Here are just a few tips to go green this summer: Are you a gardener? Practice integrated pest management (IPM) to reduce unwanted pests by using natural predators and prevention techniques. Not only is IPM the most economical pest management option, but it poses the least hazard to people, property and the environment. Small changes […]
There are a number of great ways to live green this summer. Play Outside Get outdoors! Hike, run, play and enjoy nature at local preserves and parks all around the Chicago region. Fertilize Organically Enrich soil using slow-release organic fertilizers. Easy to find at local garden centers. Eat Local Save on gas and support local […]
Before you grab a juicy beach read and your preferred sunscreen, throw these extras in your tote for the ultimate day of sunny relaxation. Hair Skip the visor and instead try this season’s glamorous 70’s styles in a floppy brimmed sunhat or a super chic turban. Floppy Stripe Hat, $29.95, GAP Sosostris Headband, $28, Anthropologie […]
Summer is for … Picnics! Pack all of your food and drinks in reusable containers. Bring along old blankets or sheets you don’t mind getting a little dirty instead of buying new picnic blankets, and use cloth napkins. Don’t forget to pack up all of your trash and food crumbs! Leaving them behind will encourage […]
