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Colorado!
We spent the past week in Colorado exploring the Steamboat Springs area. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to go with my family and hit the slopes. The weather was perfect, sun shining, mid 40s and a little … Continue reading
Equality Vodka has a simple agenda, equality for all.
I bundled up to avoid the impending sleet and ran into Company Cafe on the Katy Trail to meet Doug Jacobson and Bert Gallagher, founders of Equality Vodka. The restaurant was uncharacteristically empty due to the weather so we had … Continue reading
Do something useful with 66 percent of your trash.
A woman in her 20s, living in New York City, has generated only enough trash to fit in a mason jar in over two years. Since the average American generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day (3,139 pounds in two … Continue reading
Can you tell if a product is really “green” or not?
When I walk through the aisles of a store I often have to fight the inner thirteen year old girl inside of me. The bright colors, sleek packaging, unique fonts and environmentally friendly text slapped on the front of packages … Continue reading
What are the trees in Dallas worth to you?
Nine billion dollars. That’s a lot of money. Way more than the recent powerball lottery. As residents of Dallas we live in the company of 14.7 million trees valued at $9 billion for their economic and ecologic benefits. That’s a … Continue reading
Solve your dry winter skin with the environment in mind.
Do you have dry cracking skin from the harsh winter weather? The dry heat in our buildings is pulling every ounce of moisture out of our pores combined with cold temperatures that do not encourage us to rehydrate with ice … Continue reading
What to do with your used cooking oil
Quiz time. Can you put oil or grease down the drain if you mix in hot water and dish soap? Although that is a popular idea for many people, that’s a negative here in Dallas. You should not dump any … Continue reading
Is the Trinity River going to be ok?
The weather in Dallas this past weekend was superb. The bright sun begged us to get outside as temperatures rose to nearly 70 degrees in January. A far cry from the bundled up cold we’ve been facing. We took the … Continue reading
Travel tips to ease the environment and your wallet.
I was on the road yet again this weekend and judging by my packed plane headed home to Dallas, I’m not the only one. The Dallas Fort Worth Airport is one of the top ten busiest airport in the world … Continue reading
Turning towards seafood for your 2015 diet resolution? Better check this out.
Many of us will start off the new year with exercise and diet resolutions to get our health on track for 2015. If you follow a diet plan, health blog or weight loss system most suggest replacing your chicken and … Continue reading