If you read our previous post about the Garden View Super Composter then you might be wondering what the composting performance was like? Well, it wasn’t great, the static bin style of outdoor composter needs lots of work from watering to turning the compostable waste with a pitch fork. It also takes about 2 – [...]

Prepare yourself for our gruesome recipe for some spicy severed monster fingers! Just the right level of spookiness and spiciness for your Halloween night this year… Those with a nervous disposition or queasy stomach may want to stop reading now! We recommend buying between 10 to 20 jalapenos from your local farmers market, a couple [...]

Your furry friends come into this world just like you: free of emissions, pollutants, and anything that could even remotely be considered detrimental to the health of our planet.  And while you have no doubt been exposed to incredible amounts of toxins and unwittingly supported the ongoing ruination of the Earth during your tenure here, [...]

There is growing pressure for every person to pull up their sleeves and do our bit to help the environment. However, when you start trying to do your bit you quickly realize that pretty much every activity you do can be made a little more ‘green’. However, there is simply no way you can address [...]

The recession has hit Americans hard.  From the housing market crash that left millions in foreclosure to unemployment and cutbacks, several factors have contributed to a nationwide belt-tightening that has left most families with a limited budget and little opportunity for family outings.  Add to that the fact that every activity seems to come with [...]

Let’s face it; each and every person on the planet has a responsibility to be kinder to the environment which we share with a countless number of other life forms. It is after witnessing horrific natural disasters, such as the recent floods in Pakistan, that we realize that we take for granted the amazing resources [...]

So often people tend to forget that living green is more than simply recycling and attempting to produce less waste; an essential part in the green living trend is taking steps to make your home more efficient as well. This process is essential as most of the biggest energy wasters in your home are the [...]

New hotels are seemingly springing up all the time, each one trying to position itself differently to the next, claiming to be “the world’s most…this” or winner of “Somewhere very small’s hotel of choice…that”. It often seems that in the conception stage of a luxury hotel, a decision is made between being eco-friendly and striving [...]

Halloween can be a harrowing holiday for parents who are trying to live a clean and green lifestyle.  From the haunting howl of the tortured wind through non-recyclable decorations to the massive excess of pumpkins grown with pesticides to the creepy crinkle of trash bags full of shiny candy-wrappers, this is one holiday that was [...]

Eco-art can embody many things for many people.  It could pertain to artists who exclusively use items from nature in their work, or who create their work in an eco-friendly manner.  And artists who support green organizations or influence the public to a greater eco-consciousness with their work could also fit the bill.  But whatever [...]

Your baby poops. A lot! While those who are not currently parents nor working in childcare may not spend much time thinking about diapering, it’s a pretty big deal. On a light day, a half dozen diaper changes are not uncommon for a newborn. Assuming your child potty trains at two and a half years [...]

Has your devotion to the environment left your love-life a bit lacking?  Are you having trouble finding that perfect soul-mate with whom you can take bike rides, transport recycling materials to the recycling center (via Leaf), and grow a toxin-free vegetable garden?  Is every dud you date an eco-terrorist in the making?  If you’re one [...]

This is the new Composter we bought for Bluemoon Farm. It is called Compost Wizard, a 12 cu. ft. tumbler composter.  It is made from 98% recycled materials and comes fully assembled. We put it out by the garden, in a sunny spot to ensure it stays hot, (between 95 degrees and 160 degrees)! I [...]

The Plano Balloon Festival is an annual get together for families where hot air balloons grace the skies all weekend long. Our family went last year and it was spectacular, such a great way to get families enjoying the outdoors in a safe environment. Critical to the success of this annual event is the participation [...]

ECOFEST ARLINGTON is September 18, 2010 10 am – 10 pm Founders Plaza and Levitt Pavilion This event is a free, family oriented event that will take place at the Levitt Pavilion/Founder’s Plaza in Downtown Arlington. The primary goals of the event are to help build a sense of community, stimulate environmental awareness, and promote [...]

My wife and I decided to head out last week and explore some of the local antique stores in Fort Worth, we had a vague shopping list in mind but one thing we settled on looking for was some extra storage for our downstairs living area. We are expecting our first child in December, a [...]

The winner of the fabulous HYmini solar and wind powered charging system was Katie (AKA: Showbizkp!) Her wonderful freebie will be in the mail shortly. We would like to thank everyone who entered our August green giveaway, stay tuned for our September giveaway which will start shortly. P.S. For all those who entered the contest [...]

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing local artist, DeAnna Cochran, who specializes in crafting gold, silver and bronze jewelry. At first glance her jewelry is visually stunning and very unique but don’t be fooled by the pretty looks, there is a complex and very clever process that goes into making her artwork; [...]

This month we are giving away a fabulous solar and wind power combination charging system which straps to your bicycle to provide totally green and portable power for recharging your gadgets on the move. The HYmini Deluxe pack includes a wind-powered charger plus a mini Solar Panel attachment so you can catch some rays as [...]

We wrote back in February about a wonderful group of individuals committed to changing the way we look at plastic bags. Our article was about the biodegradable trash bags that the Green Genius Company makes. The Green Genius Company makes a wide range of biodegradable plastic bags and has recently introduced biodegradable food storage bags [...]