The eco themed film, Epic, comes out tomorrow. It’s a movie the whole family is sure to enjoy and hopefully be inspired to help protect our beautiful planet. Team ENERGY STAR also has some great opportunities to help get kids involved. For more information...
One of the latest green crazes I have noticed around the internet is unpaper towels. Unpaper towels are exactly like paper towels except they are made out of fabric. The fabric used to make them is up to you. Most of the unpaper towels...
One common reason to not go green is the cost. It’s true that some eco-friendly products cost more, but does the lifestyle overall cost more? No, the truth is that it can actually save you money. The main reason for going green should be...
It’s finally beginning to look and feel like spring. The temperature is rising and people are getting outside. My family has been out more enjoying this warmer weather. Have you? Like most people, my family is on a budget. So we save money wherever...
When I learned that Beth Terry, blogger, activist, and author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, was coming to speak at a BookSmart Tulsa event earlier this month, my first impression was curiosity. I hadn’t heard of her before,...
Happy day after Hanging Out Day! That’s what the folks at Project Laundry List have designated Friday the 19th a day for awareness, education, and laundry. They’ve put together a fine list of reasons you might want to air-dry, even if it’s slower, takes...
Spaghetti is a staple in most households. It’s easy and fast, which is especially important on those busy nights when family activities outweigh cooking time. Most importantly it’s kid-friendly! For years I used whole grain pasta and store bought sauce. Last year when my...
Summer will be here before we know it. With the Oklahoma heat and the need for A/C, energy bills can go through the roof. But it isn’t only the scorching Oklahoma heat that can affect the prices; other weather conditions, time of year, and...
Earlier this month Take Action shared info on confusing food labels. Many of the labels really don’t mean anything. One example of this can be found on ‘cage-free’ eggs. Cage-free is often seen on eggs which makes you think these chickens are living a...
Many of us are trying to cut down on or eliminate the waste of disposable products. Some do so to save money, some for environmental reasons, and some for both. I’m in that last category. I’d rather spend my grocery money on organic produce,...
