With the temperatures dipping lower and lower, you may be tempted to combat them by cranking up your thermostat. Before you do that, check out these tips for staying warm in the winter while also being green, saving energy and not to mention money. Lower your thermostat and put on an extra pair of socks and another sweater. By lowering your thermostat... [Read more...]

There are so many reasons to shop at Been-Around Records & CDs this holiday season. First, this establishment is a small, locally-owned business and when you shop at places like this, you are stimulating the local economy. With the holidays coming up, the more you shop local, the more of a service you are doing to your community. Furthermore, Small Business... [Read more...]

In today's environmentally-conscious climate, it's important to remember that if everyone does their part, we can make the world a better place to live now and for future generations. Furthermore, with America Recycles Day coming up on November 15, there's never been a better time than now to go green. If you're looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint... [Read more...]

The Farmer's Market in Little Rock's downtown River Market District wants YOU to lead a more healthier lifestyle.  How are they going to influence how you eat?  By launching a new farm-fresh Garden Gourmet Second Saturday chef series, focused on connecting local growers, chefs and food artisans with those who crave their cuisine. The purpose of the Garden... [Read more...]

Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, along the Arkansas River, the River Market is home to one of my favorite places to shop and visit…the farmer’s market! The Market is filled with farm-fresh produce straight from the backs of the trucks. From 7am until 3pm every Tuesday and Saturday, May - October, you will find bargains on fresh Arkansas... [Read more...]

In 2010, over 125 countries and more than 90,000,000 Americans participated in Earth Hour as they shut off their lights in support of the global initiative.   This year, Earth Hour is projected to be the largest yet! Those left in the dark about Earth Hour (pun intended), it is a global event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that asks... [Read more...]

Last week we covered how to make a positive impact on the local Little Rock, AR environment.  Today, we'd like to take it a step further and give our apartment residents a few more tips on being 'greener.'  These tips come complimentary from Fogelman Management Group. In response to the growing concerns about climate change, also referred to as global warming,... [Read more...]

The phrase, “It’s the little things that count,” is the perfect tagline to sum up every person’s responsibility to this earth.  Take note of the small things you do on a daily basis and try to change them in a way that creates less of an eco-impact.  Whether you live in a 2 bedroom apartment in Little Rock, AR or a 10 room mansion in Los Angeles, your... [Read more...]

A couple Green Tips, courtesy of the EPA... A full bathtub requires about 70 gallons of water, but taking a five-minute shower saves water by using 10 to 25 gallons. Put a little timer or clock near your shower so you can see how fast you are. Save even more water, and money on your water bill, by installing a water-efficient showerhead, or ask your landlord... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]