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Sunday, June 21, 2009
UnDeR CoNStRucTioN
I have decided to give my blog a makeover so please excuse the tackiness of our blog for a few days.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
What do you think?
So the media is hammering us with this whole "going green" agenda beca
use the polar ice caps are melting which is leading to depleting resources and threatening the mass distinction of wild life. Some of us, like myself are thinking "blah, blah, blah." But the other day I got to thinking, no matter where you place yourself on the political spectrum there is no doubt that civilization today is the most wasteful and destructive to the environment this planet has ever known since the beginning of time.
Can you imagine what a dump planet earth would be if plastic was invented 4,000 years ago? There would be litter everywhere dating back to the stone age! Thankfully, everything our ancestors used was organic (meaning it came from the earth and returned to its natural state) and wasn't tainted with harsh chemicals. Pretty much the only lasting artifacts still in tact from ancient civilizations are either made of stone or some kind of metal.
It is projected that it would take at least 700 years for a plastic water bottle to completely disintegrate after being buried. I am not going to go into all the statistics of or nation's yearly amount of waste --you can find plenty of websites to tell you that. It wasn't until the last twenty years or so that our nation looked at our consuming habits and realized that we could recycle and reuse materials in order to reduce waste and conserve resources.
OK, I know you are probably thinking that I am a total hippie- I know my husband thinks I am even though I take daily showers and shave my armpits and legs, but I do think it is important for our society gradually stop being so wasteful.
Here are some small steps I am taking to recycle, reduce, and reuse:
1. I save all the plastic bags I get from grocery stores and recycle them.
Most major grocery stores have a box located at the entrance where you can return bags.
- eventually I want to get some sturdy reusable bags, but I don't feel like spending the money yet. I read an article the other day that said many of the reusable shopping bags stores are not selling are poor quality and will fall apart after a few trips to the grocery store.
2. I am going to start rinsing out all used plastic containers, and put them in a large garbage bag and recycle them.
-This includes: milk cartons, yogurt cups, plastic containers with lids, laundry detergent containers, shampoo bottles, -basically anything that is plastic.
3. I rarely purchase canned soda and if I do, I recycle the cans. -You can get $$$ for them too.
4. I always turn off all the lights when I leave the house. Its saves energy and $$$.
5. Recently I have gotten into refinishing old furniture. It is so rewarding to transform an outdated, piece of junk into a beautiful piece of art. Its fun, cost effective, and resourceful!
Its a small start but it gives me the piece of mind that I am at least doing my part.
I would like you read what you have to say about all this. If you have any other ideas of more ways to recycle please let me know!
use the polar ice caps are melting which is leading to depleting resources and threatening the mass distinction of wild life. Some of us, like myself are thinking "blah, blah, blah." But the other day I got to thinking, no matter where you place yourself on the political spectrum there is no doubt that civilization today is the most wasteful and destructive to the environment this planet has ever known since the beginning of time.Can you imagine what a dump planet earth would be if plastic was invented 4,000 years ago? There would be litter everywhere dating back to the stone age! Thankfully, everything our ancestors used was organic (meaning it came from the earth and returned to its natural state) and wasn't tainted with harsh chemicals. Pretty much the only lasting artifacts still in tact from ancient civilizations are either made of stone or some kind of metal.
It is projected that it would take at least 700 years for a plastic water bottle to completely disintegrate after being buried. I am not going to go into all the statistics of or nation's yearly amount of waste --you can find plenty of websites to tell you that. It wasn't until the last twenty years or so that our nation looked at our consuming habits and realized that we could recycle and reuse materials in order to reduce waste and conserve resources.
OK, I know you are probably thinking that I am a total hippie- I know my husband thinks I am even though I take daily showers and shave my armpits and legs, but I do think it is important for our society gradually stop being so wasteful.
Here are some small steps I am taking to recycle, reduce, and reuse:
1. I save all the plastic bags I get from grocery stores and recycle them.
Most major grocery stores have a box located at the entrance where you can return bags.
- eventually I want to get some sturdy reusable bags, but I don't feel like spending the money yet. I read an article the other day that said many of the reusable shopping bags stores are not selling are poor quality and will fall apart after a few trips to the grocery store.
2. I am going to start rinsing out all used plastic containers, and put them in a large garbage bag and recycle them.
-This includes: milk cartons, yogurt cups, plastic containers with lids, laundry detergent containers, shampoo bottles, -basically anything that is plastic.
3. I rarely purchase canned soda and if I do, I recycle the cans. -You can get $$$ for them too.
4. I always turn off all the lights when I leave the house. Its saves energy and $$$.
5. Recently I have gotten into refinishing old furniture. It is so rewarding to transform an outdated, piece of junk into a beautiful piece of art. Its fun, cost effective, and resourceful!
Its a small start but it gives me the piece of mind that I am at least doing my part.
I would like you read what you have to say about all this. If you have any other ideas of more ways to recycle please let me know!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
If you see me this summer I will be wearing these...
OK, so I know it is technically still Spring but according to the clear skies, warm temperatures, and fresh watermelon, it has been Summer in Sacramento since April. I am all about summer clothes because they are light, colorful, playful, and most importantly less expensive than winter and fall clothing. If you see me this summer I will not be wearing my usual high heels, unless it is date night of course, but instead wearing one of my three pairs of flip flops.
I seriously have worn these gold flip flops for three summers now. I bought them at Ross in Idaho Falls for like $12.00. Little did I know they would be my all time favs. They are Sbicca's and they have superb arch support. The straps are so comfy on your skin and you never have to worry about getting blisters. You know how when you wear flip flips for the first time after winter and the skin on the sides of your feet get irritated? Not with Sbicca's!
Last week Old Navy had a huge sale where they were selling flip flops for $1! You would think I would have been allllll over that. Well, I didn't. Instead I went there today with my friend Vivian and they had them 2 for $5. I kicked myself for not buying them when they were a buck each, but I also thought to myself, 2 for $5 is a pretty dang good deal too so whatever. So, I bought a pair in highlighter green and red. They are no Sbicca's but they are really cute and pretty comfortable. Definitely worth the $5!
I seriously have worn these gold flip flops for three summers now. I bought them at Ross in Idaho Falls for like $12.00. Little did I know they would be my all time favs. They are Sbicca's and they have superb arch support. The straps are so comfy on your skin and you never have to worry about getting blisters. You know how when you wear flip flips for the first time after winter and the skin on the sides of your feet get irritated? Not with Sbicca's! 
Last week Old Navy had a huge sale where they were selling flip flops for $1! You would think I would have been allllll over that. Well, I didn't. Instead I went there today with my friend Vivian and they had them 2 for $5. I kicked myself for not buying them when they were a buck each, but I also thought to myself, 2 for $5 is a pretty dang good deal too so whatever. So, I bought a pair in highlighter green and red. They are no Sbicca's but they are really cute and pretty comfortable. Definitely worth the $5!Other exciting news....I finally landed a nanny job. I will be taking care of the cutest little ten month old baby. He is half Brazilian and half Texan, so you can imagine how adorable he is. Today at the interview he was giving me the flirt eyes and was totally comfortable sitting on my lap. I am looking forward to taking him on walks, to the pool, and just watching him be the cute babe he is.
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