Well, a few months ago, I saw hot water bottles and holders in the lounge for sale. I thought, great idea, but I don't think it will be as satisfying as my electric blanket. ELECTRIC BLANKET! I know, not energy efficient at all!! But one of my little luxuries...
A week ago, I was talking to my friend Denise about walking the dog outside in the cold and how I felt guilty because I wasn't doing it. (She happens to be the one with the water bottles for sale...) She said that she was getting up at the crack of dawn to walk their dog and I gave her a pat on the back for that! We began talking about my electric blanket and how I like to be warm etc..etc... She is from England and all her life she has always used a hot water bottle to keep her warm in bed at night. She said I should really try a hot water bottle at the foot of my bed. I think she sensed my skepticism because Monday morning she delivered a hot water bottle to me to try out.
Last night, as Griffyn and I prepared to watch the 2 hour LOST premiere, I filled that water bottle up and put it at the foot of his bed. He kept saying that he didn't feel anything and it wasn't working, however, I think it was. Sure, it's not the all over instant heat you get from an electric blanket, but my feet were feeling the warmth. Pretty soon, I had to push the covers off because I was warm enough. So, in conclusion, I think the hot water bottle may be what I begin to use to keep my tootsies warm on these chilly winter nights! Uses much less energy than my electric blanket and I don't have to remember to turn it off!
Thanks Denise!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Learn about the Olympics and their sustainability...
The Olympic website has some great information about the sustainability of the venues! Awesome!!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
YAY for Target!!!
I just visited Target yesterday and they put a new program into action! 5 cents back for every bag you bring in yourself!! I love Target and I am so glad they are finally doing more to keep those plastic bags out of our landfills and oceans!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Natural Hand Sanitizer!
I was just reading Sara Snow's new blog on Fitness Magazine! I am going to be buying this at Target this weekend! I will let you know! A solution for the little pump from Bath and Body works that is full of alcohol!
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fresh-fit/2009/06/12/swine-flu-a-pandemicsanitize/
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fresh-fit/2009/06/12/swine-flu-a-pandemicsanitize/
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Rain Barrel!
Well, I got a rain barrel from our friends Kyle and Jill and I bought the supplies at Menards for the divertor. Here it is. After last night's rainfall - FULL!
Why a rain barrel?? Why water your plants with water that you pay for through the hose when you can use rain water for FREE? Plus, rain water has all the nutrients your plants to need to grow and be beautiful!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Target...
I emailed Target on Friday about why this still have plastic bags in their stores, but no recycling program and no incentive program for those who use their own bags and this is what I got back:
Dear Velvet Holmes,
At Target we have a responsibility – as team members, as a company, and as global citizens – to minimize our environmental footprint. I'm pleased to tell you that our efforts include using plastic shopping bags made with environmentally friendly soy and water-based ink.
Our plastic shopping bags have codes printed on them to help make recycling easier for you. The codes may vary based on the size of bag, ink used and other factors. You can also bring back previously used bags for new purchases at our stores. If you'd like to reuse your Target shopping bags, just let the cashier know during your checkout.
Because local regulations and services can vary greatly, you might need to do a little checking to find out how and where to recycle the bags in your community. Right now, we're exploring even more states where we can offer a bag recycling service.
For the most current details about all Target does for our environment, please visit: www.target.com/environment.
I am impressed with the speed of the reply. Happy they are working on it, but I think they could take more of a stand as a huge company. I will continue bugging them, because I do shop there a lot. I encourage you to contact a company that you think might be able to make a difference in our environmental efforts. It felt GOOD! Even better to get a response! :)
Dear Velvet Holmes,
At Target we have a responsibility – as team members, as a company, and as global citizens – to minimize our environmental footprint. I'm pleased to tell you that our efforts include using plastic shopping bags made with environmentally friendly soy and water-based ink.
Our plastic shopping bags have codes printed on them to help make recycling easier for you. The codes may vary based on the size of bag, ink used and other factors. You can also bring back previously used bags for new purchases at our stores. If you'd like to reuse your Target shopping bags, just let the cashier know during your checkout.
Because local regulations and services can vary greatly, you might need to do a little checking to find out how and where to recycle the bags in your community. Right now, we're exploring even more states where we can offer a bag recycling service.
For the most current details about all Target does for our environment, please visit: www.target.com/environment.
I am impressed with the speed of the reply. Happy they are working on it, but I think they could take more of a stand as a huge company. I will continue bugging them, because I do shop there a lot. I encourage you to contact a company that you think might be able to make a difference in our environmental efforts. It felt GOOD! Even better to get a response! :)
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