Most people don’t think of going to the farmers market during the winter months, but here in Fort Worth we’ve got a wonderful year-long market that currently has some great produce for sale! It’s true that there’s not quite as much produce during the winter months, but it is the perfect time to pick up some delicious root vegetables like carrots, turnips,... [Read more...]

This year, have an environmentally conscious holiday! Here are a few tips from the EPA to help you have a green holiday: Recycle your old electronics. If you receive a new electronic item as a gift, then recycle or pass on the old one.  If you give someone some electronics as a holiday gift, then encourage them to do the same. For more information about... [Read more...]

Did you know that when you buy produce at the grocery store only about 25% of your money stays in the area? It's true. That's why instead you should get your produce from the Cowtown Farmers Market! Not only is it much better for our local economy, but it's also better for the environment. Shipping food from across the national (or even from other countries)... [Read more...]

Going green is nothing new for some, and others are just starting to hop on board with having a more eco-friendly lifestyle.  Either way, there is no time like the present to start acting in the interest of the environment.  There are lots of ways you can do it, from purchasing products made of recycled materials to changing some behaviors in your living... [Read more...]

Did you make a resolution to become a more eco-friendly person during 2011, residents of Parkside at So7? There are many ways you can live a “greener” lifestyle in your apartment. For ideas on how you can help save the environment, check out these great tips, courtesy of greenlivingapartments.com, on steps to going green at home. •    During... [Read more...]

So, I'm a big proponent of green living. And in being a proponent of green living but also being a total cheapskate, I tend to lean towards living green on the cheap. However, that is not to say that I don't fantasize about not only having the money, but being willing to part with it in my efforts to go green. I suspect that if I keep up my cheapskate tendencies,... [Read more...]

  This has got to be one of the coolest things I have ever heard of. Did you know that you can lease Mother Nature? Ok, that doesn't sound quite right. Rent Mother Nature is a service that allows you to purchase a lease for a natural harvest or even livestock. Here is how it works: They do the farming. They have a network of farmers who are dedicated... [Read more...]

So, I decided to put yet another article from Real Simple to the test. This time it comes from How to Clean Your House Naturally. I didn't try all of them (I don't have a garbage disposal), but I did try as many as I could and I am going to share my results so that you will never doubt the greatness of Real Simple - if you ever did. Lemons Real Simple had... [Read more...]