While it’s freezing outside, don’t freeze your workout routine.  Staying active in the winter can be a feat of willpower when it is tempting to hibernate.  Here are a few suggestions to keep your heart pumping and muscles flexing despite the ice and snow.

In addition to helping you stay healthy, the following ideas are also eco-friendly—in many cases reducing oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.  Be inspired, change your routine, find something you enjoy, and get your family involved.  Don’t let the cold get you down. …read more of Simple Activities to Help You Stay Fit This Winter here

Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. These decisions can also help cut down on the 40,000 pounds of CO2 that is emitted to create all this energy.

By following just a few of these tips, you can make a significant dent in your energy bill and help cut thousands of pounds of CO2 emissions. …read more of 5 Smart Steps to Home Savings: The Energy Efficient Way here

It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The issues we face may seem daunting and individual efforts may not appear to have much impact, however collectively each of us can play a significant role in the effort to conserve our resources.

Here are five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget.

Drive Less

• Transportation is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and the largest end-use source of CO2.¹ (EPA) Walk, bike, carpool and use public transportation more often for heart-healthy, stress-reducing alternatives that preserve precious energy reserves and save money.

• A study by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) found that families who use public transportation reduce their household expenses by as much as $6,200 annually. That’s more than the average U.S. household spends on food every year!²

…read more of 5 Things That Save Money While Saving the Planet here

Thanks in large part to the current economic woes, Americans have started looking for ways to make our lives more efficient. At the same time, people are beginning to recognize the real impacts of waste, from light-switches to landfills, on the fragile health of our planet.

Luckily, living more efficiently is as eco-friendly as it is cost-effective. It’s also quite simple: all you have to do is pay attention to the way you use the resources around you every day.

From the way we drive to the way we eat, our daily habits determine how much stuff we use – whether we’re talking food, fuel or plastic – and one small change in your daily routine can add up quickly.

For example, by simply relaxing the way you drive – accelerating and braking calmly, staying in the speed limit, and keeping your car running smoothly – you can improve your gas mileage as much as …read more of 8 Everyday Ways to Cut Costs and Live Efficiently here

Rosh Hashanah, or, the Jewish New Year, is somber unlike January 1st.  We take inventory, a lot of reflection and repentance until the 7th day of Sukkoth or Hoshaana Rabbah. Cl …read more of Making Jewish Holidays Greener here