Modern life can be overwhelming and stressful. We live in a world of processed food, social media, climate change, and air pollution. All things considered, it’s not surprising that our bodies and minds feel overworked and in need of a reboot. So, instead of sticking to just one New Year’s Resolution this January, how about making twelve? It may sound daunting, but by tackling just one of these resolutions every month, you could completely detox your life in 2018. Here are some ideas to get … [Read more...]
How to Increase the Profits of Your Greenhouse Business
Operating your own business is something that is challenging in the best of times. There is always that struggle of how to increase your profit margins, grow your customer base, offer products that stands out from the competition, and of course never sacrifice on quality. If you happen to be operating a greenhouse business then you’ve also got natural challenges to contend with on top of all the regular pitfalls businesses can face. So how can you as a greenhouse business increase your … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Running Errands in a More Eco-Friendly Manner
We all have our long list of errands that include the post office, grocery store, pharmacy or the bank, to name a few. Driving around town, purchasing packaged items and buying from big box stores could have a significant impact on the environment. Here are four tips to run your errands in a more eco-friendly way. Eco-Friendly Transportation When re-evaluating how you run your errands, choosing an eco-friendly mode of transportation will have the biggest impact on reducing your … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree, ‘to be real or not to be’ – that is the question?
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, ideally an evergreen conifer such as pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by [candle]s, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights … [Read more...]