tips


on the growl.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, the greenest day of them all! If you’re in a pinch (harhar) to throw a party or are actually planning one, consider buying your beer in a growler. What IS a growler, you ask? A growler is a large glass container that carries a half-gallon of liquid. Many pubs and breweries ……

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mix fix.

Okay, Chef Boyargreen, we know you like to bake and cook. Next time sugar cookies call to you, do your energy bill a favor and unplug that electric mixer, get a big spoon, and mix by hand. This ancient method was used for centuries before the birth of the Kitchen Aid era – and people ……

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no more wire hangers!

While most of us will do anything to avoid paying ten bucks to have our socks washed on vacation, sometimes the need to take advantage of hotel laundry is too great.  But have you ever noticed how many bells and whistles come with this service?  Socks and undies arrive in new cardboard boxes stuffed with ……

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pillow talk.

Hey sleepyhead, let’s talk pillows.  We hate to break it to you, but conventional pillows typically contain petroleum chemicals that release VOC’s into the air in your home.  VOC’s are gross enough in wall paint and furniture sealant, but your pillows?!  Fire retardant, no-iron, moisture-resistant pillows aren’t born – they’re made, using lots and lots ……

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special delivery.

It’s Friday afternoon, rush hour is creeping in and your job depends on getting that package from one end of town to the other in a timely manner.  Who you gonna call?  Your local bike courier!  While sometimes fed ex or ups may be necessary for long distance runs, if your goods are local, put ……

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one fish, two fish.

You may have heard that consuming Omega-3 fatty acids is good for your health.  It’s true!  Research has shown that Omega-3 fatty acids decrease risk of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), which can lead to sudden death.  Omega-3 fatty acids also decrease triglyceride levels, slow growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque, and lower blood pressure (slightly). Omega 3 fatty ……

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tag, you’re it.

Here at Green Is Sexy, we like to think that little gestures make a big difference. Then what can be done with those little plastic bread tags that pile up in your drawer?  We discovered that they can be recycled and have seen rulers made from them. See? Little things can add up! If your local ……

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nap time.

There are lots of things you can do for your health that will help you operate your life in a greener way. Take napping for example: just a 15-20 minute lie back per day will allow you to feel more energetic and effective for the rest of your day and evening. That may mean one ……

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table for two.

Going out to eat with a friend? Just know that the average restaurant’s food portion is 60% larger than what you’d typically serve yourself at home. Why not share the joy of eating out with a friend and split an entree? It’s more than likely that you’ll be pleasantly full when you’re through, and your ……

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short cuts.

Long locks got you down?  Think about an update to your look this spring – and cut it off! Not only can you donate your hair to cool charities like Locks of Love, but shorter hair means you’ll be saving in the shampoo, conditioner, and water department each time step in the shower for a ……

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