I don’t eat meat, so to get protein I consume lots of beans. We use beans for hummus, quesadillas and to add to mac and cheese, salads, stir fries and sooo much more. (FYI: The average American consumes 50% MORE protein than the RDA. So eating beans, grains, and veggies gets us enough protein withoutRead the whole post >>
Using a French Press
So, I might like coffee. Just a little.* Let be honest, I could have an entire blog on coffee. It’s addictive nature, the best places to get coffee, the best kinds of coffee, how happy I get when I drink coffee (I mean, really, it’s my Prozac!), and the best lattes to try. But, I’llRead the whole post >>
Over or Under is No Longer a Debate: More Toilet Talk
A bit TMI, perhaps…but I just gotta tell you about our toilet paper habits. After looking up and installing the Best low flow toilets in all our bathrooms, as a part of our get-rid-of-paper-products kick, and inspired by Crunchy’s challenge, I took the plunge and decided to try using cloth wipes instead of recycled TP.Read the whole post >>
Auto Bill Pay to Save Trees.
It’s simple but its impact is deceptively large. By changing all of our bank and credit card statements to be electronic only, we’re able to alleviate the onslaught of disappointingly impersonal mail we get. Plus, we reduce our paper waste (okay, paper recycling). It’s not fancy or adventurous, but paying your bills online makes lifeRead the whole post >>
If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It
But do if it is. We live in a disposable society. Consider the sheer amount of stuff we throw away daily. From our dishes to our toilet scrubber, we are used to having disposable conveniences. Constantly. It’s easier. It’s more sanitary. It’s faster. But it’s also wasteful! And expensive! By choosing to fix (or mendRead the whole post >>
