Stop Comparing Yourself With Others… It Is A Waste Of Time
Exercising shouldn’t be something we do out of obligation. Yes, there will always be those mornings when you’d rather hit the snooze button than get up and go to the gym. But exercising should be something we do because we love and respect ourselves, and we have the desire to care for our bodies. It doesn’t need to be...
3 Ways To Dump Your Old Electronics That Are Safe For The Environment
New electronics are quickly invented and sold, so it’s no wonder that abandoned TVs, cell phones and tablets are beginning to pose a toxic threat to our planet. It seem like every year a newer, better version of smartphone is released and marketed as a “must-have,” leaving our old phones to be left to sit in dark drawers, recycling...
What Happened To Waterbeds?
If you’re old enough, you’ll probably remember the first time you laid eyes on one — perhaps you had one of your own. Waterbeds were fabulously trendy, and you had to have one. Waterbeds hit the market in the 1970s, during a time when your choices for conventional spring mattresses were “firm” (hard) and “firmer” (really, really hard). The...
Pros And Cons Of Recycling
Recycling is a word loaded with meaning, and one that evokes sometimes drastically diverse opinions and responses from different people. While the actual definition and process of recycling is relatively straightforward, there is often a lot of contention surrounding overall effectiveness and whether it’s the best solution for managing waste. With the world population expanding at an alarming rate, the...
This Cop Started To Write A Ticket. Instead He Bought The Man A Car Seat
There seems to be an abundance of negative stories about police officers these days. It’s easy to believe that all cops are out to get us, to write us traffic tickets or are willing to use deadly force more often than not. While this generalization isn’t accurate, it is pervasive. That’s why it’s always fantastic when a story breaks...
Yes, I Would Live In A House On Wheels
A high-profile environmental blog recently published a piece on a couple who built their own mobile house for less than $30,000 and have been traveling through the US and Canada over the past three years, and loving every minute of it. In a nation convinced that home size is directly proportional to happiness, the article raised an important question:...
Top 12 Essential Oils That Can Bust A Bad Mood And More
When you’re about to lose your last good nerve, stifle the explosion and turn to an essential oil to prevent your bad mood from turning truly ugly. Use essential oils via a diffuser in aromatherapy, or apply a drop or two topically on your wrists, bottom of the feet, back of the neck or over the heart. Certain oils require...
5 Things to Expect From Trump Vs. Hillary
Interestingly, Trump and Clinton, have the highest unfavorable rating of any candidates ever in U.S. history. Yet, whether you stand behind the Democrats or Republicans, there is no mistaking — this is the year of Trump vs. Hillary (okay, maybe only almost for sure if you are a Bernie supporter). From Donald Trump’s promises of being, “different” if elected,...
Pass The Lime-Neck Corona, Cinco De Mayo Is Here — But Why Do We Celebrate?
Ask most Americans about the significance of Cinco de Mayo, and you may get the response that it’s Mexican Independence Day. Sorry, wrong answer. Mexican Independence Day is September 16. It’s a common misconception and a lot more convenient than the truth behind the holiday, which is somewhat complicated. May 5, 1862 On this date, the Mexican army won an unexpected...
Would You Live Communally?
Communal living, ubiquitous in the 1960s, is making a comeback in some areas. The concept is simple: Like-minded individuals and families make a home together, share the responsibilities and finances, and create a little community. To some people, this sounds wonderful. To others, it seems like a huge infringement on personal space and privacy. The success of a commune...
