Category Archives for "Green Home"
December 6, 2009
- in Green Home , Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Reduce Energy Loss by Insulating Your Attic
Heat rises, and so can your energy bill if your attic is not properly insulated for the winter. Up to half of a home’s energy loss can occur through the attic. Here are some signs to look for to determine if your home is losing heat through a poorly-insulated attic: * Icicles form on your […]
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December 5, 2009
- in Gardening , Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Make an Edible Garland for Feeding Birds
Garland is a favorite Christmas decoration of many. You can find all sorts of garlands in stores ? shiny ones, beaded ones, subdued ones and fluffy ones. But it’s much more fun and original to make your own than to buy the same ones everyone else is using. Lots of families make garlands out of […]
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November 30, 2009
- in Green Home , Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Eco Friendly Gift Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper is a huge waste of money and natural resources. Imagine, each roll can cost as much as $5 – and yet most of it ends up torn and thrown away. What a waste! It’s time to use eco friendly gift wrapping paper. Not only is it cheaper to make your own wrapping paper, […]
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November 28, 2009
- in Green Home , Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Make Your Own Winter Wreaths
Have you ever seen a beautiful Christmas wreath, only to be turned away by the price? Here’s the good news: you can make a very attractive wreath using natural materials that cost absolutely nothing. The late autumn landscape is filled with fascinating textures and hues. Take advantage of nature’s bounty by gathering the materials yourself […]
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November 27, 2009
- in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo
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Frugal Gift Giving for Teachers
Teachers are important in our children’s lives. They spend hours with our children, five days a week. They teach our kids important facts and model good behavior all year long. This holiday season, make sure to make a special place for teachers on your Christmas list. You might be saying that it is all well […]
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