Archive for March, 2010

Spring Clean Green Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Need to find ways to clean your home this Spring from the dust and dirt it has collected over the past eight months…and you would like to do that green. Here are some great tips:

Cleaning Windows - Use Newspaper to wipe it clean, it doesn’t smear and gives your window and nice spark.
All purpose spray – Combine one part vinegar and three parts water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of lemon or lavender essential oil (which also has microbial properties, but i thought it just smelled good!) – Meredith Estabrooks
Homemade Laundry Detergent - Most store bought laundry detergents are filled with chemicals that can harm the water. Although there are eco-friendly detergents available, they are relatively pricey. Follow this easy recipe to clean your clothes and save the environment. (more…)

Gaining the Elite Energy Edge

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Name: Gaining the Elite Energy Edge
Location: The Bindu
Date: April 16, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Description:
Learn how to fuel your best season ever! Young athletes need nutrition to fuel their sports performance as well as their growing bodies. Learn about the importance of hydration, specific energy needs for young athletes, meal timing, and eating on the go! Session includes “best bets” for liquids, meals, and snacks. Hosted by Jodi Sheakley, MS, CFT. REGISTER BY APRIL 12TH. FEE COVERS ONE CHILD AND PARENT. To sign up go to The Bindu Website

Pollution Fighting House Plants

Monday, March 29th, 2010

There is a way for you to clean the air in house without chemicals and 100% green. Purify the air in your home by keeping some of these plants around, and they will do what they do best. The purifying plants will help you and your family inhale clean air year around.

  • Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) – Very popular with beginners, this plant propagates despite neglect.
  • English Ivy (Hedera helix) – One of the most popular forms of Ivy, this plant is perfect for cascading or trailing from elevated planters. (more…)
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