What’s on Betty’s Bookshelf?

August 28, 2011

Starting off the Sunday slow with some great reads, so I thought I’d share! I feel remiss that some of these are still on the shelf, but hey, I need to give myself a break. Starting a non-profit, or any ground-up endeavor for that matter, as well as being a single-mother of two active boys […]

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Fridge and Freezer Tips from Betty

August 4, 2011

A greener coolRead this Abode article here or on Cville Weekly’s website… What is the one appliance in your home that is on ALL the time, and yet is absolutely essential even for the carbon tiptoers? Your refrigerator/freezer. This month Betty helps you reduce costs on the biggest loser in your kitchen. First, if your […]

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Betty’s Top 5 Beach-Inspired Tips for a Greener Summer

July 1, 2011

Summer time and I’m blogging to you from the beach today. Seeing people with mounds of plastic water bottles, smelling charcoal briquettes, and picking up litter from fireworks left on the beach inspired this blog topic which I shared with you on 106 the Corner this morning… 1- Can charcoal grilling be greener?? There actually […]

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Cooling off in the summer… less is more

June 8, 2011

Find this article at C-ville Weekly newsstands, online, or right here! Who doesn’t remember splashing in a sky-blue plastic wading pool, flopping onto a vinyl yellow slip n’ slide, or running through the sprinklers? Nothing beats the hot summer sun like the cold splash of water. But can we have fun without all the plastic […]

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Houseplant helpers

May 5, 2011

Find this article in Cville Weekly’s Abode What do draperies, traditionally dry-cleaned clothing, men’s aftershave, and flooring materials potentially have in common? They could be off-gassing formaldehyde, terpene, and other chemicals into your home. One solution? Let beautiful houseplants do the purifying work for you through their natural process of breathing oxygen into the air. […]

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Great Consignment Sale!!

April 29, 2011

THIS IN FROM A LOYAL BETTER WORLD BETTY-IST Hi lovelies, the first is my favorite consignment sale: “Divine Consign.” i am one of many consigners who together are selling nearly 13,000 items. you can find ladies clothing, housewares, books, and great gifts for few dollars. if you wear a size 7 or 7 1/2 shoe, […]

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EARTH DAY 2011

April 27, 2011

It’s hard to believe another Earth Day has come and gone! Here are some of the Highlights from the Betty booth… 32 young people “planted” their seed of intention in edible dirt (above picture – I’m handing the dirt to a surprised little guy!): they wrote one thing they would do for the Earth in […]

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Like a green neighbor, Betty is there…

April 6, 2011

Our ability to think creatively is essential for these personally and planetarily challenging times. This month Betty has inventive ideas for saving money and resources, including gas. Beyond the clothing swap Bring some clothes to the party, take some home. Easy and fun, right? Why not try a book swap, a DVD swap, a CD […]

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SLOW is the (green) way to go…

March 16, 2011

OK. It’s been a while since I got real and shared a green confession. But here goes. My biggest hurdle to sticking with my e-conscious way of living is the speed at which I go through life. And I’m not just talking about the fact that it pains me to go 55-60 miles per hour […]

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Charge it! With Betty’s help…

March 7, 2011

Charging ahead Whether you have one in your watch, cell phone, wall clock or TV remote, a collection of batteries of all shapes and sizes is at work in your home.This month Betty provides the 411 on battery use and disposal. The average American throws away eight household batteries per year, which some say is […]

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