Voluntary Simplicity

Eco-Tip Tuesday: Get Caught Holding the Bag

I just got back from visiting my hometown of Washington, D.C., which recently passed a bag tax wherein retailers citywide charge $.05 for each plastic or paper shopping bag you require. More and more cities are passing similar legislation against disposable shopping bags, particularly because it is increasingly common for U.S. seashores and riverbanks to [...]

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Firm Decisions for 2010…

“People are so worried about what they consume between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they consume between the New Year and Christmas.” —Unknown

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Radical Simplicity

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction.” —Albert Einstein When the continuous operation of a system relies on a long and complex chain of crucial suppliers and resources, all running smoothly, that’s pretty much a textbook example [...]

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May We Give Thanks…

Happy Thanksgiving from the Small Footprint Family to yours! —Dawn, Ivan and Babyzilla

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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

With all the headlines about the H1N1 flu and the excitement over the vaccine, you would think that there is nothing you can do except get your shot and pray not to get sick this year. Nothing could be further from the truth. Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious, your [...]

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Recipes for a Green Clean

In these financially challenging times, being green means saving money too! These effective, non-toxic homemade cleaners cost just a few dollars to make.

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