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When you first start down the path of discovering your genealogy, you’re going to collect a lot of paperwork. If you want to be able to easily find it, you’ll need to develop a storage method. You’ll want to keep the physical information as well as create each file digitally. You’ll need a scanner and … Read more
There are a number of ways to use your pots and pans cleanly and greenly. The major considerations are to cook food properly without it sticking or leaching harmful chemicals into your food, and to cook efficiently in a manner that will get the job done with the least amount of fuel consumption. Why You … Read more
Grilling isn’t just a healthier way to cook these days. It can also be one of the greenest if you keep a few important considerations in mind. The main concerns will be in relation to air pollution and our carbon footprint when we grill. By planning ahead, we can make our grilling more eco-friendly and … Read more
There’s a boom in interest regarding organic produce being better for your health, but organic foods don’t come cheaply. If you own a house with a garden, it might be time to consider whether you should start growing your own vegetables. Here are several suggestions for easy crops most people should be able to grow. … Read more
There are a number of ways to make the most of your oven so it operates efficiently and you can keep costs down in terms of natural gas or electricity used. 1. Skip the pre-heating In most cases, it’s not needed. Modern ovens also heat up so quickly, it’s really a non-issue. 2. Hang on … Read more
Food storage is all about keeping food fresh and safe. Chemicals in plastic containers leaching into foods has led to a lot of concern over the best ways to store food. Storing food properly so nothing goes to waste also makes sense for your wallet and the planet. Studies have shown that Americans waste around … Read more
It is hard to imagine that around 1 in 10 people do not have access to safe drinking water. Water is a precious commodity that we should not take for granted. And with water bills rising in many areas in the USA, it pays to pay attention to the best ways to save water. One … Read more
There are lots of ways to go greener at home. The kitchen is one of the best places to do this. Go beyond recycling to greening your everyday kitchen and dining items. Green Dinnerware We are not suggesting you ditch your dinnerware, but if you have to replace it, look for dinnerware that is made … Read more
As you are busy collecting information about your family, it can be fun to draw a family tree so that you can symbolize the relationships between everyone. Today, it’s simple to use software to create an amazing art-worthy family tree suitable for framing and displaying, but you can still do it the old-fashioned way if … Read more
Food packaging is a huge concern because of the amount of waste it generates. This waste can end up in landfills. It can also end up blowing around, littering and even harming wildlife. Here are some of the best ways to reduce your food packaging to protect the planet. 1. Shop with reusable grocery bags … Read more