Today, a poem. :) (aka: Today, I’m lazy) We got bikes from the thrift store, 2 bikes for $20. It was awesome. We rode to the market on Saturday morning The grocery store 10pm on Saturday night. We rode for fun, We rode to work. We rode along the river, We rode along the street.Read the whole post >>
Archives for November 2007
Little Ways to Stay Sane and Centered.
Why try these? When you feel more focused, you make better decisions that line up with who you are and who you want to be. When you spend time outdoors, you are increasing your connection to nature and how much you value it. Try some of these: – Do some yoga or other slow stretchingRead the whole post >>
Over or Under is No Longer a Debate: More Toilet Talk
A bit TMI, perhaps…but I just gotta tell you about our toilet paper habits. After looking up and installing the Best low flow toilets in all our bathrooms, as a part of our get-rid-of-paper-products kick, and inspired by Crunchy’s challenge, I took the plunge and decided to try using cloth wipes instead of recycled TP.Read the whole post >>
Remember the One Where Rachel Was Laundry Virgin?
Let’s talk for a moment about laundry. I’ve already told you that I’m cheap and lazy. But! I do spend a little more money on detergent because, like, did you know how nasty the chemicals are in regular detergent? At my job, I’ve recently been learning about water pollutants with the middle schoolers (taught byRead the whole post >>
Auto Bill Pay to Save Trees.
It’s simple but its impact is deceptively large. By changing all of our bank and credit card statements to be electronic only, we’re able to alleviate the onslaught of disappointingly impersonal mail we get. Plus, we reduce our paper waste (okay, paper recycling). It’s not fancy or adventurous, but paying your bills online makes lifeRead the whole post >>
