It’s almost time for the Super Bowl as you know, and many of you are likely already preparing for it.  What is your plan for that day? As you watch the Patriots take on the Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, remember that just because you’re not watching the game live (or are you?), doesn’t mean you can’t have a rockin’ party here in... [Read more...]

When you were little, were you the type of kid with pets that just never seemed to live very long? Animals are hard to take care of, plants shouldn't be. That's why we've compiled a list of hard-to-kill plants, perfect for your Rosemont apartment. The cast-iron plant can tolerate ridiculously cold temperatures and very low levels of light. After all, it... [Read more...]

Many people are picketing BP gas stations with the intention of hurting the oil companies deep pockets.  Even artists and rock groups are joining the boycott bandwagon.  There's even a Facebook group that aims to organize a nationwide boycott of the brand - all to voice the public's discontent with the way BP has managed the disastrous oil leak... [Read more...]

Wasting water is an easy way to watch your money go down to drain. But there are several ways to fix this. First off, take a minute and listen for the soft, "drip... drip," sound coming from your sinks or shower. The NRDC estimates that leaky faucets wastes about 3,000 gallons of water a year. The organization recommends checking for a leaking toilet by... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Zucchini Yogurt Multigrain Muffins.  If you... [Read more...]

Alright Rosemont, this coming weekend is one of those weekends that make you love Atlanta. For the next few days, no one in the metro-Atlanta area can use the excuse that they couldn’t find anything fun to do. Music: check. Arts: check. Sports: check. Food, beer and wine: check. Outdoors: check. Traffic: check (hey, everything comes at a cost). It’s all here... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out this easy Do it Yourself recipe courtesy of The Daily Green… Lemon Egg-White Mask Juice from 1/2 a lemon (strained) 1 egg white Beat together the egg white and lemon juice for 3 minutes.  Apply directly to your face, avoiding the eyes.  Leave on for 30 minutes.  Rinse off with warm water.  Makes 1 application. Fogelman Management... [Read more...]

Are you wanting to throw a greener Super Bowl party this year? One of the great things about having a green Super Bowl party to watch the Saints and the Colts is that it will save you money. Yes, of course it will help with the environment as well. Avoid using plastic cups and paper plates. Also, you don't have to over prepare your menu. Keep things simple like... [Read more...]

Do you wear glasses? Well, there aren’t that many fashionable eyeglasses out there for us “go green” minded individuals. Things are changing though. You should check out ICU Eyewear to see how they are changing how people look at green eyewear. Click here to see how companies like ICU Eyewear are making environmentally friendly practices easier to see. Read More →