Archive for December 12, 2008

Blueair 402 and 501 Air Purifiers

As part of my daily maintenance of allergy related challenges, I keep two air purifiers running in my home. With two adorable, yet allergen laden felines in the home, purified air is a must in my [...]

Air O Swiss 7135 Humidifiers

In this age of ever-changing technology, where cell-phones become obsolete after only a few phone bills, it is nice to know I have been using the same humidifier for my home for nearly five years. My [...]

Ecor Water Filter Pitchers

I am not a big fan of water filter pitchers as they are more expensive to run than under the sink units on a per gallon basis, and their filtration efficiency is usually less than [...]

Wind Up Flashlights

Living in New England, I am used to all types of weather, often in the same day so a wind up flashlight comes in handy more times than not. A weatherman’s forecast of a “light [...]

Small Portable Humidifiermm

Like many people, much of my year is spent battling a variety of allergies and allergy related symptoms. Though my home is meticulously equipped with humidifiers, air purifiers and other healthy living devices, when I [...]

Go Green Gift Certificates

The holidays are coming, and this means only one thing: Making those difficult decisions on gifts for friends and loved ones. Then again, why not a simple and convenient eco friendly green gift certificate? A gift certificate [...]

Electrolux Pronto

Give me your thoughts on hard pretzels. Delicious, you say? A great snack? The bane of my existence, I reply; at least, they have been in the last few months when my son discovered them in the supermarket. [...]

BioBags – Biodegradeable Trash Bags

Hybrid cars, changing out incandescent light bulbs for a few CFLs, or having reusable grocery bags, are some of the ways green-minded individuals look to help the planet. These are great things, to be sure. But [...]

LED Torch Lights

One weekend night this summer, I took a break from the sometimes chaotic-and often expensive-ritual of going out for dinner and drinks opting for the simple pleasures of a friend’s home instead. The weather cooperated that [...]

Outdoors Clothes Line – Want to Save Money? Just Drop a Line!

My wife and I often go for long drives on a Saturday or Sunday. Taking advantage of the recent warm Indian summer weather one Saturday, we ventured out onto unfamiliar country roads. The leaves were turning, becoming [...]