Archive - August 2007
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5 Minutes of Caring and
More Time on Your Hands...
5 minutes of caring
- Light Dust
by Sam Davidson,
August 31
Do a little dusting to make your home more efficient.
- In Land We Trust
by Leigh Piper,
August 30
Protect what's always been here.
- Go Native
by Sam Davidson,
August 29
By opting for native plants, you'll save time, money, and the environment.
- The Office
by Leigh Piper,
August 28
(2 comments)
Save money at school and work.
- Let's Grow Together
by Leigh Piper,
August 27
Better for the community and the environment
- A Green Picnic
by Sam Davidson,
August 24
Pack everything natural - except for the rain.
- Back to School
by Sam Davidson,
August 23
Even you can enroll at your local elementary school.
- Just Park Already!
by Sam Davidson,
August 22
You know it's driving you crazy anyway.
- Senior Citizens Day
by Leigh Piper,
August 21
Honor your elders.
- iFree
by Leigh Piper,
August 20
(1 comment)
Break free of the shackles of headphones.
- Oldies But Goodies
by Sam Davidson,
August 17
For the captains of obvious everywhere.
- On a Short Leash
by Sam Davidson,
August 16
Make sure your furry friends have ID.
- Fire Escape
by Sam Davidson,
August 15
Five minutes now could save a life later.
- What Can You Borrow?
by Sam Davidson,
August 14
Just ask.
- You Can Lead a Bird to Food
by Leigh Piper,
August 13
(2 comments)
But you can't make it not fly into a clean window.
- Watch Where You Wash
by Sam Davidson,
August 10
Kind of like the whole two birds with one stone thing.
- How May I Help You?
by Sam Davidson,
August 9
This is the magic phrase of all relationships.
- How 'Bout a Cold One?
by Sam Davidson,
August 8
Serve up some cool kindness on a hot day.
- Tick Tock
by Sam Davidson,
August 7
(3 comments)
A lot more than minutes are adding up.
- Adopt A Minefield
by Leigh Piper,
August 6
You can help in the global landmine crisis.
- Look Up!
by Sam Davidson,
August 3
Pay attention to what’s around you.
- Tap Out on Topping Off
by Leigh Piper,
August 2
You’re really not getting what you think you are.
- This Time Last Year
by Sam Davidson,
August 1
A year ago, a dream was born.
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more time on your hands
- Bike Commuting 101 - Car if You Don’t, Don’t Car if You Do
by Jeff Rossini,
August 31
(1 comment)
Back in the days of childhood, a bicycle was more than a bicycle - it was an instrument of freedom. It was all we needed to get us from point A to point B. Yet somewhere down the metaphorical road of life, we trade that bicycle in for traffic jams and soaring gas prices, thinking we are better off. The time has come to dust off the Schwinn and hit the ground pedaling.
- Trashy Artists
by Leigh Piper,
August 24
While cleaning out my closet, I find that I have accumulated a great deal of junk that I just can't seem to throw away. "I could use that for something," I tell myself. And the truth is I can. I can create art.
- Why We Did It
by Sam Davidson,
August 17
(3 comments)
A year ago, we launched an idea that we hope will spark a revolution. Here's the story behind how it all began as we look back on a great year.
- Vacuum Your Fridge (Seriously)
by Heather Solos,
August 10
(2 comments)
To keep your refrigerator running efficiently (saving energy, money and the environment), make sure your clean the coils regularly. Here is a step by step guide to removing the dust and dirt to ensure your fridge is operating in peak condition.
- World Breastfeeding Week
by Indie Davis,
August 3
(1 comment)
One of the major reasons that women do not breastfeed, is lack of support. Women often lack adequate support from their partners, family members, health care providers, employers, government, and communities. By doing what you can to support a breastfeeding mother, you may be helping to protect the life and long term health of her child.
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