7/23/12

Being a vegetarian or adding more plant-based meals to your diet is a simple and delicious way to reduce your carbon footprint. But when you travel, it can be difficult to stick to your meatless ways. Use the smartphone app HappyCow (happycow.net) to find vegetarian and vegan dining options wherever you are in the world. It'll guide you with addresses, maps and menus for all of your dining needs.

7/22/12

We love our dogs, and during the summer months we need to protect their sensitive paws, noses and ears from sun damage and bug bites. While applying sunblock or insect repellent to our pooches may seem like a gesture of love, it can cause more harm than good. Since dogs have a tendency to lick foreign substances off their skin, the ingestion of sunscreen or repellant can cause serious illness. Unless the product is specifically designed for use on pets, do not use it.

7/21/12

Some of the best treats in the summer are cold, delicious Popsicles. But not only do Popsicles come with lots of disposable packaging (boxes, wrappers, wooden sticks), they are energy hogs -- they need to be frozen from the time they leave the factory to the time they stay in the supermarket. That's a lot of bone-chilling, energy-hogging transport! Instead, try making your own treats at home by investing in a reusable, dishwasher-safe ice pop mold. Come up with crazy flavors, and get to eating!