dirt on Dirt: How Getting Dirty Outdoors Benefits Kids” contains statistics stating that children who spend the better part of…
Uniquely Green: eBay Demonstrates How Green Fits Your Lifestyle
Did you know… If everyone on the planet lived like the average American child, we’d need 5 planets to sustain them during their lifetime. The average cell phone user gets a new device every 18 months and in the US alone, more than 100 million cell phones are discarded each year. In North America, less…
HP Expert Day- 24 Hours to Ask Computing and Printing Questions
Do you have questions about computing? Need tips on toner? Worried about sluggish performance of your PC? Let HP help you with a spring tune up with access to their best experts for free. Today beginning at 10 am EST HP is helping customers by inviting its best experts – dedicated to notebooks, desktops and printers,…
Space Shuttle Discovery Flies Over DC into Retirement #SpottheShuttle
Living in the Nation’s Capital, we’re privy to a lot of wonderful opportunities that are history in the making. Today scores of people gathered in spots in and around The National Mall for a glimpse of Space Shuttle Discovery as she traveled from Florida to her final resting place at The National Air and Space…
10 Ways Toyota Practices Environmental Kaizen
Toyota USA Headquarters in Torrance, California While at Toyota, I was privy to immersing myself in the spirit of kaizen, a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement that drives Toyota’s culture (no pun intended). Toyota is always looking for ways that it can improve sustainability and increase efficiency, while reducing the impact on the environment. Toyota’s…
Striiv: A Personal Trainer in Your Pocket (giveaway)
I never knew how much I walked every day until Striiv came into my life. Thanks to this incredible little device, every step counts. Literally. Striiv works as a pedometer to track your number of steps and convert the distance you travel each day into miles while putting all the data into nice easy…
Cold Water Wash: Eco Friendly Energy Saver
Did you know that when doing laundry, heating water can account for up to 80 percent of the energy used per wash load in the United States? Ever since visiting Bosch headquarters last year and learning that a cold water wash cleans your clothes just as well but saves energy and is better for…
