It can be tough to get yourself in the habit of living a green lifestyle if you haven’t had someone in your life to show you the way. More often than not, we are deeply influenced by those around us … …read more

A lot of people start off the New Year with lofty fitness goals and restrictive deadlines. “I want to lose X amount of pounds by Y date.” Unfortunately after only one or two slip ups, most people give up and … …read more

As New Year’s approaches, many of us will be getting ready to celebrate with food, drinks, and lots of confetti. Each year at Times Square in New York City, well over a ton of confetti is dropped on city streets … …read more

I never knew how important checking the weather could be until I decided one year on an early December morning to head out for a five-mile run at 5:00 am. Little did I know, I would be returning from this run with … …read more

The holidays always spur a rush of gratitude for me, and there’s no better time to show your love and appreciation to others than now. My problem in the past has been that I would draw a blank when it … …read more

Gift giving during the holidays is such a rewarding experience. But for many parents being Santa and hiding gifts can be a challenge. Take a look at some of these simple suggestions that will help keep your holiday surprises unspoiled! … …read more

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful time of warmth and love. My mother is the queen of Thanksgivings in my hometown community, and the holiday has become a highlight of the year for our family. If you’re planning to host Thanksgiving … …read more

Part 1 of this post discussed some basics about the different types of water. Now that you know where your water comes from, let’s talk about controlling what’s in your water. There are lots of water purification products on the … …read more

Surprisingly, the kitchen is one of the dirtiest places in the home. In fact, it surpasses the bathroom as a place where bacteria and microorganisms spread around food, washcloths, the sink, countertops, and the floor. But keeping your kitchen clean … …read more

The United States is known for having some of the cleanest water in the world. Yet consumers have shown that fear and skepticism persist with a demand for water filters, purifiers, and bottled water. Why? Is our water clean, or … …read more