Green Vacations
Taking a green vacation is an essential way to protect your favorite vacation destinations for yourself, and other travelers who will come after you and continue to live there longer after you’ve gone home. With nearly 1 billion tourists crisscrossing the globe every year, it’s more important than ever for us to start taking responsibility to minimize their individual impact on the earth’s natural and cultural treasures. The potential negative effects of tourism are both local and global; oceanfront hotels contribute to beach erosion in Hawaii, rising numbers of visitors threaten the fragile ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, and carbon dioxide emissions from planes are a growing contributor to global warming.
You don’t need to sacrifice your own comfort level to be a green traveler. The following are some Green Vacation Tips:
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Financial health is just as important as physical and mental stability. One of the top reason for divorce usually has to do with money – or should I say the lack of financial stability. “Making both ends meet” seems easier to talk about than to do. To actually achieve it, it’s helpful to know that if we cannot make more money on one end, we should certainly spend less money on the other end. Spending less money is not easy to practice either, but it is a habit that can easily be learned with some practice and will power. Here are your 5 zen steps that can aid you in your quest for financial wealth, especially, through practicing Zen meditation and living a Zen lifestyle.
One of the best ways to sart to go Green with your pet is to start with a recycled dog; meaning to adopt a pet. If you are already a Green Pet Owner, then bump it up a few levels by using organic pet food. Your pet will be happier, healthier and greener.
The phrase “green air conditioning” is one of the most ironic statements I have ever made. However, one cannot expect to live comfortably during the summer months without it. Now that we are in August, one of the hottest summer months, I though I would post some tips on how to save the planet while still cranking up the AC. Try a setting 10 degrees cooler than the day’s high temperature. You’ll save 3 percent on energy costs for every degree raised over 72 degrees. Or raise the temperature setting even more and turn on a fan. And be sure to draw the blinds and curtains during the sunniest and warmest times of day.
I believe that picnics can be had at any time during the year. Indoors or out. Annie B. Bond of Care2.com offers ten alternatives to using plastic for your picnic. Most of her suggestions lean toward using stainless steel, but whatever material you decide to use, make sure it is reusable. Her article can be found at 
Eco fashion used to be limited to a few brands. Dressing Green has become easier with an array of designers offering better and better selection particularly for the fashion conscience. Several online retailers have stepped into the Greenlight offering one of a kind trendy fashion, accessories and jewelry. Some even donate a portion of their proceeds to further Green causes. Here are some of the best…
Investing in your future? Saving for your retirement? There are diverse ways to fulfill your dreams and get your money working for you. Investing in companies that produce green resources or have green practices is one way to secure your future by getting in on the green. 
I love a great party and I always start the recycling during the event. Putting out more recycling bins than trash cans helps guests get into the act and leaves less mess to clean up later. That’s me. dvGreen, is the brainchild of Danielle Venokur, former Television Producer and witness to many Hollywood wrap parties. dvGreen, is a green event planning service. Some of their practices include donating leftovers, recycling & composting, and using sustainable decor elements. They plan weddings, bat mitvahs, birthdays and other special events. They also offer consultations if you are doing it yourself. Find out more 
I’m a huge fan of borrowing DVDs from the library. I’ve found so many films that never made it to the Big Screen. The Earth Cinema Circle is a Green Living DVD club. They deliver 4-5 films to members bimonthly. The selections include animated shorts and documentaries created by Independent Filmmakers. They have trailers on their site of the current DVDs being shipped, to make to make your decision easy. Topics include wildlife, sustainable architecture, solar power and more Earth Cinema Circle also supports their carbon neutrality through donations to the Go Zero Program. And hey all of their packaging is 100% recycled. Learn more at 
Recycled Laptop Bags are an instant way to feel good and protect your goods. Materials range from PET (recycled soda bottles) to Mountain Tarps. Frietag has been making bags from recycled tarps, seat belts, and air bags since 1993. I love that while every bag may be cut from a shared cloth, each piece is unique. See 
