Lori and John explore the 2nd Annual Montgomery County (Maryland) GreenFest and see how the county is leading the country in green living. Featuring U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin.
A Lagoon, Some Ruins, and a Meal
Yep. I’m still talking about that trip we took to a Mexican eco resort. One of our most memorable days was spent climbing Mayan ruins (my thighs are still sore!), swimming in a blue lagoon (sadly, Christopher Atkins was nowhere to be found), and eating an authentic Mexican meal at an open-air roadside restaurant (they had something for the …
Lori’s 50th Birthday Wish
About This Video Lori contemplates turning 50 and muses about how she has the same birthday as the late Rachel Carson, author of the groundbreaking book Silent Spring. More About Rachel Carson Rachel Carson wrote the groundbreaking book Silent Spring about the affects of DDT and other pesticides on our health and the health of the planet. She is credited …
Coal
In this installment to our green satire series, John gets talked into switching to a different form of “alternative” energy. If you’d like to switch FROM coal TO clean energy, here is a helpful website to find clean energy providers in your area! It’s easier than you think. Years ago when I decided to switch to 100% wind power, …
My-Oh-My! Maya Luna
Have you ever taken a “beach vacation” only to have to walk, walk, walk to even get to the beach? And then, once you got there, you had to fight for space on the beach along with a sea of unwashed masses? That ain’t my idea of a vacation. So for a recent trip, I told my friend Abi Rome, …
Vinegar and Lemon Cocktail
Can you drink the stuff you use to clean your counters, windows, and mirrors? If not, watch our latest video about my easy, breezy Surface Cleaner Cocktail recipe. It’s cheap and easy! The Recipe 1 32-ounce spray bottle 16 ounces white vinegar 16 ounces tap water 2 TB lemon juice (half of one lemon) How Much It Cost We bought …
Cup-Free Therapy
How to avoid creating more plastic waste when you buy a soda at the convenience store. What’s the Big Deal About Plastic Cups, Bottles and Straws? What’s the big deal? It all gets recycled anyway, right? Well, actually, no it doesn’t. According to Plastic Pollution Coalition, “Americans discard more than 30 million tons of plastic a year. Only 8 …
Timelapse for Utility Room Confidential
In one minute, see how we cluttered and simplified our utility room in just a few short hours! Be sure to also watch the following: Utility Room Confidential Mindful Decluttering with Pam Holland Simplify with Brooke
Simplify with Brooke
Simplicity expert Brooke Moore of Simplify with Brooke schools us on keeping so much crap from entering our home in the first place! Here is Brooke’s advice for minimizing the stuff in our homes: Refuse Do you really need the thing in the first place? If not, just refuse it! We’re talking about things such as bags people try …
Mindful Decluttering with Pam Holland
Decluttering and organizing expert Pam Holland from Mindful Decluttering & Organizing, LLC helps us clear out the clutter in our utility room. Here is a recap of Pam’s tips: Center Take time to reflect and center in order to be clear on your goals. If others in your household will be using the space, be sure to invite their suggestions …