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Green printing

With the push towards saving the environment, green printing has become a way to help keep our air clean and save our forests. I am really happy about the way people are trying to save the environment now. For years we did not take our stewardship of this planet as seriously as we should have, but that is changing in a big way. More and more companies are taking responsibility for their own carbon foot print and working towards keeping the earth clean for future generations.

I am proud to be a part of a world that is serious about taking care of our planet. Every day we take larger steps to keep the planet clean and I know that the wildlife out there appreciates it.

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What a storm

I have been watching the news and the hurricane that is hitting the north east is going to be a real doozy. There is a cold front down from the arctic as well that will make some of the rain turn to snow. That doesn’t happen often during a hurricane. I feel sorry for all the people who will be without power afterwards. They are going to have problems with the cold weather. I hope my family will keep safe.

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Charity event

The event planning for the Feed the Hungry charity we have here in our little town is well under way. I am on the planning committee with my mother and we have gotten so much done already. Our dinner is the first week of November, just in time for the holiday season when so many people need help. I know that it is a busy time of year for people, but making time to help others is worth it.

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Home energy audit in New Jersey

If you have never had a home energy audit in new jersey, then you might want to get one soon. It helps tremendously with bringing down your energy bill and saves you a lot of money. They will come out and tell you exactly where your problem areas lie and you can even get assistance with home repairs. I had one done not too long ago and it has saved me a ton of money. You would not believe where leaks can occur, allowing your air to escape.

Weather you are heating or cooling, it can be expensive. One of the worst problems is with insulation. You can get insulation grants in NJ as well. Saving money on energy is one of the best ways to keep your bills down. Many people do not know that they can get help with this, and so don’t ever try. Spread the word about the home energy audits, and the grants so that people can take advantage of this and save money too.

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Cob homes

All natural
Cob homes with a living roof.

 

Cob homes are making a revivial from the olden days. Made out of clay, sand, straw, water and earth, they are similar to the adobe style homes of the South West United States. The come back for these types of homes can be directly attributed to the green movement. Building green saves you money and some of the homes are actually built with recyclable materials as well, so save the environment on a larger scale. I believe this is really the way of the future, by going back to the basics.

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BPI Training

My sister is taking these classes to get bpi training certification. There are a lot of places that are trying to become more energy efficient. Some of them require home energy audits before the sale of a home as well as energy companies who want home owners to bring their houses up to bpi standards. Green Training USA is the company she is going through for her certification. I am considering this myself, as the quest to go green intensifies around the globe.

Professionals in this area are becoming more in demand each year. The BPI building envelope for specialist training and certification can be purchased online. You need only find a center near you and begin your classes. It doesn’t take that long as the class is only four hours long, with one full day of on site, hands on training. The fees include your exam fees as well as the sudy guide.

 

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Cats

Oh these kittens are driving me crazy. Two of them are doing really well using the litter box, but the other two are not at all using it. I am really sick of having to pick up little piles from all over the place. I am so happy they are weaned and can now be given away. I have one already that has found a home, but just needs to be picked up.

I think I will take the rest to Walmart and stand out front on Saturday when there are a lot of families coming in and out. People are usually willing to take them when you do that, so it should not be a problem. I will just have to deal with my kids later when they are gone though. They will be a little sad.

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sigh

I would really like for people to start being nice to each other. So many people are just plain mean. There is so much strife and drama in the world. Everyone just cares for themselves and no one else. If we cared more about our fellow man, the world would be a better place to live in. All we can do is hope that people realize what they are doing and make a change, even if it is only one person at a time.

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Looking for a new house.

My best friend Jen is looking for new houses for rent in fayetteville nc. The neighborhood she has been living in for the last nine years has really gone down hill and she wants to get her son in a better neighborhood. Sometimes you have to do what is best for your child, even if it is hard. This is probably not the hardest thing she will do, but she is a single mother, so it isn’t easy either. I hope she finds what she is looking for soon.

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Walmart

Went to Walmart and wanted to get the school lists so I know that the kids are going to need. They were already out of all of them. I cannot believe that. Now I am going to have to go to the schools and pick them up. That is really irritating. Oh well there is nothing for it but to go. I guess I will do that next time I go to do shopping. I will check online and see if they have them posted as well. I might be able to print them out. We shall see.