Go Green Tips for November 23rd

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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, November 23rd:

• Shopping during the holidays? Try shopping local and keep your resources with your community!
• Driving to family destinations for the annual gorging of the Thanksgiving holiday? That way the only gas expended will be a result of Aunt Mary’s stuffing. I did not just say that!

We all go a little crazy with the housecleaning when we’re anticipating a crowd of guests in our home. I’ve gotten a reputation for that in my house. I start a cleaning frenzy and my daughter asks me,”Who’s coming?”. I'd be insulted by that, but we do get a bunch of visitors, so I'm always cleaning. Try to keep in mind that using certain household cleaners can greatly increase the air pollution in your house or apartment, making the air you breathe irritating and even unsafe for your family and guests. Unless, of course, helping them find a reason to leave early is truly your purpose. Seriously, consider using safe, non-toxic cleaning methods and products. Make sure to also properly ventilate with fans and open windows if it’s not too cold outside. And then, when considering the menu, try to center it around local cuisine. Visit the coop and buy fresh! Oh and serve it on real dishes and save the paper products for the kids’ birthday parties! Celebrating a greener holiday on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!