Monthly Archives: April 2014

HOW LONG UNTIL YOU BURN – What’s Your Skin Type?

People with fair skin are more likely to sunburn than are people with dark skin. That’s because people with darker skin have more melanin, which offers some protection from sunburn but not from UV-induced skin damage. Skin color is determined … Continue reading

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Green Week – Three Things You Can Do To Make A Difference

    Looking to make an impact this Green Week, but aren’t sure what you can do? Below are three great tips on how you can make a difference by changing simple, everyday things. It’s easy and these tips will … Continue reading

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Green Week – It’s In The Bag

  Los Angeles brought in the free plastic bag ban this year which is excellent news. We have been using our own reusable bags for quite a while now. Reusable bags can be bulky to keep with you ‘just in … Continue reading

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A Brilliant Solution Using The Sun – Earth Day

We LOVE the sun! Now this might sound a little odd to those of you who are familiar with my efforts to avoid further sun damage to my pale family. However as part of a remodel we are taking full … Continue reading

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Think Before You Shred

Now that Tax Day is behind us, what better time than the present for a little spring file cleaning both at work and at home. We want to remind you to recycle the folders and documents that you no longer … Continue reading

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A Simple Trick to Save Water, Save $ and Save the Planet

California faces its most severe drought emergency in decades; we are now in our 3rd consecutive year of below-normal rainfall. Governor Jerry Brown has called for Californians to reduce water use by 20 percent voluntarily, and mandatory rationing could be … Continue reading

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First Aid Kit – Must Haves for Hiking

Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the great outdoors, whether you’re a serious trekker or just enjoy a short hike with the kids, it’s always best to be prepared so that if something unexpected happens, you’re ready … Continue reading

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