In an effort to save money, eat better, and lose weight, I’m going to start a personal initiative to eat healthier at work, which I’m chronicling at Personal Health Resource. I believe that in order to make this successful, the meals will have to be simple to make, and of course, tasty! I was able [...]
There doesn’t seem to be any reduction in the use of batteries for electronic devices. This is especially true for the toy industry. More and more toys are being made with electronics, all of which require AA, AAA and D batteries. Batteries aren’t exactly the most environmentally friendly consumables. They contain toxic chemicals and elements [...]
If it seems like a waste to flush the toilet every time you pee, you’re right. People who want to save money on water can choose to not flush after they urinate, but that can get a little gross if there’s more than one person in your home. There’s now a better solution than letting [...]
When I originally wrote about ditching disposable cups, I wasn’t really looking forward to having to keep up with my water bottle and coffee tumbler. The main reason I chose to do it was to stop being so wasteful (at least with cups). Luckily, keeping up with so many cups ended up not being such [...]
A little over a week ago, I talked about using reusable cups and bottles. So far, so good. However, the one thing I didn’t think about was cleanliness. Specifically, keeping my reusable bottles clean after I drink out of them all day. I’m not suggesting that you need to clean your bottles everyday, especially if [...]
I just finished watching the documentary No Impact Man with my wife. The documentary definitely got us thinking about our own impact on the environment, and how we could lessen that impact. Leading up to watching it, we were already discussing the idea of starting a compost and also using less plastic. One of the things I’m going to [...]
If you’re trying to reduce the amount of stuff you have, combing through your belongings–especially the things you don’t even use–is a good place to start. You’ll be amazed at how many things you’ve acquired over time, but don’t use anymore. At first, you may have the tendency to want to keep things that you forgot you had. However, you need to remember the purpose of this exercise, which is to get rid of things you don’t use–to get rid of the clutter.
The word modest can mean different things to different people. Some people think of someone who is reserved, yet they may be in a position to boast. While others interpret it as someone who lives with very little. For me, the word modest conjures up simplicity and minimalism–the art of living simply. It’s something that [...]
The art of simple living
