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2008 

Tip of the day to help save the earth! This is a great one to help save water - Water is a very precious resource here in Utah, and in many other places around the country!Put a plastic bottle (a bleach bottle works great - or a 2-liter) in your toilet. Fill it with water, put on the cap tightly,...
03/20/2008
More and more beer breweries are starting to think about their carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it!  So do the earth a favor this St. Patrick's day, and Drink a few GREENER beers!In 2003, the BROOKLYN BREWERY was the first to switch to using ALL wind energy.  Brooklyn Brewery's green p...
03/17/2008
Daily tip to help save the earth for Monday, March 17th, St Patrick's Day.  With spring on it's way, and temperatures getting more and more mild, one great thing you can consider is to Plant a tree. You can collect a few seeds, and plant them, and best of all, it's free!  Just start them in a pot...
03/17/2008
Here is the official start of my daily"ways to save the earth" tips! I will be posting at least 4 to 5 tips per week on EASY and inexpensive things you can do to do your part!Tip of the day for Sunday, March 16th, 2008If you have a leaky faucet - Catch the drips!! Obviously, get it fixed ASAP!  W...
03/16/2008
This season has been incredible here in Utah for ski and snowboard enthusiasts - The storms just keep coming.  Currently it is snowing hard, with no signs of stopping, which could equate to yet another powder day in the mountains of Utah!  There have been to many to count this year, with over a f...
03/15/2008
With Oil at a RECORD $110 per barrel, what are you doing to conserve?  Here are just a few ideas, that I have posted numerous times before, most of which are very obvious, but are becoming more and more important as gas prices creep toward $4.00 per gallon!1) Drive LESS2) Carpool3) Eat lunch IN,...
03/14/2008
More and more work places these days are starting to catch on to the "dog friendly" craze!  Personally - I love it!  I think that having my dogs in the office brings something positive to the overall atmosphere here.  Also, after I have been working at my computer for a long time, it's always a n...
03/13/2008
Great Passive Solar Home in Heber!Location: Valley HillsGreat home in Heber designed around a passive solar heating system on OVER AN ACRE of property!! This home has many features including hardwood and stone floors, a solarium, a great room with rock fireplace and incredible views of Mt. Timpan...
03/13/2008
St Patrick’s Day is officially March 17th, which is next Monday. There will be celebrations with parades, and parties all over the world, but the REAL party is in Ireland, where the Celebration begins Tomorrow, March 13th, and continues on through the 17th. What will YOU be doing for St Patrick’s...
03/12/2008
Daylight Savings time is here!  Daylight savings time now begins 3 weeks earlier, and ends 1 week later than it has traditionally.  This change was made because studies show that it will help to save energy.   Personally, I LOVE the extra hour in the evenings!  It makes the days feel so much long...
03/09/2008
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