Source: AlternativeConsumer.com
Archive for August, 2012
27 Aug
Meatless Monday
Today we continue the “Easy ways to eat more veggies (and fruits)” series. So for the next few Meatless Monday’s we’ll give you tips on how to get move veggies into your busy lifestyle.
Today’s Tip:
Serve main dish salads. No explanation needed. But as a side note if you have kids consider having a salad bar at home and allow them to add their own ingredients or eat them as piles of separate foods.
Source: Tammy’s Recipes
Photo: Martha Stewart
24 Aug
Friday Feature
As part of the Life University’s ongoing commitment to create a sustainable village community, and in conjunction with the University’s recycling initiatives, the IT department is participating in the Apple Recycling Program for Education. The program, sponsored by Apple,will recycle outdated and unwanted Macs, PCs and peripherals from any manufacturer at no charge. To ensure the safety of secured data, all recycled hard drives will be ground into confetti-sized pieces. Upon completion of this process, LIFE will receive a certificate of destruction for the equipment, will certify that all identifying information is destroyed, and that all electronic waste is safely processed in the United States. Because electronic waste (also known as “e-waste”) can contain hazardous materials, it is imperative that it is disposed of properly.
As a pilot program, LIFE’s IT department will recycle more than 55 pieces of equipment and will prevent numerous toxins from reaching the landfill in keeping with its environmental wellness initiative. For more information on this program or sustainability at LIFE please contact Shannan.George@LIFE.edu.
21 Aug
Drumroll Please……..
And the winner of the $25 Visa Gift Card is…….Arnette L. Wheat. Thanks to those who participated by signing up friends and family. Stay tuned for future prizes and giveaways.
20 Aug
Meatless Monday
Today continues the “Easy ways to eat more veggies (and fruits)” series. So for the next few Meatless Monday’s we’ll give you tips on how to get move veggies into your busy lifestyle.
Today’s Tip:
Give fewer options at meal times or snack times, and include veggies. If you serve a dinner of three different foods, you’ll end up eating more of each item than if you serve five foods. Unless you’re serving several vegetable dishes, limit the choices for everyday dinners and snacks and your children will surprise you by eating more — because they’re still hungry. Only buy/offer healthy snacks and if they’re hungry, that’s what they’ll eat. (I have definitely found this to be true.)
Source: Tammy’s Recipes
Photo: Full Plate Cooking Lessons
13 Aug
Meatless Monday’s
Today starts a new series on “Easy ways to eat more veggies (and fruits)”. So for the next few Meatless Monday’s we’ll give you tips on how to get move veggies into your busy lifestyle.
Today’s Tip:
Prep ahead. This one is key: Make sure your fridge is stocked with ready-to-eat veggies. Whether this means cutting carrot sticks by the bag-full or buying baby carrots, do what it takes. Celery, carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas are some of our favorite fresh vegetables. Another tip is to put the veggies out so you can see them, use clear containers in the fridge or place them on the counter so they’re in eye-sight. Have your favorites ready so when you’re hungry, you grab them. I also find its easier if I wash grapes and cut melons so that I have a healthy snack when I’m on the go or waiting for dinner.
Source: Tammy’s Recipes
Photo: Health.com
10 Aug
Win a $25 Visa Gift Card
Happy Friday. This week I was reminded that I haven’t had a giveaway in a while. And the reader was correct it has been a while since you had the chance to win a prize. So here it is….
The Prize: A $25 Visa gift card
The Challenge: The subscriber who signs up the most NEW subscribers between today (August 10) and next Friday (August 17) will win the gift card. This is probably easier than you think. Simply get your (mother, father, sister, brother, friend, co-worker, etc.) to subscribe to the blog. Then email me at Shannan.george@life.edu or comment on this post with their name. The person to sign up the most people by August 17 at 5pm wins. With the overarching power of social media you are only one Tweet or Facebook message from your gift card. Good Luck!
7 Aug
Don’t Get Overwhelmed by Going Green
I hear a lot of people say that they’d love to help the environment by purchasing an electric car but they can’t afford it. Or that they would like to put solar panels on their roof but it’s too pricey. These items are not affordable for most of us but this is not the only way to “go green.” My advice is to start small and not to get overwhelmed by thinking of what you cannot do, but focus on what you can do.
Start Small…..
- Lower the temperature on your water heater to save energy.
- Take shorter showers to reduce water consumption.
- Start by recycling cans and then include paper and compost.
- Make sure the dishwasher is full before you wash a load of dishes.
- Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Start Cheap ….
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFL’s one at a time.
- Purchase items made from recycled plastic.
- Install a rain barrel to collect water for irrigation.
- Repurpose items that you already have or consider buying gently used items.
- When making repairs or replacing appliances consider items with energy saving features.
Source: The Good Human
Photo: Tipmont.org
