Barbara Ann's Blog

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: RECYCLE WITHOUT RESERVATIONSIf you've ever wondered if paper clips, staples, envelopes with adhesive, metal latches, or even plastic windows are recyclable, the answer is yes!  

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: LOVE THAT LINOLEUMIf it's time to change the break room floor, opt for linoleum instead of vinyl. Linoleum is made from all-natural resources, while vinyl is made from petroleum

We have a rare homeownership opportunity at our EaglePointe Community which is located above it all - at Sky Ranch! EaglePointe Residence Four, Homesite 198, is now being offered at $800,000.  This floorplan consists of approximately 4,908 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths a master retreat, exc...

Keep Tabs on Energy Bills This Fall When the leaves start falling, you know that the heating bills are about to start rising. But keeping your home warm and cozy on chilly autumn nights doesn't have to break the bank.The U.S. Department of Energy offers these simple tips and relatively inexpensiv...

I know you dint ask, but im sharing....forgive the spelling and slang.....We are all worried about the state of our economy right now.  With Housing prices plummeting, stocks dropping, banks closing,  unemployment rising, 401k's dissappearing - we all should be!Ya the economy is in the toilet, B...

How Much Is $700 Billion Anyway? The proposed financial bailout package being considered by lawmakers will come at a cost of as much as $700 billion. To put it in perspective, using numbers from the U.S. Census, the $700 billion is equal to: About $2,300 per American About $6,000 per U.S. househo...

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: RECYCLING NO-NOSHere are five things that, according to earth911.org, will contaminate or thwart paper mills' attempts to recycle paper and cardboard:- Oil and water don't mix. That large pizza box with the oil imprint will become recycled paper with an oil stain.- Did your...

Prices are rising faster than your income. Here are a few tips to help you control spending:   Use coupons at the grocery store, but only on items you would buy anyway. Save on gas by planning your errands so you only need one trip. Buy in bulk and bring your lunch to work. Don't buy lottery tick...

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: REMOVE LIGHT BULBS FROM THE VENDING MACHINESYou can save approximately $100 annually simply by removing the light bulbs in your office vending machines.

Whenever you can, download your music, instead of purchasing a CD. If you want to recycle your CDs and DVDs, visit the Compact Disc Recycling Center of America athttp://www.cdrecyclingcenter.com/ to find the nearest recycling center, or visithttp://www.cdrecyclingforfree.com/.  The latter accept...