Category: Environment

CALIFORNIA NEWS AND NOTES

Sell Your Home With A Lot Less Stress (NAPSI)—Every year more than 5 million homes change hands in America, almost 75,000 of those are in the greater Los Angeles area. For most people, that can be pretty daunting—but it doesn’t have to be.  The Problem  Selling a home is often cited as one of the Read More …

YOUR YARD

Backyarding Trends in 2022: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts Americans Will Continue to Expand Outdoor Living (NAPSI)—“Backyarding”—the trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic —is here to stay and will continue to expand in 2022, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and Read More …

MAKING LIFE MORE FUN

2022 Set To Be A Big Year For Kate And William (NAPSI)—In the midst of a pandemic, family drama and the passing of Prince Phillip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shining examples of grace and optimism over the last couple of years. Picking up the pace of their Royal engagements, the couple has Read More …

PARTY PLANNING TIPS

Hints For A Happy Holiday Get-together (NAPSAI)—After the last year or so, many people are anxious to get back into the social swing. To help, here are 6 entertaining ideas that can mean more fun for you and your friends: How To Have A Great Party 1.Think about your guest list: You want people who are Read More …

HEALTH MATTERS

New Invention May Reduce The Need For Masks (NAPSI)—A new approach to indoor ventilation has been developed that can significantly decrease the risk of COVID and influenza outbreaks in schools, offices and other indoor environments, and even speed a reduction in mask wear. The innovative invention captures and cleans individuals’ breaths within seconds, before potential Read More …

THANKSGIVING IDEAS

Tips To Reduce Food Waste At Thanksgiving by Dr. Jean Buzby (NAPSI)—Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food—that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. At holiday or any time, it’s a good idea to think about how you can keep household food waste in check. Thanksgiving may be different this Read More …

FOOD NEWS AND NOTES

How To Reduce Food Waste At Home by Dr. Jean Buzby  (NAPSI)—Here’s a cool idea: A clean, well-organized refrigerator can help your family prevent food waste.  Three Ways To Fight Food Waste 1.Know and, if necessary, reorganize your fridge and pantry. Keep your refrigerator and pantry clean and organized so you can see what needs to Read More …

POINTERS FOR PARENTS

Easy Tips To Reduce Food Waste In Your Child’s Lunch Box by Jean Buzby  (NAPSI)—It’s estimated that a family of four spends, on average, $1,500 a year on food that goes uneaten—but you can help save food and money and improve your kids’ health.  As kids go back to school, these six easy tips can Read More …

YOUR YARD

Calling All Backyarders: Fall Is Your Time (NAPSI)—Backyarding, the trend to move many indoor activities outdoors, is now a permanent way of life. During the pandemic, learning to work, entertain, vacation, work out and more right in one’s own backyard, became a necessity—and people are learning it’s often a better way to live. According to Read More …

PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

Clean Your Clothes—And The Planet (NAPSI)—For many families, the cooling weather means a return to routines: work, school, sports practice, meal prep and household chores.  Busy parents have a lot on their plate getting families organized and in sync for the school year. Topping it off, this year demands extra precautions, which may mean more Read More …