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Seasonal Ideas For a Green Lifestyle Looking for some activities to do this winter season without spending too much time outdoors in the frigid cold?  This season, try out some GreenLiving activity ideas that the entire family can enjoy.  Some seasonal tips for a fun winter include: 1) Create a craft project : Utilize household resources such as paper towel rolls, newspapers, cardboard boxes, and more to create craft projects for the entire family.  In November, Grady's GreenLiving Tips shared a post on how to create a recycled blanket- learn more about that craft here . 2) Get an early start on "spring" cleaning :  Want to dedicate some time to household cleaning and organizing?  Get ahead on spring cleaning by following a green guide.  Remember: vinegar , baking soda , and lemon juice are powerful, green cleaners! 3) Find creative ways to recycle : Recycling isn't just about sorting waste from soda bottles and soup cans.  Find creative ways to recyc...

October Themed GreenLiving Tips Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn season, especially in the days leading up to and including Halloween.  But what are ways to utilize leftover pumpkins after this season?  In this blog, Grady Management explores five ways to use a leftover pumpkin: 1) Utilize pumpkins for food and baked goods : Leftover pumpkins can be cut up and made into pies, cakes, and/ or jams.  Pumpkin seeds can also be scooped out and baked as well. Learn more pumpkin recipes on in the All Recipes article " 19 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes ". 2) Compost old and/ or leftover pumpkins : Pumpkins are primarily made of water and, because of this, are easily broken down into compost. 3) Plant pumpkin seeds : Pumpkin seeds can be used for more than food- they can be planted in a garden and produce more pumpkins.  The seeds can also be a great gift for avid-gardeners. 4) Turn pumpkins into a craft : Pumpkins can be made into bird feeders, bird houses, candle holders, jack-...

Start The Season Off Right- The Green Way! Autumn begins in just two days on Thursday, September 22.  Need a refresher on how to live a green lifestyle in the fall?  Below are several simple greenliving tips for the home perfect for this season: 1) Bring in plants from outdoors: The summer is a great time to plant gardens and keep plants.  When the weather turns colder, however, remember to bring cold intolerant plants inside.  Not only will this save the plant, but the plant will help rid the air inside the home of toxins and bad chemicals. 2) Utilize leafs- leafs are not waste: Don't rake up or sweep away leafs to just toss them aside.  Leafs are perfect fertilizer for plants and flowers and also provide great lining for compost bins.  One thing you can't use leafs for, though, is for bonfires.  Burning leaves result in harmful toxins or allergens, such a pollen, releasing into the air. 3) Continue some green summer practices that can adapt to the ne...

Three Eco-Friendly Ways to "Spring Ahead" This Year Don't forget: Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13 and lasts until November!  Set all clocks ahead to "spring forward" for the springtime and summer seasons! Benjamin Franklin originally suggested Daylight Savings as a way to gain an additional hour of sunlight primarily for farmers to make the most of the day.  In 2016, try to use the extra hour to practice green living initiatives in your every day life.  Some examples include: 1) Set Thermostats Accordingly : Now that it is springtime, remember to adjust the household thermostat.  Even though it might be chilly in the mornings or a little warm in the afternoons, don't turn on the heat or blast the air  for just an hour or two.  Try to turn off the thermostat and open up windows for some natural ventilation. 2) Use Extra Sunlight For Green Initiatives : Do you regularly drive to work?  Now that there is an extra hour of sun...