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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, October 29th:
• Remember: Halloween shouldn’t bankrupt you! Practice the word “no” in the mirror and then try it out on the kids! They don’t need the latest, instead they can use their imaginations and create a costume to be proud of!
• Halloween candy tastes even better when it comes out of a homemade Halloween candy collection bag.
Yesterday, we touched on a few ways to help ready your home for the cooler days ahead, here’s a couple more ways to save energy and dough!
Clean your furnace: Dirt in your furnace can make it work much less efficiently. Take some time this fall to clean or replace your furnace’s filter, and check it once a month during heating season. Having a professional out for a full furnace cleaning (or doing it yourself if you’re handy) can cut heating costs by up to 5 percent.
Install dimmer switches: Controlling the level of light in a room can be useful for dinner parties or kids’ bedtime. But dimmer switches also let you control precisely how much electricity you’re using, eliminating waste. Dimmers may also extend the life of a light bulb by minimizing the mild shock to the bulb’s filaments that comes with flipping on a light switch.
Replacing a light switch with a dimmer isn’t complicated. By the way, if you plan to use CFL bulbs, remember to get special ones designed for use with dimmers.
Ready to fall back into greener ways on the Go Green Ride at Five.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Go Green tips for October 28th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, October 28th:
• Not sure about trick or treating this year, especially since Halloween falls on a school night? Middlebury’s Spooktacular on Saturday is a good substitution for the usual candy hunt. For more info, check out the Area Calendar page on www.921wvtk.com!
• Buying new Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations each year adds to the amount of goods that will be tossed out into landfills at some point. Instead encourage the kids to make homemade decorations that you can save for next year! Remember to date them!
As the days start getting shorter and temperatures start dropping, here are a few green-tech energy-saving tips to help you green your season.
1. Knowing how and where your home leaks heat and wastes energy is the first step towards fixing it. A home energy audit should be first on your list to do this fall if you haven’t had one in the past couple years. If you qualify, you might be able to have this done free through a contact at Efficiency Vermont. Their number: 888.921.5990.
2. Put a timer on your hot-water heater, especially if you're not home for hours at a time on a regular schedule. There's no need for your hot water heater to keep running 24/7. Turn it off a few hours a day (or a few hours every night) and save. Oh, and if you're going away for a few days, turn your hot-water heater off altogether. It doesn't need to be running while no one is home.
3. Install solar accent lights outside your house. Pretty soon, you'll be coming home from work in the dark. If you’re not already, I do! Why keep an outside lamp on all day for the few minutes you'll need it when you come home. You can pick up nice solar lamps for a few bucks each. Put them around your door or along your driveway, they'll charge up during the day and illuminate your way home after a long day.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, October 28th:
• Not sure about trick or treating this year, especially since Halloween falls on a school night? Middlebury’s Spooktacular on Saturday is a good substitution for the usual candy hunt. For more info, check out the Area Calendar page on www.921wvtk.com!
• Buying new Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations each year adds to the amount of goods that will be tossed out into landfills at some point. Instead encourage the kids to make homemade decorations that you can save for next year! Remember to date them!
As the days start getting shorter and temperatures start dropping, here are a few green-tech energy-saving tips to help you green your season.
1. Knowing how and where your home leaks heat and wastes energy is the first step towards fixing it. A home energy audit should be first on your list to do this fall if you haven’t had one in the past couple years. If you qualify, you might be able to have this done free through a contact at Efficiency Vermont. Their number: 888.921.5990.
2. Put a timer on your hot-water heater, especially if you're not home for hours at a time on a regular schedule. There's no need for your hot water heater to keep running 24/7. Turn it off a few hours a day (or a few hours every night) and save. Oh, and if you're going away for a few days, turn your hot-water heater off altogether. It doesn't need to be running while no one is home.
3. Install solar accent lights outside your house. Pretty soon, you'll be coming home from work in the dark. If you’re not already, I do! Why keep an outside lamp on all day for the few minutes you'll need it when you come home. You can pick up nice solar lamps for a few bucks each. Put them around your door or along your driveway, they'll charge up during the day and illuminate your way home after a long day.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Go Green tips for October 27th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 27th:
• Remember: Halloween shouldn’t bankrupt you! Practice the word “no” in the mirror and then try it out on the kids! They don’t need the latest store bought costume, instead they can use their imaginations and create a costume to be proud of!
• Hoping they’re listening even as they roll their eyes, remind your kids one more time how important it is that they bring home all their candy for your inspection. And then, ask them first before you eat some. After all, you’d ask the same of them!
• Not sure about trick or treating this year, especially since Halloween falls on a school night? Middlebury’s Spooktacular on Saturday is a good substitution for the usual candy hunt. For more info, check out the Area Calendar page on www.921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 27th:
• Remember: Halloween shouldn’t bankrupt you! Practice the word “no” in the mirror and then try it out on the kids! They don’t need the latest store bought costume, instead they can use their imaginations and create a costume to be proud of!
• Hoping they’re listening even as they roll their eyes, remind your kids one more time how important it is that they bring home all their candy for your inspection. And then, ask them first before you eat some. After all, you’d ask the same of them!
• Not sure about trick or treating this year, especially since Halloween falls on a school night? Middlebury’s Spooktacular on Saturday is a good substitution for the usual candy hunt. For more info, check out the Area Calendar page on www.921wvtk.com!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Go Green tips for October 26th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 26th:
• Believe it or not, I’m not a fan of alternatives to candy on Halloween. My parents used to give away boxes of raisins, and bags of peanuts instead of candy. It was incredibly embarrassing, don’t do that to your kids! One year, it was pencils-are you kidding me? It’s just one night a year, buy the candy. Lecture over.
Still wondering what costume to put the kids in this year, or how you’re dressing for the office Halloween party? Here are some ideas that I’ve made use of over the years. Does your child have any camouflage in his or her wardrobe, add some dark makeup to their cheeks and maybe a close cut beard and they could be Chuck Norris. A ninja is super easy to devise if you have a black shirt and pants to start with. Add a black sash and a black hood and begin the terror! Sweat suits are a great place to begin. If your child has a red sweatshirt and pants, you could do a Clifford costume. I did that one year with my son, Mike. I bought some red felt, cut out ears and added it to a head band. We got a ton of compliments on the idea. A yellow sweat suit could be Winnie the Pooh or a white sweatsuit with some added strategic black spots could be Snoopy. Don’t forget to add some black to their nose to make the look complete. A black garbage bag with arms and leg holes becomes a raisin costume. Here’s one of my favorites: make your child or yourself a recycle bin! Get a larger box, paint it blue and add the recycle logo in white. Cut out leg holes in the bottom of the box, so it can be worn. Then attach empty bottles, cans and even balled-up paper to some old clothing using a glue gun. Very clever and everything you need you already have on hand in your own recycling container! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 26th:
• Believe it or not, I’m not a fan of alternatives to candy on Halloween. My parents used to give away boxes of raisins, and bags of peanuts instead of candy. It was incredibly embarrassing, don’t do that to your kids! One year, it was pencils-are you kidding me? It’s just one night a year, buy the candy. Lecture over.
Still wondering what costume to put the kids in this year, or how you’re dressing for the office Halloween party? Here are some ideas that I’ve made use of over the years. Does your child have any camouflage in his or her wardrobe, add some dark makeup to their cheeks and maybe a close cut beard and they could be Chuck Norris. A ninja is super easy to devise if you have a black shirt and pants to start with. Add a black sash and a black hood and begin the terror! Sweat suits are a great place to begin. If your child has a red sweatshirt and pants, you could do a Clifford costume. I did that one year with my son, Mike. I bought some red felt, cut out ears and added it to a head band. We got a ton of compliments on the idea. A yellow sweat suit could be Winnie the Pooh or a white sweatsuit with some added strategic black spots could be Snoopy. Don’t forget to add some black to their nose to make the look complete. A black garbage bag with arms and leg holes becomes a raisin costume. Here’s one of my favorites: make your child or yourself a recycle bin! Get a larger box, paint it blue and add the recycle logo in white. Cut out leg holes in the bottom of the box, so it can be worn. Then attach empty bottles, cans and even balled-up paper to some old clothing using a glue gun. Very clever and everything you need you already have on hand in your own recycling container! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Go Green tips for October 25th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 25th:
• Have you started decorating for Autumn, yet? Encourage the kids to do it for you. Send them out into the yard to pick up branches and leaves to decorate some niches around the house. Bring Fall into your house and let it stay there through November!
• Halloween candy tastes even better when it comes out of a homemade Halloween candy collection bag. Don’t believe me, well the only way to find out is help your child make the bag and then send them on their way to candy collecting! You let me know how it works out!
Tap into the treasures hidden in your closet or attic to pull together a fun, no-cost costume (it won’t take any longer than going to the mall, and will be a heck of a lot cheaper). Use what you have…for example, one year my daughter was Winnie the Pooh, simply because she had a yellow sweat suit that made a perfect base. I added a red t-shirt and a head band with home made bear ears and she made the perfect Pooh! Of course, her little belly sticking out made the picture complete! Trade costumes with friends and family if you don’t want to wear last year’s get-up. Use your imagination but don’t obsess. And yes, I know, first hand, how hard it is to convince your kids to wear someone else’s costumes. The trick is modify the costume and help them make it their own! That angel costume that Sheila down the street gave you for little Susie, refashion it into a fairy costume. A little fabric paint and your there! Need a little something extra? Shop for accessories at rummage sales or resale shops like Neat Repeats and Junebug, both in Middlebury and both carrying gently-used costumes for young children. Junebug features infant and toddler costumes that are just incredibly priced and they’re in brand new condition. Most of the kids who’ve worn them aren’t even on their feet yet! Remember, the point is to have fun, oh and to get as much candy as possible! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 25th:
• Have you started decorating for Autumn, yet? Encourage the kids to do it for you. Send them out into the yard to pick up branches and leaves to decorate some niches around the house. Bring Fall into your house and let it stay there through November!
• Halloween candy tastes even better when it comes out of a homemade Halloween candy collection bag. Don’t believe me, well the only way to find out is help your child make the bag and then send them on their way to candy collecting! You let me know how it works out!
Tap into the treasures hidden in your closet or attic to pull together a fun, no-cost costume (it won’t take any longer than going to the mall, and will be a heck of a lot cheaper). Use what you have…for example, one year my daughter was Winnie the Pooh, simply because she had a yellow sweat suit that made a perfect base. I added a red t-shirt and a head band with home made bear ears and she made the perfect Pooh! Of course, her little belly sticking out made the picture complete! Trade costumes with friends and family if you don’t want to wear last year’s get-up. Use your imagination but don’t obsess. And yes, I know, first hand, how hard it is to convince your kids to wear someone else’s costumes. The trick is modify the costume and help them make it their own! That angel costume that Sheila down the street gave you for little Susie, refashion it into a fairy costume. A little fabric paint and your there! Need a little something extra? Shop for accessories at rummage sales or resale shops like Neat Repeats and Junebug, both in Middlebury and both carrying gently-used costumes for young children. Junebug features infant and toddler costumes that are just incredibly priced and they’re in brand new condition. Most of the kids who’ve worn them aren’t even on their feet yet! Remember, the point is to have fun, oh and to get as much candy as possible! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Go Green tips for October 22nd
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, October 22nd:
• CFL’s last longer and can save 75% more energy than incandescent bulbs! CFL’s rated by Energy Star are tested for efficiency!
• Did you know that most of the energy consumed by dishwashers and washing machines goes to heating water. Washing dishes and clothes in cooler water can help save energy.
Halloween is just little more than a week away and if you were planning on heading out this weekend for costume shopping, remember the thrift and resale shops! They are wonderful sources of cheap and inventive! Think about the brand new, ready made costume at Walmart that you’ll be lucky if it makes it across the street before it falls apart! Instead, spend less and give your kids the chance to put it together themselves! Growing up, I thought for a while that my mother was so mean because she refused to buy new costumes. We had to make a costume out of what we had around the house. What we came up with totally outshined my friends’ plastic smock and mask get-ups every time and she knew they would. One year, I was a gypsy, another year I was a nurse with white hat, homemade stethescope and all. My Mom is the reason I’m a creative adult and I owe her a ton of gratitude for NOT giving in to my whining! By the way, the Middlebury Community Players are selling off a ton of costume pieces this Sunday from 11am to 3pm at their warehouse on Route 7 South. That would be an excellent place to start your Halloween costume search! Maybe I’ll see you there! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, October 22nd:
• CFL’s last longer and can save 75% more energy than incandescent bulbs! CFL’s rated by Energy Star are tested for efficiency!
• Did you know that most of the energy consumed by dishwashers and washing machines goes to heating water. Washing dishes and clothes in cooler water can help save energy.
Halloween is just little more than a week away and if you were planning on heading out this weekend for costume shopping, remember the thrift and resale shops! They are wonderful sources of cheap and inventive! Think about the brand new, ready made costume at Walmart that you’ll be lucky if it makes it across the street before it falls apart! Instead, spend less and give your kids the chance to put it together themselves! Growing up, I thought for a while that my mother was so mean because she refused to buy new costumes. We had to make a costume out of what we had around the house. What we came up with totally outshined my friends’ plastic smock and mask get-ups every time and she knew they would. One year, I was a gypsy, another year I was a nurse with white hat, homemade stethescope and all. My Mom is the reason I’m a creative adult and I owe her a ton of gratitude for NOT giving in to my whining! By the way, the Middlebury Community Players are selling off a ton of costume pieces this Sunday from 11am to 3pm at their warehouse on Route 7 South. That would be an excellent place to start your Halloween costume search! Maybe I’ll see you there! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Go Green tips for October 21st
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, October 21st:
• In my world, B.Y.O.B. means bring your own bags, shopping bags, that is!
• Forget the shopping bag? That’s okay. Just remember to return the plastic bags back to the grocery store so they can recycle them, okay?
I know that as we head into cooler temperatures, you might have already switched gears and are no longer thinking about gardening, but the fact of the matter is that when it gets cooler outside, we need to increase our plants on the inside. Have you every heard of superhero plants? These are certain easy-care greens (English ivy, mums, and peace lilies) that naturally help remove indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. Once we close those windows, the air inside our homes may become somewhat polluted and stale. Keeping green plants indoors helps to keep our air clean and fresh until we can once again air everything out in the Spring. Green inside and out on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, October 21st:
• In my world, B.Y.O.B. means bring your own bags, shopping bags, that is!
• Forget the shopping bag? That’s okay. Just remember to return the plastic bags back to the grocery store so they can recycle them, okay?
I know that as we head into cooler temperatures, you might have already switched gears and are no longer thinking about gardening, but the fact of the matter is that when it gets cooler outside, we need to increase our plants on the inside. Have you every heard of superhero plants? These are certain easy-care greens (English ivy, mums, and peace lilies) that naturally help remove indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. Once we close those windows, the air inside our homes may become somewhat polluted and stale. Keeping green plants indoors helps to keep our air clean and fresh until we can once again air everything out in the Spring. Green inside and out on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Go Green tips for October 20th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 20th:
• Bruce Zeman from the Wake Up Crew recommends not showering to save water. If anything I’m sure that means his underware is green if nothing else!
• Forget the shopping bag? That’s okay. Just remember to return the plastic bags back to the grocery store so they can recycle them, okay?
I love reuse ideas! I’ve received a few recently from listeners that I thought I’d share. Egg cartons: keep them to use as packing materials. They’re perfect to line a box when you’re mailing something fragile! Opened envelopes from bills or whatever: keep them to reuse as grocery lists. I love that one! That old laundry basket that might no longer work for clothes, may be able to do some time in the trunk of your car when you pick up a couple of bags of groceries. Everyone hates when their groceries fly all over the place, put them in the basket for the ride home! My Mom uses her older laundry baskets to store her rags, my Dad mounted the basket to the wall so she doesn’t have to bend over to get a rag out. Isn’t that sweet? Going for the “ah-h-h" factor on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 20th:
• Bruce Zeman from the Wake Up Crew recommends not showering to save water. If anything I’m sure that means his underware is green if nothing else!
• Forget the shopping bag? That’s okay. Just remember to return the plastic bags back to the grocery store so they can recycle them, okay?
I love reuse ideas! I’ve received a few recently from listeners that I thought I’d share. Egg cartons: keep them to use as packing materials. They’re perfect to line a box when you’re mailing something fragile! Opened envelopes from bills or whatever: keep them to reuse as grocery lists. I love that one! That old laundry basket that might no longer work for clothes, may be able to do some time in the trunk of your car when you pick up a couple of bags of groceries. Everyone hates when their groceries fly all over the place, put them in the basket for the ride home! My Mom uses her older laundry baskets to store her rags, my Dad mounted the basket to the wall so she doesn’t have to bend over to get a rag out. Isn’t that sweet? Going for the “ah-h-h" factor on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Go Green tips for October 19th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 19th:
• Switching from traditional incandescent bulbs to fluorescent is the easiest and most cost-efficient fix for saving energy. Make the switch, today!
• Halloween is upon us before we know it, take time to talk with the kids about how important it is to wait to eat their candy until they get home. Number one for you to check through and make sure the candy is safe and also to avoid leaving any candy wrappers behind for your neighbors to find!
Talking Halloween, again! Any holiday that advocates free all-you-can-eat candy is all right by me! This weekend, there may be a couple chances at low-cost costumes for the kids or even adults for your Halloween festivities! The Middlebury Community Players are hosting a "Just in Time for Halloween Costume Blow Out Sale" on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. This is the perfect opportunity to get some awesome vintage pieces to construct the perfect Halloween costume! Vintage hats, accessories, jeans, coats and shoes in all sizes, kids and adult. I’ve been in their warehouse, we’re talking a treasure trove of stuff! Where are they? Their warehouse is on Route 7S opposite Foster Motors -- Look for Balloons and Signs! They want to make sure you see it! All proceeds will benefit Middlebury Community Players Scholarship Fund. It’s cash only, so plan ahead! Saving money and going vintage on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 19th:
• Switching from traditional incandescent bulbs to fluorescent is the easiest and most cost-efficient fix for saving energy. Make the switch, today!
• Halloween is upon us before we know it, take time to talk with the kids about how important it is to wait to eat their candy until they get home. Number one for you to check through and make sure the candy is safe and also to avoid leaving any candy wrappers behind for your neighbors to find!
Talking Halloween, again! Any holiday that advocates free all-you-can-eat candy is all right by me! This weekend, there may be a couple chances at low-cost costumes for the kids or even adults for your Halloween festivities! The Middlebury Community Players are hosting a "Just in Time for Halloween Costume Blow Out Sale" on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. This is the perfect opportunity to get some awesome vintage pieces to construct the perfect Halloween costume! Vintage hats, accessories, jeans, coats and shoes in all sizes, kids and adult. I’ve been in their warehouse, we’re talking a treasure trove of stuff! Where are they? Their warehouse is on Route 7S opposite Foster Motors -- Look for Balloons and Signs! They want to make sure you see it! All proceeds will benefit Middlebury Community Players Scholarship Fund. It’s cash only, so plan ahead! Saving money and going vintage on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Go Green tips for October 18th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 18th:
• It’s apple time in Addison County, grab a bag of those yummy apples provided by several local farms in our area!
• Halloween is upon us before we know it, take time to talk with the kids about how important it is to wait to eat their candy until they get home. Number one for you to check through and make sure the candy is safe and also to avoid leaving any candy wrappers behind for your neighbors to find!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 18th:
• It’s apple time in Addison County, grab a bag of those yummy apples provided by several local farms in our area!
• Halloween is upon us before we know it, take time to talk with the kids about how important it is to wait to eat their candy until they get home. Number one for you to check through and make sure the candy is safe and also to avoid leaving any candy wrappers behind for your neighbors to find!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Go Green tips for October 11th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 11th:
• Better start thinking about the Halloween costumes before all the good ones are gone! Go thrift shop first when looking for a new get-up for your little ghoul!
• Cool reuse idea with the pending holiday in mind: Make a fun trick-or-treat candy carrier out of an empty cereal box! Cover it with brown paper bag and decorate it to reflect a spooky Halloween mood! Mine is going to say: “Put Chocolate Here!!!!”.
Fall’s the perfect time to start preparing your home for cooler temperatures! According to the Department of Energy, reducing drafts can cut energy usage up to 30%. So inspect doors and windows to ensure that there are no small spaces through which warm air can escape. Rather than crank up the heat, use nontoxic caulking on windows and homemade draft-blockers along the bottoms of doors. Super-easy to make, by the way. Create a long tube out of an old sweather or pair of jeans you no longer wear. Fill it with something weighted, like sand. Of course, you’ll need to put that sand in a bag first, before putting in your cloth tube. Next step, sew it up and it’s ready to go. My friend painted hers to look like big logs, pretty cool looking and functional! Another acquaintance of mine, has several that are holiday specific. That’s a bit much for me, but each to their own! In the end, it’s all about resource preservation, and keeping the warm in and the cold out! It's the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 11th:
• Better start thinking about the Halloween costumes before all the good ones are gone! Go thrift shop first when looking for a new get-up for your little ghoul!
• Cool reuse idea with the pending holiday in mind: Make a fun trick-or-treat candy carrier out of an empty cereal box! Cover it with brown paper bag and decorate it to reflect a spooky Halloween mood! Mine is going to say: “Put Chocolate Here!!!!”.
Fall’s the perfect time to start preparing your home for cooler temperatures! According to the Department of Energy, reducing drafts can cut energy usage up to 30%. So inspect doors and windows to ensure that there are no small spaces through which warm air can escape. Rather than crank up the heat, use nontoxic caulking on windows and homemade draft-blockers along the bottoms of doors. Super-easy to make, by the way. Create a long tube out of an old sweather or pair of jeans you no longer wear. Fill it with something weighted, like sand. Of course, you’ll need to put that sand in a bag first, before putting in your cloth tube. Next step, sew it up and it’s ready to go. My friend painted hers to look like big logs, pretty cool looking and functional! Another acquaintance of mine, has several that are holiday specific. That’s a bit much for me, but each to their own! In the end, it’s all about resource preservation, and keeping the warm in and the cold out! It's the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Go Green tips for October 6th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 6th:
• Thinking about Halloween costumes for the kids already? I know I am. Neat Repeats thrift shop in Middlebury has a super selection of spooky looks for little ones and on a budget! Check out your local resale shop first before you buy new!
• We have friends who have their sprinklers on a timer to turn on automatically two times a week. If you also have this technology, make sure to pay attention to the weather report. Rain today means no sprinklers needed tomorrow!
A super way to clean out your kid’s closet and add to it at the same time is a clothing swap. Plan a party with some friends, work or church buddies, bring your kid’s castoffs and swap around the duds. This is a great time to do it because Halloween is nearly upon us and your friends may have a costume or two to share! Oh, and while I’m at it, there’s a clothing swap planned this Saturday, from 9 to 11am at the Congregational Church of Middlebury in their Fellowship Hall. They encourage everyone to come on out to donate their child’s outgrown clothing and gear, then swap for the next size up! And again, all are welcome, even if you don’t have donations to swap. They’ll have children’s clothing, outerwear, accessories and shoes, age’s newborn through junior high. They do still need donations, though. The drop-off time was today between 5 and 6pm, but if you’d like to contribute, call them tomorrow and I’m sure they’ll be happy to take whatever you have! Reduce, reuse, refashion! It's the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, October 6th:
• Thinking about Halloween costumes for the kids already? I know I am. Neat Repeats thrift shop in Middlebury has a super selection of spooky looks for little ones and on a budget! Check out your local resale shop first before you buy new!
• We have friends who have their sprinklers on a timer to turn on automatically two times a week. If you also have this technology, make sure to pay attention to the weather report. Rain today means no sprinklers needed tomorrow!
A super way to clean out your kid’s closet and add to it at the same time is a clothing swap. Plan a party with some friends, work or church buddies, bring your kid’s castoffs and swap around the duds. This is a great time to do it because Halloween is nearly upon us and your friends may have a costume or two to share! Oh, and while I’m at it, there’s a clothing swap planned this Saturday, from 9 to 11am at the Congregational Church of Middlebury in their Fellowship Hall. They encourage everyone to come on out to donate their child’s outgrown clothing and gear, then swap for the next size up! And again, all are welcome, even if you don’t have donations to swap. They’ll have children’s clothing, outerwear, accessories and shoes, age’s newborn through junior high. They do still need donations, though. The drop-off time was today between 5 and 6pm, but if you’d like to contribute, call them tomorrow and I’m sure they’ll be happy to take whatever you have! Reduce, reuse, refashion! It's the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Go Green tips for October 5th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 5th:
• Don’t forget, tomorrow, October 6th is National Walk to School Day! If that’s a possibility for you and your kids, the town of Middlebury for one is planning on pulling out all the stops, look for "Way to Go" volunteers wearing gold sashes at key downtown and Route 7 locations and certain crosswalks toward the Middlebury Schools.
• Peak leaf season means getting out with the family to check out the colors. Don’t get in the car, though, hop on the bike or tie on those sneakers and see those colors up close and personal instead of through a car window!
Still talking about Walk to School Day tomorrow, it’s all about making our community more walkable! You’ll find all sorts of volunteers on hand in Middlebury and they will be handing out surveys that can let our Town Officials know what you think of your route! Are they kid friendly? Are they safe? If you’re not there to hold their hand, and they’re old enough, are you comfortable with your kids traversing the route without you? Tomorrow, if you can, get out and walk your kids to school for Walk to School Day.
Speaking of walking, don’t forget that on October 17, I will all about it with my team the WVTK Addison County Striders and we’ll be taking part in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a non competitive Five mile walk to fight breast cancer. We’re out to raise two thousand dollars for the American Cancer Society! If you’d like to join us on October 17th or if you’d like to donate towards our team’s goal, please visit www.921wvtk.com. We’re high steppin’ with a cause on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, October 5th:
• Don’t forget, tomorrow, October 6th is National Walk to School Day! If that’s a possibility for you and your kids, the town of Middlebury for one is planning on pulling out all the stops, look for "Way to Go" volunteers wearing gold sashes at key downtown and Route 7 locations and certain crosswalks toward the Middlebury Schools.
• Peak leaf season means getting out with the family to check out the colors. Don’t get in the car, though, hop on the bike or tie on those sneakers and see those colors up close and personal instead of through a car window!
Still talking about Walk to School Day tomorrow, it’s all about making our community more walkable! You’ll find all sorts of volunteers on hand in Middlebury and they will be handing out surveys that can let our Town Officials know what you think of your route! Are they kid friendly? Are they safe? If you’re not there to hold their hand, and they’re old enough, are you comfortable with your kids traversing the route without you? Tomorrow, if you can, get out and walk your kids to school for Walk to School Day.
Speaking of walking, don’t forget that on October 17, I will all about it with my team the WVTK Addison County Striders and we’ll be taking part in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a non competitive Five mile walk to fight breast cancer. We’re out to raise two thousand dollars for the American Cancer Society! If you’d like to join us on October 17th or if you’d like to donate towards our team’s goal, please visit www.921wvtk.com. We’re high steppin’ with a cause on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Go Green tips for October 4th
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 4th:
• Wednesday, October is national walk to school day! If that’s a possibility for you and your kids, the town of Middlebury for one is planning on pulling out all the stops, we’ll talk more about that later in the show.
• Fall's the perfect time to start preparing your home for cooler temperatures. According to the Department of Energy, reducing drafts can cut energy usage up to 30%. So inspect doors and windows and get out the caulk!
Wednesday, October 6th is National Walk to School Day. A little background: In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s lead. By the year 2002, children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states joined nearly 3 million walkers around the world to celebrate the second annual International Walk to School Day. The reasons for walking grew just as quickly as the event itself. The Goal: To make our communities more safe and walkable.
So, Addison County, why not get with the program? In Middlebury, for example, walkers will be met by Middlebury Energy Committee "Way to Go" volunteers wearing gold sashes at key downtown and Route 7 locations and certain crosswalks toward the Middlebury Schools. Volunteers will also distribute a survey to provide feedback to town officials on how walker friendly our routes are. Surveys will also be available at Ilsley Library and Town Office where they can be returned. Please take the survey and tell them that Route Seven throughout Middlebury needs new sidewalks. The existing walks are in horrible shape, nearly impossible in some areas for wheelchair accessibility, not to mention how dangerous a trip and fall would be for an elderly resident, or young child. I’ll be walking my son to school that morning, pushing his wheelchair and dealing with those sidewalks, you bet I’ll be grabbing a survey! Walk with us and use this opportunity to help our communities become more walkable! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, October 4th:
• Wednesday, October is national walk to school day! If that’s a possibility for you and your kids, the town of Middlebury for one is planning on pulling out all the stops, we’ll talk more about that later in the show.
• Fall's the perfect time to start preparing your home for cooler temperatures. According to the Department of Energy, reducing drafts can cut energy usage up to 30%. So inspect doors and windows and get out the caulk!
Wednesday, October 6th is National Walk to School Day. A little background: In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s lead. By the year 2002, children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states joined nearly 3 million walkers around the world to celebrate the second annual International Walk to School Day. The reasons for walking grew just as quickly as the event itself. The Goal: To make our communities more safe and walkable.
So, Addison County, why not get with the program? In Middlebury, for example, walkers will be met by Middlebury Energy Committee "Way to Go" volunteers wearing gold sashes at key downtown and Route 7 locations and certain crosswalks toward the Middlebury Schools. Volunteers will also distribute a survey to provide feedback to town officials on how walker friendly our routes are. Surveys will also be available at Ilsley Library and Town Office where they can be returned. Please take the survey and tell them that Route Seven throughout Middlebury needs new sidewalks. The existing walks are in horrible shape, nearly impossible in some areas for wheelchair accessibility, not to mention how dangerous a trip and fall would be for an elderly resident, or young child. I’ll be walking my son to school that morning, pushing his wheelchair and dealing with those sidewalks, you bet I’ll be grabbing a survey! Walk with us and use this opportunity to help our communities become more walkable! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green tips for October 1st
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, October 1st:
• So, how many shopping bags do you own now? I’m up to thirty three! I know, some collect stamps, I gather bags.
• Doing dishes by hand? Turn that water off until you’re ready to rinse a bunch of dishes at a time. That’s what that second sink is for, pile up the soapy ones and then rinse them all together!
Less than one percent of Earth's water is available to feed, bathe, hydrate, and sustain nearly 7 billion people and millions of other species. Now if ever was a reason to conserve water, THAT would be it! What easy changes can you make to help save this valuable resource and set the best green example for your kids?
• Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Because you’re saving hot water, you’ll also reduce your energy bill. They’re not expensive, check ‘em out at your local hardware store!
• Fix leaky faucets. All those wasted drops add up—sometimes to 10-25 gallons a day.
• Eat a bit less meat, especially beef. A typical hamburger can take 630 gallons of water to produce.
• Know the source of your drinking water—the river, lake, or aquifer that supplies your home. Once you know it, share it with you kids. It’ll help drive home the idea of water preservation.
If each of us learned how to conserve just a little more water, it could add up to big savings. My dad always told me that if I watch my pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves, I’d like to think it works the same way with other valuable things, as well.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, October 1st:
• So, how many shopping bags do you own now? I’m up to thirty three! I know, some collect stamps, I gather bags.
• Doing dishes by hand? Turn that water off until you’re ready to rinse a bunch of dishes at a time. That’s what that second sink is for, pile up the soapy ones and then rinse them all together!
Less than one percent of Earth's water is available to feed, bathe, hydrate, and sustain nearly 7 billion people and millions of other species. Now if ever was a reason to conserve water, THAT would be it! What easy changes can you make to help save this valuable resource and set the best green example for your kids?
• Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Because you’re saving hot water, you’ll also reduce your energy bill. They’re not expensive, check ‘em out at your local hardware store!
• Fix leaky faucets. All those wasted drops add up—sometimes to 10-25 gallons a day.
• Eat a bit less meat, especially beef. A typical hamburger can take 630 gallons of water to produce.
• Know the source of your drinking water—the river, lake, or aquifer that supplies your home. Once you know it, share it with you kids. It’ll help drive home the idea of water preservation.
If each of us learned how to conserve just a little more water, it could add up to big savings. My dad always told me that if I watch my pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves, I’d like to think it works the same way with other valuable things, as well.
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