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Ways to Go Green for Children
Green activities teach children to conserve the planet and its resources for themselves and future generations. Helping kids go green shows them that they can make an impact, even as a child. Green habits formed at an early age are more likely to be continued into adulthood. The specific age of the child influences the types of green lifestyle changes that will work the best.
Gifting Yourself some Green
Green has always been one of my favorite colors. Why you may ask? Maybe it is because I have always been complimented on my green eyes. Maybe it is because my mom always dressed me in green for special occasions and family photographs of which I have fond memories of. Perhaps it has do to with something in my subconscious mind and having the name of Shaun, which is an Irish name and Ireland is famous for being green. Or maybe it is because I was an art major in college and the color green was a pretty constant theme in most of my pieces. Hmm, maybe it
Green Home Checklist
Having an eco-friendly or green home is key toward saving money on the costs of utilities while also respecting the Earth and its inhabitants, notes both Austin Energy and the local government website of Lake County, Calif. But determining whether a home truly is green can be a challenge, so its a good idea to learn exactly what to look for when you are renting or purchasing a green home.
Lessons My Father Taught Me
Sunday is Fathers Day. A very special day for Dads everywhere. I wrote a Mothers Day Tribute, so it is only fair to do the same for Fathers Day. But today, Dad, its all about you. I always Blog about mom, and rarely about you. But you have impacted my life more than you could ever imagine. I am where I am today because of moms nurturing, but your guidance …
What Foods Are Best at Speeding Up Your Metabolic Rate?
Before you head to the grocery store to fill your cart with foods that will boost your metabolic rate, you have to first understand what metabolism is and does. Laurie Hedlund, L.P.N., of the Consumer Affairs website, explains that metabolism is the series of physical and chemical processes that takes place within the body to convert food to energy. Three factors determine metabolic rate–basal metabolic rate, metabolic rate during physical activity and metabolic rate during food digestion.