Dec
15
2008

This is the top of my list of gadget that I neither need nor have space for, but want anyway, of course!
The new AeroGarden SpaceSaver 6 Elite is a 6-pod garden that features high-efficiency lighting and quiet, low maintenance advanced growing system and a 24-hour light cycle for faster growth.
It’s on sale for $149.95 here. Or you can [...]
May
30
2008

Now that it’s warming up, it’s time for some frozen treats that are easy to make and good for you, too.
Equipment You’ll Need
Blender
Popsicle mold
The rule of thumb is to use 3 to 4 cups of cubed/chunked fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup of fruit juice (fresh or frozen concentrate).
The combinations are endless:
Fresh strawberries with [...]
Apr
29
2008

You’ve heard it before but I’m going to say it again–eat your breakfast!
It’s the most important meal of the day, as it “breaks the fast” and it also gives you fuel to get moving and face the day.
If you’re short on time, I have just the trick–a smoothie. You don’t even have to shell out [...]
Apr
17
2008

Because your refrigerator/freezer is always running, it’s important that you’re using it efficiently. In most households, the refrigerator is the single biggest energy consuming kitchen appliance.
If you replace a refrigerator bought in 1990 with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model, you would save enough energy to light your (average-sized) household for nearly four months.
According to the [...]