Five Ways to be a Little Greener

Have you ever wondered, "How much of a difference can just one person make?" The answer is more than you might think. Whatever your cause, when YOU strive to make things better, it's not just YOUR life that is being affected. You, in turn, affect everything you touch.

1. Remember the three R's. Reduce, reuse, recycle. I keep used paper for my daughter to draw on the back before it gets recycled. It helps my wallet, too!

2. Use reusable shopping bags. Some stores give you discounts/rewards points for doing this and they are great for more than just grocery bags.

3. Watch your water usage. Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth. Do you really need that much water pressure in the shower/at the sink? Some people turn the water off while soaping up.

4. Use less energy. Turn off lights and electronics when not in that room. Read up on "vampire electronics." http://articles.cnn.com/2006-12-12/us/vampire.electronics_1_vampire-electronics-electric-toothbrushes-three-watts?_s=PM:US

5. Buy local and organic, if you can. Not only are you helping the environment, but you are also keeping toxic chemicals out of your body. FYI-those strawberries we've all eaten last summer are covered in pesticides!

And remember...a little green always helps!