Whenever I think of green, Kermit the Frog pops into my mind. I'm not sure why this is. AND when I think of Kermit the Frog, his 'It's Not Easy Bein' Green' song begins playing in my mind. Do you remember it? If you're feeling nostalgic now, here's the link to the YouTube video:

It's Not Easy Being Green song

The ending to the song hits me every time...

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why
But, why wonder? (why wonder?)
I'm green and it'll do fine
It's beautiful. And I think it's what I want to be.

We can all aim to be green...in the sense of being happy and proud of who we are.

We can ALSO aim to be green in the more modern meaning of the word... respecting where we live. There are a number of ways we can do this, but in a nutshell, being green is about using our resources without wasting them and being careful not to damage our environment.

Today is Earth Day...and it's the perfect day to 'go green' so to speak...or, at least, to 'go green-er.'

According to the organization, Conserve Energy Future, 'Earth Day brings attention to a large number of issues in requirement of attention, such as pollution of the ocean, debris left over on land, climate change, conservation of the Earth's ecosystems, energy conservation, soil corruption, corrosion, overpopulation, nuclear issues, the depletion of the ozone layer, the depletion of the Earth's natural resources, and the introduction of wastes and toxicants into the wilderness and the seas.'

To us individuals, that probably seems like a pretty tall order. But if each and every person started doing things in a more 'green' manner, we'd ALL be better off for every tomorrow to follow.

Here are 7 ways to 'go green' starting on Earth Day (not counting recycling which most of us are probably already doing) and continuing forward:

1) Before throwing something away, determine if it can be repurposed. If you're not the creative or crafty type, donate it. There's a very good chance someone else can use whatever it is.

2) Wash laundry in cold water. Unless you have a really good reason for washing in warm or hot (super stinky clothes, cloth diapers, a stain that won't come out, someone at home has the flu), wash in cold. It saves energy, you'll save on your electric bill, and your clothes will last longer. Except for a few instances when I needed to wash in hot or warm over the years, my laundry is all cold-wash and it comes perfectly clean and fresh.

3) Turn off lights when you leave the room. Enough said.

4) Go as paperless as possible. Receive and pay your bills online. Don't print more than you have to. Opt for digital newsletters and reports. Doing so helps cut down on deforestation and pollution AND helps cut down on your own paper clutter as well.

5) Next time you buy an appliance, look for an 'Energy Star' label. This indicates that what you're buying meets strict energy efficiency criteria set by the US Environmental Protection Agency or the US Department of Energy. Energy Star appliances use less energy and produce fewer harmful emissions. Plus, as a bonus, they save you money.

6) Fix leaky faucets. Do it yourself or call in a plumber. You may even get a better night's sleep. Nobody wants to hear drip, drip, drip...

7) Make your own household cleaner. Here's one of my favorite recipes for a great-smelling, all-purpose cleaner for the bathroom and kitchen: Put the following in a spray bottle: one part white vinegar, one part water, some lemon rind, and a few rosemary sprigs. Shake. Allow to infuse for five days. That's it! I always have two bottles on hand, so when one is done, the other is ready to go. (Note: I use this for the bathtub, sinks, vinyl floors and such. I don't use it to clean wood.)

Have a very happy earth day...and, like Kermit, 'go green!'

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All people have clutter to some degree. You may have a little. You may have a ton. MOST people are somewhere right in the middle.

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Plus, clutter is sneaky...it doesn't only show up in the pile of shoes you may have in your closet, the overload of toys in the toy room, the boxes of stuff in the basement, or the stuffed-to-the-max drawers and closets in your home. Clutter can actually invade your life in FOUR forms...

1. Physical Clutter
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Easter is my featured theme of the week, and the two quotes on my home page reflect this theme.

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