Grassroots Books in Reno!

I read. A lot. And it tends to get really expensive and more UBS (used book stores) go out of business all the time. Since I'm always lamenting not having a convenient UBS, I was told about a new place in Reno called Grassroots Books. Then I see an article about them in my Neighborhoods paper I receive in the mail. I figure this is a sign I should help pass their info along.

They also carry some new books, DVDs and more. You can check them out at their website and they link their inventory sold via Amazon. Best part? They have 'simple prices' which is their way of standardizing the prices for convenience. Hardbacks are $2.99 and Paperbacks are $1.99. I'm used to UBS' charging half of the list price printed on the book and then pricing would become more confusing from there so this is a great idea.

I wish the owners all the success in the world!

All the Dirt on Gardening: Earth Day Is an Opportunity for Each Person to Make One Change to Help Mother Earth

All the Dirt on Gardening: Earth Day Is an Opportunity for Each Person to Make One Change to Help Mother Earth

I recently discovered the ladies over at All the Dirt on Gardening and have come to appreciate all of their posts. I recommend reading them if you garden, or are interested in starting!

This post is a must read. They have info to improve gardening habits to recycle/reduce/reuse. Excellent book recommentations if you have been looking!

Switch Your Home to Solar Power

Department of Interior on Wind Power

Today in Atlantic City, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, speaks on the value of wind power on the East Coast. “Yes, we can build a clean energy future,” Salazar told the summit, “but it will require American energy, American ingenuity and American courage to tackle our dependence on foreign oil and the growing perils of climate change.” Read more here.


We definitely need more exploration into this technology. Currently, it takes alot of windmills to provide a modest amount of power. But once upon a time, we couldn't imagine having powerful personal computers in our homes. Increases in technology happen by leaps and bounds when there is a desirability fueling it's demand. With more research into the productivity and possibilities for a low cost source of energy happening, we are definitely heading towards a Greener tomorrow.

Obviously, I'm a fan of windpower. I see it as a major competitor for energy supply in the future. Unless the world ends, we will always have wind.

So let's build it, the wind will come!

Shopping Made a Little Bit Easier!

After 100 years of the Seal of Approval, Good Housekeeping is keeping up with the times by adding a new seal. The Green Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

Good Housekeeping has been a trusted source of testing products, so it is good to see them using their resources to help the consumer figure out what is true in this current trend of 'green products'. I've been overwhelmed by the green marketing efforts companies have made, and I figured many other people have been too. This comes as a relief for those busy people who really don't have the time to research their options before making purchases. When you see the seal on a product, you know it has been independently studied to meet their stringent criteria.

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