Monthly Archives: January 2013
Healthy Dinner Recipe: Under $20 and 20 minutes
So here is a recipe that I whipped up on my own one night to satisfy both the sweet and savory styles of my husband and I a few months ago. A delicious healthy meal that is packed with protein,
San Francisco Superbowl Pick Leads League to Sustainable Future
As Cali girls having grown up in LA without an NFL team, we adopted the Chargers and the 49ers as our uncles early on (sorry Raiders but we do not subscribe to your nation). And California representation combined with the
Air Travel Tips: Save your Wallet and your Waistline
I have been very lucky over the last few years to have the opportunity to do a lot of traveling. From sleeping on the floor of Gatwick airport as construction workers cut up the concrete floors with a jackhammer next
Healthy Recipes: An App to satisfy all tastes
This year presents me with a unique challenge I have never faced before. Still just a newlywed, my husband who is active duty in the Navy has been slated to be gone for the majority of the year. I have
Save Green with Sustainable Party Planning!
It’s official! I’m going to be an Auntie! I am beyond thrilled and excited for a new addition to our family! And this wonderful news along with the beginning of the birthday and baby shower season has given me the
It’s a Boy!
Yes everyone, you read that right! Mark and I are going to have a baby boy!! I am 4 1/2 months pregnant this week and we are so excited to be adding to our family this summer! Approximate due date June 30th!
Eco-Friendly Savings for Man’s Best Friend
If you are a friend of the Lindner Family, or even an acquaintance, then you are well aware that we treat our dog Ranger like our true first-born son. We picked Ranger out in January 2008 at 9 weeks on a little
National Parks free of charge this Martin Luther King Day
If you are one of the lucky ones that will enjoy a day off this beautiful Monday for Martin Luther King Day then do consider visiting the natural wonders of one of the many national parks in the US. All 398 national
Stay Warm and Save: Delicious Vegan Soup Recipes
Well winter is officially back. Here in Atlantic Beach we were pleasantly surprised with a week of sunny summer weather that topped 80 degrees during the afternoon and had me squeezing my pale post-holiday body into my bikinis of yore.
A Simple Guide to Sustainable Seafood
Imagine a net the size of several football fields being dragged over your hometown destroying everything in its path. Buildings and structures and lives levelled in a matter of hours. In the ocean this happens every day. It is called
Boost your Curb Appeal: Tips for gardening on a budget
In the past few articles I have mentioned what has come to be my pride and joy, my new house. After 5 years of living in downtown San Diego, in a very modern loft apartment, I was delighted to move to
Health and Fitness Gadgets: the new personal trainer
Every year, right around the second week of January, I become a total geek in anticipation of all the new gadgets coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show. This year was no exception with technological advances debuting everything from OLED and
Start a Sustainable Mushroom Garden in your Home
Lately I have been toying with the idea of starting my own little vegetable garden to have fresh produce at my fingertips and save on my monthly grocery bill. I picture myself happily harvesting my bountiful ripe red tomatoes and
Eco-Celebs Dominate Red Carpet at 2013 Golden Globes
This years top contenders for the Golden Globe Awards are a veritable who’s who of eco-activist-actors. Here are a few of my favorite picks for both their stunning performances and their dedication to being stewards of the environment. Anne Hathaway
Save Big on 5 Homemade Household Cleaners
Lately I have been extra sensitive to the smell of all the chemicals in the household cleaners that I am using on a daily basis. I think the transition from apartment living to being a homeowner has made me realize
Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Company Enhances Inner and Outer Beauty
From bubble bath bombs to shampoo bars to liquid eyeliners, LUSH offers a broad spectrum of fantastic cosmetic products that are fresh, handmade and eco-friendly. The company uses all natural organic ingredients that are ethically sourced, sustainable and animal cruelty-free
Resolution to get Healthy: Natural Cleanse Diet Plan
Well, the holidays are over and I for one am very sad to see them go. Not only will I miss the aroma of pine and cheery twinkle lights in my living room, but I will also miss eating whatever
12-year-old “Eco” Erek recycles 4,000 pairs of shoes from landfills
This holiday season I was lucky enough to spend time with three of my nephews, ages ranging from 7 to 12, and was shocked at the ease in which they compute from their iTouch, iPad and other tech devices. After
Boost in funding for Energy Efficiency in CA Schools
With the rising belief of the political media that negative attacks are more effective than positive reinforcement, 2012 was definitely a year defined by mudslinging and smear campaigns. And with the bad news piling up on everything from elementary school
Resolution to Save: Shop in your Closet
After spending the latter part of 2012 on holiday in Utah, I came back to my new home in San Diego feeling a bit overwhelmed at the long list of things I needed in order to get ready for the
