If you’re anything like me you are savoring the bounty of fresh produce arriving this season. My vegetable garden is thriving and I am also enjoying the fresh fruits and veggies I find at my local farmer’s market. Shopping for foods that are in-season is an important way to Do Your Part because that produce [...]

If you’re looking for a way to swap, rent, and share what you have directly to other people – it’s now easier than ever. This new way of doing business is the perfect way to Do Your Part to reduce waste and be thrifty! Take a look at this.  Say you’re getting away and want [...]

Are you one of millions who will enjoy some of the summer sun at the beach? Did you know that some of the choices we make at home and while on vacation can actually contaminate the very same waters we can’t wait to get in? Do Your Part and become a greener beach bum this [...]

Are you one of millions who will enjoy some of the summer sun at the beach? Did you know that some of the choices we make at home and while on vacation can actually contaminate the very same waters we can’t wait to get in? Do Your Part and become a greener beach bum this [...]

The big day is approaching – do you have your Mother’s Day gift? This week, I’m sharing some unique ways to Do Your Part and show the mothers in your life how much you care. And as a bonus, you’ll be taking care of Mother Earth at the same time! Flowers are usually a staple of [...]

The Environmental Working Group has just released its new report on the dangers of certain household cleaners and the organization is naming names. We know that many of the toxic chemicals we bring into our homes are actually found in our cleaning products. That’s because meaning popular cleaners people use each and every day are [...]

What are the chances you are buying and bringing BPA right into your own home? Probably pretty good and there is reason to be concerned.  BPA is linked to everything from developmental problems to infertility. Do Your Part and reduce your exposure today. BPA can be found in plastic food containers.  Any time you buy [...]

Spring is here and that means it’s time for a good spring-cleaning. Instead of bringing in chemical cleaners to do the dirty work, opt for a deep, green clean. Using safer cleaning products helps create a healthier home and a healthier family. Today, I’m sharing my ‘Top 7 Green Cleaning Secrets’ to help you Do [...]

Do you have tough grout stains you’re dying to get rid of? Do Your Part to get it clean without any harsh and toxic cleaners. I’ve done the dirty work for you and tested three different methods to see what works best. Take a look at what the grout looks like ‘before’ we started cleaning. [...]

When it comes to cleaning, a lot of us want to make sure of one thing – that we are actually disinfecting the surfaces in our home. Here’s the thing. You don’t need chemical-based cleaners to do it. Do Your Part and find safer – and effective – disinfecting options. Vinegar is my favorite all [...]

Do you know what’s in your home right now that’s polluting the air you breathe? Rodale reports that scientists at the Silent Spring Institute analyzed roughly 200 common products to get the answer. Here are their top 3 main sources of toxic chemicals: 1) Fragranced Products That includes soaps, shampoos, dryer sheets, air fresheners, and more. Companies [...]

Canada is about to declare Triclosan, a controversial chemical found in many antibacterial products, as toxic to the environment. Triclosan was created more than 40 years ago as a surgical scrub for hospitals. It is now found in commonly used products like soap, toothpaste, furniture and toys. Several scientific studies have shown the chemical may alter [...]

Join Terri in April for a series of Earth Day events: Tuesday, April 10 11:45am-1pm Friends of Kannapolis Library Meeting Club at Irish Creek 1196 Fairway Dr., Kannapolis, NC Terri will be the guest speaker at the annual Friends of the Kannapolis Library meeting and author luncheon. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Kannapolis Library. Terri [...]

Do you wince when you fill up your gas tank? Don’t expect the pain at the pump to end anytime soon. That makes it the right time to grab your bike and use it to get to work and run errands. You’ll save money and Do Your Part for the planet at the same time. [...]

When it comes to cleaning our homes, most of us want to make sure of one thing – that we are doing a deep clean and actually disinfecting the rooms and surfaces in our house. Here’s the thing. You don’t need chemical-based cleaners to kill germs.  Do Your Part and find safer and just as effective [...]

There’s a fascinating new movement afoot – one that could ultimately create a wholesale change in how we, as consumers, get what we want.  It’s a business model being called “collaborative consumption” by the academics studying its every move and it’s also being heralded as a champion of the green movement. Here’s what it the [...]

Being fashionably green is about more than just what you wear. It’s also about the other things we put on our bodies such as sunscreen and even shampoo. Here are my ‘Top 7 Ways to be Green from Head to Toe’ so you can  Do Your Part while looking good.   1) Pick Safer Personal Care Products [...]

Are you thinking of trading in your iPad2 for the next iPad that’s expected to be released in the coming months? NextWorth.com, an electronic trade-in site, predicts there will be a steep decline (20-25 percent) in the value of the iPad2 in couple of weeks before the iPad3 is unveiled which is expected to happen in early [...]

Team USA will be showing off more than their skills during the Olympics in London this summer. These basketball greats will also be showing off their green fashion sense  as they sport eco-friendly uniforms. Nike is behind this eco-friendly look. The company says the jerseys are made from 22 recycled plastic bottles and the shorts [...]

For years now, Nike has been striving to make their products more eco-friendly. Their newest shoe is part of their ‘Better World’ initiative and in manufactured in a greener way. This is the Nike Flyknit shoe and is made differently than most other sneakers. It has a minimal design, is lightweight, and the upper piece is [...]