Eco Blog

People are usually split on the issue, some love having house guests and entertaining, while other people would rather be run over by a tractor trailer than deal with people in their homes creating messes that they have to clean up. I personally have always liked to entertain, but one of my biggest pet peeves […]

Many would argue that writing a letter is a lost art. Some see it as antiquated or archaic given the convenience, and immediacy of electronic communication. It is for this very reason that over the past few months, I have made a concerted effort to return to hand writing letters, as I feel that they […]

This summer I have had the opportunity to get back into cycling, and now use my bike more than my car to get around. Not only is it significantly better for the environment and dramatically cuts down on my carbon footprint, but it has helped me lose weight and get in better shape than I […]

For those with children, keeping them entertained may be one of the most challenging things a parent has to deal with. From long car rides desperately trying to get them to sleep, read books, or play games, to limiting TV time at home in favor of more educational activities; it is undoubtedly a hard job. […]

The original iPad was released on April 3rd, 2010. Since then many more generations of the tablet have been released all with increased features like screen size, internal processing chips, and availability of colors. The launch of the iPad sent competitors like Samsung, HP, and a number of other tech companies scrambling to get in […]

Of the 50 states, only California and Hawaii have formally banned plastic bags. Despite this, many other states have imposed restrictions on them, and many stores now require customers to pay extra at checkouts if they wish to use them. Every year, plastic bags create a tremendous amount of waste, and cost the government millions […]

I see lanyards everywhere I go used in virtually every capacity that one could think of. People have them hanging off of their key chains, people have their name tags on them, and despite the incredibly simplistic concept and design there are seemingly an infinite number of uses for them. I always pick up lanyards […]

After extensive research, therapists and psychiatrists throughout the country agree that actively keeping a journal is one of the healthiest ways to process and keep track of daily events in your life. I myself write in a journal every day, and can say that it has improved my life tremendously and greatly reduced my stress […]

There is no doubt that owning a small business, especially in the current economy, is one of the most difficult things one can do. They face constant competition from larger corporate chains that can offer bigger discounts, a wider selection of products, and afford prime locations for their stores to attract as much business as […]

One of my fondest summer memories from when I was younger was participating in the library’s summer reading club, earning different prizes as I read more books. When my family couldn’t afford to travel, I felt like I could go wherever I wanted through reading. My brother and I used to compete to see who […]