2023-08-11 02:51
Organic gardening is an entirely different way of life.
However, even if you’re not willing to take the plunge into a completely organic Earth-friendly lifestyle, there are still so… Read More
Blog Directory > Life Blogs > Fun Times Guide to Living Green - Green Energy | G life Blog >
Fun Times Guide To Living Green - Green Energy | G Blog
green.thefuntimesguide.com
Tags:
reusable shopping bags
moving
lotus trolley bags
tree
solar
christmas
shopping cart bags
solar panels
festival
pesticides
A fun Green ideas blog. Helping you take small steps toward saving the environment and enriching your life on a daily basis. Green news and fun stuff about environmentally friendly options. Lots of green ideas to try.
2023-02-13 18:21
Did you know that Earth Day is coming up?
Here in Middle Tennessee there is a free Nashville Earth Day Festival all day long in celebration of the holiday, and I’d bet ther… Read More
2023-02-01 11:23
Looking for a great DIY project to wrap up your weekend?
How about turning a good old fashioned gourd into a chic and creative lamp?
This project idea and how-to video come fr… Read More
2022-11-16 19:17
As someone who cares about the environment, I’ve been wondering what’s better for Mother Nature: a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree.
The question seems alm… Read More
2022-09-13 14:41
Following up on my post last week on 7 cool solar power technologies, here are 7 more cool solar power technologies.
1. Solar-powered Cars:
I’m not sure if you’ll ever… Read More
2021-03-03 15:31
Moving soon? Need a bunch of boxes... FAST? Start here! This is the ultimate list of where to get moving boxes for free AND for sale. Plus the places you should NOT get moving boxes from! Do… Read More
2020-06-22 14:49
Green (eco-friendly) moving tips to help you save money while being environmentally friendly at the same time. Some of the ideas include: find a moving company with sustainable business prac… Read More
2019-12-06 20:44
Honestly, I've never been diligent about using reusable shopping bags -- because most are just too small. And you still have to carry a ton of bags from the shopping cart to your car... and… Read More
2019-12-06 20:44
Honestly, I've never been diligent about using reusable shopping bags -- because most are just too small. And you still have to carry a ton of bags from the shopping cart to your car... and… Read More
2019-11-13 19:53
Planting a new tree in your yard? You can save money by doing the tree planting yourself... it's easy! (I know because I just planted a new elm tree in my backyard myself.) See how to plant… Read More
2019-08-12 21:50
My husband and I rarely get sick with a cold or flu anymore. We think it's because we use this garlic & honey cold remedy any time we start to feel under the weather. (And no, we do not… Read More
2019-08-08 15:00
Tired of paying high water bills? Have you heard of the ways you can use a rain catcher to lower those bills? You probably also didn't know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1… Read More
2019-05-13 14:35
Wondering what to do with all of your used baby blankets when your baby is no longer a baby? I counted nearly 20 baby blankets in my son's closet... he's now 2 years old! I wanted to donate… Read More
2019-03-27 13:58
Here's a really cool way to repurpose old 45 vinyl records into a DIY lamp that changes colors and plays music. Yep, this DIY glow lamp is actually a color-changing bluetooth speaker lamp! S… Read More
2019-01-23 21:13
DIY Lantern Tutorial - see how I glued Dollar Store glass gems to the outside of jars & inexpensive solar path lights to jar lids to make solar lanterns that are weatherproof! Read More
2018-12-22 13:39
While I don’t think that CBD oil is the magical cure for everything that goes wrong in the body, I do believe that the properties of CBD are quite beneficial for some conditions. Here'… Read More
2018-12-07 17:15
There is one super simple way to reduce the amount of money you throw away on your electricity bill every month... switch out your incandescent light bulbs for LED light bulbs. You'll not on… Read More
2018-11-21 17:28
I like to repurpose things whenever I can, and I’m always wanting a fast easy way to start a fire in our fire pit -- so I came up with this simple idea for DIY fire starters using drye… Read More
2018-11-19 15:22
Want the easiest way to get sparkling, streak free windows? I'm constantly removing dog nose prints, cat paw prints, and my son's hand prints from our glass sliding doors using this method… Read More
2018-09-30 21:22
I thought I would get a jumpstart on some fun handmade gifts and make pine cone fire starters this year. For my first batch, I used a large red cinnamon-scented candle and a spool of candle… Read More
2018-09-29 13:44
Honestly, I've never been diligent about using reusable shopping bags -- because most are just too small. And you still have to carry a ton of bags from the shopping cart to your car... then… Read More
2018-08-13 22:00
I wanted to buy an affordable potted tree for my backyard, so I turned to a site called Fast Growing Trees. Here's why I'd buy trees online from them again Read More
2018-05-24 16:15
Whether you have issues with regular (traditional) pregnancy products or not, there’s just something special about wanting to protect your baby's health and pureness from conception to… Read More
2018-05-04 18:50
Looking for a cheap and easy way to build an attractive rain barrel? It's way easier than you think! See 3 examples of pretty rain barrels: 1) Wooden rain barrels with rain chains, 2) Plasti… Read More
How To Roll Plastic Bags Into Small, Self-Dispensing Bundles + Clever Uses For Plastic Shopping Bags
2018-04-30 19:14
I like to keep my plastic shopping bags rolled together, organized in self-dispensing bundles. It's really easy to do. You just have to fold them together in a certain way. I'm going to show… Read More
2017-04-14 02:03
If you just moved into a new house or apartment, you might want to make it as eco-friendly as possible.
The more we all do to live sustainably, save energy and water, and repurpose materials… Read More
2017-04-06 03:59
The dog’s going to the kennel. You stopped the newspapers. Everybody at your office knows you’re leaving — which is why they’ve been squeezing every last chore out of… Read More
2017-03-16 21:46
A few years ago, I moved into a new home and installed smart LED lighting throughout as part of an extensive remodel.
A smart lighting system is defined as LED fixtures with intelligence and… Read More
2017-02-03 19:15
Taking steps towards living green should be fun and enjoyable (hence the name of this site).
What could be more fun than a party?
We like to party here at The Fun Times Guide to Living Gree… Read More
2017-01-25 17:21
I’ve been hearing a lot about palm oil these days.
It seems like a lot of folks are saying we shouldn’t use palm oil products anymore.
Being from Florida, where palms… Read More
2017-01-06 19:43
I’ve almost entirely switched out the incandescent and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in my home with LED bulbs.
The reason?
LED light bulbs are energy-efficient, affordable to ope… Read More
2016-11-29 17:35
I love to recycle Christmas trees, flowers, and other holiday decorations I use throughout the year.
Some eco-conscious folks simply don’t buy decorations that need to be discarded af… Read More
2016-11-05 21:54
So there you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast when the phone rings… and wouldn’t you know it, it’s Last Minute Lucy.
She invites herself over and cleverly insert… Read More
2016-10-07 22:09
Halloween is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to get your Halloween decorations up.
Whether we’re talking about Christmas, Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, or eve… Read More
2016-09-29 19:25
I’m hearing a lot about green furniture these days, but I really didn’t think much about it until I set out to buy a new couch for my home.
While I’m a pretty eco-fri… Read More
2016-07-17 14:42
I’ve finally started using an automatic car wash…
While I love the weekend morning ritual of plopping bucket-fulls of sudsy, soapy water on my car and scrubbing the week&r&hell…Read More
2016-07-01 00:02
Making a home office eco-friendly is a topic we’re hearing more often than ever these days.
It might have something to do with the growing trend toward people working at hom… Read More
2016-04-19 17:26
This night light has been on my radar for quite awhile now.
I bought 5 of them! I’ve been using them for months in my kitchen and powder room — and every time someone visits our… Read More
2016-01-30 22:43
Everyone wants Mardi Gras beads. Even those who don’t live in New Orleans.
I don’t reside in “The Big Easy,” but I do live in “The Big Guava,” a.k.a.&nbs&hell…Read More
2015-12-31 21:01
Want free materials for DIY recycling projects, arts & crafts, gardening, landscaping projects, etc?
You’d be surprised how many DIY crafting and recycling items you can get… Read More
2015-12-31 21:01
Want free materials for DIY recycling projects, arts & crafts, gardening, landscaping projects, etc?
You’d be surprised how many DIY crafting and recycling items you can get… Read More
2015-09-16 17:14
The market for green jobs is flourishing these days.
More and more people are turning down the white-collar corner office for a green-collar job that helps the nation adapt to the growing m… Read More
2015-08-30 17:28
Does recycling sometimes seem like a chore?
Having to remember what you can and probably shouldn’t just toss out in a regular trash bin, knowing where those recyclable items need… Read More
2015-07-25 02:31
Did you know that indoor plants can clean the air and make the environment inside your home healthier?
Plant-filled rooms contain up to 60% fewer airborne molds and bacteria than rooms… Read More
2015-05-13 14:45
Zoo Doo organic fertilizer — does the name sound appealing?
Well, if using a product that has the words “zoo” and “doo” in the name grosses you out, don&rs&hell…Read More
2015-02-26 20:03
Guess what? Green coffee is a “thing.”
No, I’m not talking about unroasted green coffee beans, which pack several health benefits.
When I talk about drinking gre… Read More
2015-02-26 20:03
Guess what? Green coffee is a “thing.”
No, I’m not talking about unroasted green coffee beans, which pack several health benefits.
When I talk about drinking gre… Read More
2015-01-22 20:29
I walked home the other day and found a phone book at my door. As a kid, I actually used to read them for the advertising. (I had an interest in marketing.) Now, I recycle them.
Come t… Read More
2015-01-22 20:29
I walked home the other day and found a phone book at my door. As a kid, I actually used to read them for the advertising. (I had an interest in marketing.) Now, I recycle them.
Come t… Read More
2014-12-13 19:13
I love brightening up the holiday season at home with LED Christmas tree lights and other lighted decorations — even if that means it’ll cost a few more bucks (reindeer?) on… Read More
2014-12-13 19:13
I love brightening up the holiday season at home with LED Christmas tree lights and other lighted decorations — even if that means it’ll cost a few more bucks (reindeer?) on… Read More
2014-11-21 19:15
Have you been wanting to try your hand at growing a living Christmas tree?
It’s more environmentally friendly than using a fresh-cut or artificial Christmas tree — and it’s… Read More
2014-10-27 18:56
I spent some of my weekend raking leaves, which is something many of us have to do after our trees have put on their beautiful displays of fall colors.
Even though I generally enjoy outdoor… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can save you as much as $40 to $135 over the life of the bulb, compared to incandescent lighting. That’s pretty amazing! While you may… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A while back, I wrote a post about green anniversary gifts and the one that I gave my love during our first anniversary – poo paper. Well, it was our paper anniversary! Not only did sh… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My fiancée and I just began renting a condominium in Central Florida. We are thrilled to have found a bargain in a great community, but the old 1980s kitchen we are inheriting as tena… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A little while ago, I wrote about the green lighting alternatives that have been coming to light (no pun intended) since the ban against some incandescent light bulbs took effect on January… Read More
Subscribe to Fun Times Guide To Living Green - Green Energy | G
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!