Eating food that is grown locally not only helps the environment, as it has only traveled a short distance to get to your table, but it also helps the local economy. In honor of Earth day use this handy website chart to gather tons of information on where you can buy and the benefits of doing so.
Earth Day is tomorrow April 22 and there are many things you can do that are great for the planet and are free or inexpensive for you. They will also help lower your energy bills, saving you money!
| FREE | LOW COST |
| Cut your shower each day by 2 minutes | Switch your light bulbs to CFL’s |
| Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth | Purchase a programmable thermostat |
| Turn off lights when you are not in the room | Lower your heat at night and while away at work |
| Carpool or take the bus to work 1 day a week | Use reusable bags for grocery shopping |
| Recycle your food scraps in the yard waste (if available in your area) or start your own compost bin | When you can, try to shop and eat locally. |
| Pay all your bills online | Replace your shower head with one that is low flow |
| Unplug appliances (coffee maker, toaster, printer etc) when not in use. | When buying new appliances, make sure thy are energy efficient(not always low cost but it will save you money on your utility bills) |
| Rather than drive walk to dinner at your local restaurant (weather permitting of course) | Purchase products that use minimal packaging |
| Buy compostable trash bags for kitchen waste. | |
| Buy biodegradable products (cups, napkins, plates, etc) |
Nylons?
This one is a bit of Beauty, Green tips and household all rolled into one. When you have fine particles and you need to strain them in a colander cut off a piece of old clean (of course) pantyhose (yes, pantyhose!) secure them over the bowl or cup to make a sieve, and flip it over to strain. I know it sounds weird but it works great!
Here’s one more nylon tip. If you run out of Swiffer pads use a pair of nylons! Preferably an old pair just cut them and put it over your swiffer pad. Works Great on the floors and really picks up the fuzz and dog hair! Or if you don’t have nylons around the house those chenille socks at the dollar store also work great!
I personally will be representing one of my favorite builders at a couple of gorgeous homes in South Everett right on the Mill Creek Border so if you’re looking for your dream home it’s just been listed!
This builder is also currently building a small community in Bothell if you are looking in the Bothell area come and see the model homes in Silver Lake and get more information on both developments.
Saturday from 2-4– 12315 31st Ave SE, Everett 98208.
Sunday 12-2 at the Bothell location of 17726 86th Ave NE, Bothell 98011
I personally will be representing one of my favorite builders at a couple of gorgeous homes in South Everett right on the Mill Creek Border so if you’re looking for your dream home it’s just been listed!
This builder is also currently building a small community in Bothell if you are looking in the Bothell area come and see the model homes in Silver Lake and get more information on both developments.
Saturday from 2-4– 12315 31st Ave SE, Everett 98208.
Sunday 12-2 at the Bothell location of 17726 86th Ave NE, Bothell 98011
Snohomish County Open House Weekend
This weekend is the National Open House Weekend on Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st we are going to see buyers out in full force and with recent inventory reported in Snohomish County as extremely low I am sure it will be a very busy weekend!
I personally will be representing one of my favorite builders at a couple of gorgeous homes in South Everett right on the Mill Creek Border so if you’re looking for your dream home it’s just been listed!
This builder is also currently building a small community in Bothell if you are looking in the Bothell area come and see the model homes in Silver Lake and get more information on both developments.
Saturday from 2-4– 12315 31st Ave SE, Everett 98208.
Sunday 12-2 at the Bothell location of 17726 86th Ave NE, Bothell 98011
This quiet peaceful new neighborhood located off of Soper Hill Road and just in the Marysville city limits and in Lake Stevens School district is my pick of the week. Shasta Ridge residents enjoy a 1.5 acre park with full basketball court, play area, large NPGA, territorial views and located on a quiet dead end street. 
