How many of our households have a dedicated gas-powered vehicle for each driver? What if our new normal became one car per household and an electric bike for each "driver?" Using e-bikes for commuting and errands could save money by reducing expenses for gasoline, car...

What if I told you that you never needed to water, fertilize, reseed or mow another lawn? Would that appeal to you? It really appealed to me, so seven years ago I looked into a xeriscape design for my small backyard. I loved it so much that four years later I found a...

Have you ever taken a bite from a garden fresh tomato and had the joyful experience of flavors bursting on your tongue? What about biting into a fresh summer peach and having the juices drip down your chin while the sweet flavors explode in your mouth? This blog is...

Are you tired of making the same decision every time you go to the grocery store, whether to buy organic or conventional products? This decision process can lead to what is known as “Decision Fatigue”.  Welcome to this month’s blog which will hopefully help you decide...

If you have dreamed of going paperless and haven't done anything towards that goal, then I know this can feel overwhelming and unobtainable. Continuing with last month's theme of reducing clutter, I want to provide ideas for reducing paper clutter that may be...

When we celebrate the New Year on January 1st, we often make resolutions about habits we want to improve. Many of us believe that January 1st is a new beginning, just as the start of a school year is a new beginning.Another perspective is offered by the many people...