Why Clog Your Drain?

Long term problems await in the sewer pipe in your home drain when clogged with grease, fats and oils. It is tempting to just pour these items down your drain after cooking, but did you know these types of blockages could in fact result in a sewage backup in your own home, ruining almost everything you own? And the costs to repair and clean this up are not only expensive but also very hazardous to our environment. Like a clogged human artery, your pipes clog just the same with liquefied animal fat and grease. Our streets, parks and waterways could also be affected from an overflow or back up of sewage from these blockages. So please remember the next time you may think to dump your grease down your drain, think about the risk and threat this presents to the environment.

Recycle Your Junk Mail

I know many of us probably recycle all, if not most of the junk mail we receive on a daily basis. But have you ever thought about to just not get it in the first place? This is so easy to do. All it takes is a few simple steps:

A) Go online, write or call these following companies and request them to remove your name from their lists:

1) Direct Mail: Direct Mail Association (DMA) is the largest provider of direct mail lists. The easiest way to contact them is online at www.dmachoice.com. If you choose to by mail, they do charge a $1 fee. Their address is: DMA Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512.
2) Credit Card Offers: No need to provide your Social Security number. They will immediately process your request over the phone. Equifax/Trans Union/ Novus/Experian-1-888-567-8688.
3) Sweepstakes: Publishers Clearinghouse 1-800-645-9242
4) Shopping Flyers: ValPak Coupons-1-800-237-6266. Advo/Valassis-1-888-241-6760 or www.advo.com/consumersupport.html. Harte Hanks Direct Marketing-1-800-422-4116 or www.pennysaverusa.com/mailinglist/.
5) Junk Faxes: Contact the sender of junk faxes. If you are unsuccessful, file a complaint with the Consumer Information Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 or fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/unwantedfaxes.html.

B) For free, remove your name from catalog lists.

1) Visit www.CatalogChoice.org to remove your name from specific catalog lists.
2) Contact the specified catalog and let them know you want your name taken off their list.
3) You can also write a letter and make sure to attach your address label to the letter to make sure your address is removed.

C) Make sure when you purchase catalogs via the phone or online to inform them to NOT sell your name or send promotional materials.

D) Contact your service providers and ask them not to send promotional material to you. Examples of services providers are: insurance, bank and wireless providers. This will not work if you:

1) Write “Return to Sender” or “Refusal” on unsolicited mail and putting it in your mailbox. This will only result in the U.S. Postal Service throwing it away; especially since third class bulk mail will not be forwarded.
2) Also, if you attempt to get the attention of a company by returning your junk mail in an envelope with insufficient postage will not do.

Be patient because removal of your name could take up to a year, but most people start to notice changes in as little as three months!

Living Green And Making money At It

In today’s desperate economy, it is now wise to pair green living and the internet to make money. This is a great idea for those looking for a new way of living and increasing their income. The green living trend affords a rewarding avenue for people to help save the planet and lives by encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
Many companies are becoming more and more green savvy and sell products which protect the environment and our health from harmful chemicals. In general, the world is becoming more aware that our life spans can increase by what we ingest into our bodies, what we project into the air and how we treat our surrounding environments. Utilizing dye and chemical free products, energy conserving equipment, and eating foods with high antioxidant levels are wise ways to live green and longer.
Ultra International provides you a lucrative opportunity to acquire financial freedom through promoting green products, which is very attainable. Their experienced executive team can help you build an abundant financial future. There is over fifty years experience amongst the owners of Ultra combined in business and they are very educated of how to increase knowledge of their new products. While people work under you, you can work from home building your own empire promoting green products. You earn money from your direct sales and those under you! With no volume requirements, bronze, silver, gold and platinum are the four ranks people can join your business through, enabling you to build your business to where you desire it to be. The S.A.T. Bonus, Generational Matching Bonus, Re-Entry Bonus, the Community Overrides, Direct Sales Commissions, the C.A.B. and the P.S.B. Programs are amongst the seven ways to earn a substantial income.
Selling green products at Ultra International earns you 50% in commissions with repeat sales that sell themselves. These commissions are paid weekly with limitless potential. Making money from the green living trend has created a boom in remote offices with more and more people making money. Working from home in 2009 has seen a large growth in the market as well as a large growth in successful home based business careers.

Green Living (household products, personal care products)

Green Living has become so popular in the last couple of years, it has become mainstream. Recycling is not the only eco-friendly practice among many. Homeowners everywhere are going green holistically in the sense of how they heat their homes, the foods eat and whatever it is they can naturally.
Pure Selects products like their laundry and hand soaps makes green living easy. All of their products are dye and chemical free, including SLS or ALS. What makes these products very interesting is that the consumer can spice up their products with enhancers such as extra shine, aloe, botanicals, or fragrances, creating their own unique custom product with these biodegradable formulas, which are stored in recycled containers.
Natural Visions also creates hand crafted soaps for green living. The ingredients are as follows: coconut oil, olive oil, and soybean oil. These green soap artisans have created 18 fragrances, which add flavor to any bathroom.
The best thing about green living is you can live green on the inside as well on the out. Your body benefits from pure products by Natural Visions Mind, Body, and Soul. While still being green, Mind super drink has a 120 minerals and plant derived vitamins which includes the strongest natural antioxidants. It has the power to prevent major diseases and fortifies your body. Enhanced with 120 plant derived vitamins as well as minerals, Mind-the super drink, contains the strongest natural antioxidants. In every once, acai berry, noni berry, pomegranate, grape seed extract, mangosteen, gogi berry, green tea extract, aloe vera, blueberry, muscadine grape, vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6 & B12 as well as the 120 plant derived vitamins and minerals present themselves in this patented glyconutrient enriched aloe vera delivery system.
Natural Visions nutritious Body drink offers the following all natural ingredients: probiotics, fish oil, pure south African Hoodia, digestive enzymes, amino acids, and whey protein isolate blend. With only 8 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fat, the drink is supercharged with 100 vitamins and minerals. This patented formula keeps you full and going and cuts hunger, helping you to not eat as much and so that you are ingesting only the healthiest ingredients with green products that are pure and healthy for you.
Natural Visions Soul contains 11 grasses and grains, 72 plant derived vitamins and minerals, 7 algae and sea weed, 11 fruits and vegetables, 4 enzymes, 4 herbs, 10 probiotics and aloe vera. The recommended dose is four capsules with each meal which gives you10 full servings of vegetables and fruits, the daily recommended allotment.
There is a way to go green for your mind, body and soul and everything you touch. All it takes is some research and some imagination. Not only save the earth, but save your health as well.

Getting Started On Eating Green

For some of us who live for reasonable comfort, it can be quite difficult to go green in the food department. But if you pay attention to what you are currently eating, especially on a daily basis, you just may be eating green and not even know it. And if you look at some of these green foods/recipes out there, they can be very expensive and some of the ingredients are almost impossible to locate. So, to help you get started on thinking about your daily diet and picking out some of the green foods you frequent, I have listed some of mine here:
 Organic juices (any kind)
 Raw nuts
 Raw cocoa (I include this in my daily Body meal replacement)
 Raw veggies
 Water
 Raw salads
 Salt and pepper (keep it simple when cooking…stay away from seasoned salts)
 Herbs (fresh basil and cilantro are my favorites!)
 Olive oil
 Raw fruits (any kind)
 Raw nut/seed butters (almond butter is my favorite!)
I hope this gives you an idea of what could be right under your tongue during your next meal or snack. Good luck!

Healthy Living Is Green Living

Healthy living is green living. It is hard not to be healthier when so many companies are inventing chemical-free formulas and nutrients. Fortunately, because the original goal of green living was to save the planet, it turns out that it is also a case of health preservation and an extension of our lives. The sole purpose of Natural Visions, a company whose sole purpose is to nurture the mind, body and soul has a product line which mimics these three key elements to our total being: Mind, Body, and Soul. A healthy mind is the first key to health. Enhanced with 120 plant derived vitamins as well as minerals, Mind-the super drink, contains the strongest natural antioxidants. In every once, acai berry, noni berry, pomegranate, grape seed extract, mangosteen, gogi berry, green tea extract, aloe vera, blueberry, muscadine grape, vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6 & B12 as well as the 120 plant derived vitamins and minerals present themselves in this patented glyconutrient enriched aloe vera delivery system. In its natural order, the body follows a nourished mind. Free of chemicals, Natural Visions nutritious Body drink offers the following all natural ingredients: probiotics, fish oil, pure south African Hoodia, digestive enzymes, amino acids, and whey protein isolate blend. With only 8 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fat, the drink is supercharged with 100 vitamins and minerals. This patented formula keeps you full and going and cuts hunger, helping you to not eat as much and so that you are ingesting only the healthiest ingredients. Losing weight naturally and safely is the key and Body helps you to do this by replacing harmful chemicals found in other foods with disease fighting fruits and vegetables. Natural Visions Soul is the next step to complete health. It contains 11 grasses and grains, 72 plant derived vitamins and minerals, 7 algae and sea weed, 11 fruits and vegetables, 4 enzymes, 4 herbs, 10 probiotics and aloe vera. The recommended dose is four capsules with each meal which gives you10 full servings of vegetables and fruits, the daily recommended allotment. Living healthy is a lifetime commitment. Feed your mind, body and soul and your life will be well lived. Natural ingredients from the earth bring your body back to its natural balance, the way it was meant to be.

Ultra International's Green Products Review

Ultra International is a 20-year-old wellness company and operates globally in over 30 countries. In 2008 the company opened up some of their product lines for direct network marketers to sell, creating new opportunities for people who have home businesses. Their home care products are marketed under the brand name of Pure Selects.

These home care products are among the safest and the highest quality products in the market. They are virtually free of dyes, fragrances, and chemicals. They are also completely bio-degradable within 30 days. The main products in this category are laundry concentrate, fabric softener, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap and gel.

A key feature of the soaps and detergents, and one that really makes Ultra International stand out from the competition, is that one can customize the scent and feel when ordering. The detergents are compatible with HE washing machines.

The convenience of being able to order cleaners, laundry detergent and regular soap from one place makes it a convenient and eco green living shopping option for consumers.

With all the latest reports in the media about the health hazards of chemical additives in cleaning products, laundry detergent and lotions, consumers need not worry any longer, thanks to Ultra International’s Pure Selects products. You will experience significant savings on products you use every day while being easy on the environment with these green living solutions, so we recommend these products highly.

Ever Thought About These Green Ideas?

1) I know we live in a fast ‘right now’ world, especially when it comes to food. But cooking with a slow cooker, solar, or toaster oven reduces electrical use from kitchen appliances. It is worth the wait considering that our planet will still be in tack for our grandchildren if we put in the work now. 2) This is my favorite tip: switching from a desktop computer to a laptop. I just purchased a new notebook and I am cutting three-quarters off my electrical use. I also make sure to turn it off at the end of the day. 3) I switched over to cold water washing a few years ago mainly to avoid shrinking my clothes and have been saving 80 percent on energy used for laundry. This estimates to an estimated savings of $60 a year. I also hang dry most of my clothes instead of using the dryer and save 700 pounds of C02 a year! 4) I know it is the rainy and cold season, but did you know that each degree you turn down the heat saves 3 percent of heating costs, while in the summer, each degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioner saves 3-4 percent of cooling costs? By changing the temperature by 2 degrees all year, you can save about 2,000 pounds of C02 a year. And for those of you who are whining about cutting down the heat, try clothes!!!LOL!

Pesty Ants in a Green Environment

It has been raining cows and hogs here in the Bay Area for the last two weeks, almost non-stop! Therefore, I've had several visitors who have just made themselves at home. Of course ants will find their way into one's home mainly for two reasons: food and warmth. I keep my home immaculate, so I knew it could not have been for food. Obviously due to the weather conditions, it was definitely the latter. And it was just my luck that they were present in both my office and along the wall by my sliding door. Going green has taught me to no longer use Raid...now it's soap and water. This is the eco friendly tactic to use to kill these pests and keep them away without the toxic chemicals, which I would be forced to inhale as well. I have tried it a couple of times so far and it has worked very effectively. Go green!

Lighten The Stress Load

Let's face it...I haven't always gone green. But each day I realize more and more how much of a green environment we live in, and yes...even in Bay Area 'burbs.' If you're new to going green, here are a few green living tips on how to go green to make for a stress free life: 1) Begin using green products, especially those used for cleaning. I use Natural Selects All Purpose Cleaner, Glass Cleaner and Laundry Soap. They work extremely well, but without the harsh smells and eye burning sensations. You get the same effect, but with longevity!: 2) Definitely know your city's recycling system/program: 3) Make sure you buy groceries from a store which recycles the bags they use. 4) Use CFL bulbs - compact fluorescent light - instead of incandescent light bulbs. These are just a few eco friendly tactics you can use to get started on living the green life. They are simple and you will have less stress and more health in your daily lives.

Green Living

Green living has really taken hold and has gone mainstream in the last couple of years. More and more people are recycling, but that’s not it. There are homeowners who are going totally green from heating their homes to the foods they eat and everything and anything they can do naturally. Green living is easy with Pure Selects products from laundry soap to hand soap. All products are free of dye and chemicals including SLS or ALS. Made from biodegradable formulas, these products come in recycled containers. What’s more interesting is that the consumer can elect to add enhancers such as extra shine, botanicals, fragrances or aloe, creating their own custom product. Other great ideas for green living is Natural Visions soaps containing olive oil, coconut oil and soybean oil. The soaps are not only green but are hand crafted by soap artisans. They are available in 18 fragrances to add style to any bathroom. But green living is not just for external joy, you can be green inside as well. Natural Visions Mind, Body and Soul products deliver pure products to your body. Mind super drink not only fortify your body but can prevent major diseases all while being green. This super drink contains the strongest natural antioxidants and is enhanced with 120 plant derived vitamins as well as minerals. Utilizing the patented glyconutrient enriched aloe vera delivery system, Mind packs power into each one ounce service with acai berry, noni berry, pomegranate, grape seed extract, mangosteen, gogi berry, green tea extract, aloe vera, blueberry, muscadine grape, vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6 & B12 as well as the 120 plant derived vitamins and minerals. Natural Visions Body contains probiotics, fish oil, pure south African Hoodia, digestive enzymes, amino acids, and whey protein isolate blend. Supercharged with 100 vitamins and minerals with only 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of carbohydrates per servicing. The formula curbs your appetite and fills you up. Body helps you to lose or maintain a healthy weight with green products that are pure and healthy for you. Natural Visions Soul contains 11 grasses and grains, 72 plant derived vitamins and minerals, 7 algae and sea weed, 11 fruits and vegetables, 4 enzymes, 4 herbs, 10 probiotics and aloe vera. Taking four capsules with each meal equals 10 full servings of vegetables and fruits, the daily recommended allotment. There is a way to go green for your mind, body and soul and everything you touch. All it takes is some research and some imagination. Not only save the earth, but save your health as well. http://budurl.com/n434

The Carbon Footprint

I am still learning more and more about the topic of carbon footprints and the more I do, the more I realize I have been contributing to the reduction on such CO2 levels most of my life. Just the mere fact that as a child, I can remember my mother always hounding me to turn off the lights when I left a room, cut the water off even in between squeezing toothpaste onto my toothbrush and rinsing it off, cutting off the TV or computer when I wasn't using it, and now, unplugging the phone charger when not in use. It just makes sense. It's the little things like these and recycling that will emerge into the greater reduction of energy consumption that will make a huge difference for our planet!

What Is Green Living?

How would I describe 'green living'? In my own words...it is utilizing less of nature's resources and making do with what we have. Many of us use the terms, "Sustainable Living" and "Green Living" interchangeably. Even though it is operating with less so that we can respect the earth's Eco system, it doesn't mean we must be unhappy in these sacrificial practices. Green living is a necessity for the entire world, especially at this time of global warming.

In actuality, green living can make us happier, due to the fact we have less materials to deal with. For example: recycling makes for a lighter and less busy existence. When we recycle, we not only lessen our trips to the super market, but we also cut down on garbage/clutter, which environmentally boosts our spirits; and studies show, when we operate in cleaner environments, we are holistically happier!