Our foods are not as safe as we think. I know, it hurts to hear this, but you have to know about it. It’s time to wake up. Ignorance is not bliss – it only keeps you sick, tired, unfocused, and overweight. There are more studies showing that the chemicals that we are being exposed [...]

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Exercising outside can make you more than just fit – it can also give you a positive mental boost. MSNBC reports that according to a study done by researchers at the University of Essex, even as little as five minutes of “green” activity such as walking, gardening, cycling or farming can make you feel better [...]

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This year’s Blog Action Day topic is Climate Change. Here are some of my thoughts on how you can live a more sustainable life and help protect the environment. I made this speech a couple of years ago at my Toastmasters club: I’ve been trying to get more green lately. I have been good about [...]

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It seems like everyone these days is talking about gardening and growing their own produce. After living in Brooklyn for a few years, we’ve finally started up an edible terrace garden that will give us patio tomatoes, arugula, peppers, leeks, and herbs. If you’re not quite ready to start your own garden but want some [...]

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Want to get ready for the new year by bringing fresh energy into your life? Start by cleaning up a portion of your home. Feng Shui is the art of creating harmonious flow in the house – making sure that the energy within is good and that no area gets stagnant. Each area of the [...]

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Did you get a bunch of new clothes for Christmas or Chanuka? Why not donate some of your older clothes to the less fortunate? By getting rid of clothes that no longer suit you or that you don’t love, you’re making room for new and better clothes that fit you and your life. Donating your [...]

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Last week I did a speech about Earth Day and why you should care about it. I wrote it based on this post – and here’s the video of my speech: [youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hc_iSfi4q08] I hope this inspires you to take action. Let me know what you think of it.

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Earth Day 2008 – What did you do that was green? Many people wonder why they should even think about going green. Here are a few reasons why you might consider it:

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