Choosing eco-friendly decorations for your home may seem like a daunting task, but it will have a positive impact on the environment in the long run. Here are some straightforward guidelines for implementing environmentally friendly decorations in your home that will help you limit your carbon footprint and save you money at the same time.
The honey bees living in the mountains make life more pleasant. Besides being known as Paris of the South or Beer City USA, Asheville is also known as Bee City USA, as in honey bees. In 2012, the city became one of the first in the nation to champion pollinators and educate residents and businesses
Growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs in different containers is an excellent way to utilize limited outdoor gardening space or to enjoy the appearance of plants grown in pots, raised boxes, and even refurbished items such as tires, furniture, and wheelbarrows. Containers not only save water, add beauty to any outdoor space, and fit in tiny
It is important to note that your cellphone manual warns about keeping the device a certain distance from your body to avoid exceeding federal radio frequency exposure limits. People typically keep their phones close to their bodies, usually in a pocket, in the real world. It is vitally important for women to avoid placing their
Being a major advocate for our Personal Freedoms, I feel it’s important to Be grateful for how blessed we are and embrace this weekend to celebrate our freedoms! It’s hard to imagine that June is already over! The beginning of July signifies even more celebrations. After a day of picnics and sunbathing, the skies light
It’s important to get out and breathe fresh air every day. We should all strive to do this. Being exposed to warm sunlight, a light breeze, and fresh, crisp air is refreshing in and of itself. Walking daily is a good start, but science says there is a specific time each day that provides the
Longest Day of the Year—Everything You Need to Know The June solstice arrived this morning (Tuesday, June 21), signaling the beginning of summer as defined by astronomy. Many cultures worldwide celebrate the Solstice. Here are some trivia, jokes, and folklore about the event. June Solstice The June solstice (or summer solstice) occurs when the Sun
Fathers do a lot more than just providing for their children; they constantly support them, nurture them, guide them, and most importantly, they repeatedly sacrifice themselves to benefit their children. Whoever has been a father figure in your life deserves to be appreciated for all he has done for you. Father’s Day is the perfect
It’s time to break out that picnic spread and enjoy the summer heat. But don’t forget about how much waste juice boxes and individually wrapped treats create! This year, go for eco-friendly fun with a nature scavenger hunt, or try your hand at making your veggie burgers on homemade buns. You’ll spend less time creating
In addition to all the brilliant greens of spring, kudzu is undoubtedly one of the most abundant plants. It is commonly found throughout WNC, and it is the South’s most well-known invasive species. Groups such as Kudzu Warriors, based in Western North Carolina, work to combat the invasive vine because it is detrimental to biodiversity and
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