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10 Ways to Kick the Winter Blues
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus It’s winter. And I’m hating it. I’m dreading the possibility of it being as bad as …

18 Powerful Water Facts to Inspire Water Conservation
Occasionally, a hot shower holds me hostage. And then one of these water facts floats into my brain and I come back to consciousness. Water covers 70.9 percent of the earth’s surface. Only 2.5 perce…

How to Overcome Paper Towel Addiction
I was a paper towel addict. There. I said it. It runs in my family. Mom’s side. A kitchen without paper towels? No satisfying whir of the paper towel holder and near perfect tear of soft absorbent c…

13 Facts about Home Paper Products that May Inspire You to Hug a Tree
Toilet paper and other home paper products aren’t necessarily great party conversation starters. But with their impact on the environment, we should find a way to work these topics in so they becom…

Out of My Comfort Zone & Streaking Through Chicago
My resolution for 2014 was to get out of my comfort zone. Yes, that’s right 2014 not 2015. I’ve made some progress, but I still have a long way to go. When I set this goal, I wasn’t sure what it…