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Stuff the Bus – Lewisville

We’re so excited to announce our Lewisville office will be once again involved in the Stuff the Bus school supplies drive! The drive runs from July 8-25, where we’ll be accepting donations at our Lewisville office. On July 26, the supplies are picked up at our office and throughout the community in a school bus (thus Stuff the Bus!). Then on August 17, the backpacks … Read More…


#Eco-Monday: Energy Savings for Summer

Summer is here and temperatures are sky rocketing! It’s easy to just turn on your air conditioner to keep cool, but is that your best option? The air conditioner uses a great deal of energy, especially when trying to keep up with climbing temperatures. Check out this list from energy.gov for ways to save energy during the summer. Install energy-efficient window treatments and coverings to … Read More…


Happy Flag Day!

Happy Friday and happy Flag Day! Today is an important day in American history. On this day in 1777, the American flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. To commemorate Flag Day, we have some fun Stars and Stripes trivia for you! 1. Under what president was Flag Day officially established? 2. What was the first song to be written about the American flag? 3. … Read More…


Green Father’s Day!

Did Father’s Day sneak up on you again this year? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. Take the opportunity to make this Father’s Day a green one. Socks and ties are arguably the most common Father’s Days gift. Put a fun and green twist on it by getting him socks or ties made from recycled materials, hemp or bamboo. Is your dad a golfer? Add … Read More…


#Eco-Monday: Summer Gardening

We all know that summers in Texas are hot. And often dry, too. This makes gardening especially tricky during these months. What are some of your tips for helping your garden beat the heat during summer? Here are a few blooms that thrive in this Texas weather, and most need only minimal watering – think once a week! We love the beautiful blues and purples … Read More…


World Oceans Day/Sustainable Seafood

This Sunday, June 8 marks World Oceans Day. On World Oceans Day people around the planet celebrate and honor the world’s oceans for its importance to humans. We love visiting the ocean to swim and surf. The ocean provides us with water to drink and food to eat. Speaking of seafood, in honor of World Oceans Day, we’d like to take this opportunity to tell … Read More…


Hurricane Season

Well, we are officially in the midst of hurricane season in Texas! Are you prepared? We gave you some tips last week. Check them out if you haven’t already. Now it is time to create a disaster supply kit for when a storm hits. FEMA has great guide for building one. Here’s a list of a few items you’ll want to make sure to include: … Read More…


Eco-Monday: Eco-friendly summer

Got big plans this summer? A road trip, camping, pool time, beach? Whether staying local or traveling out of town, you can make this summer your most eco-friendly one yet! Try incorporating some eco-friendly or green products into your travel bag for a great green summer! Here are some eco-friendly accessories for summer! Sunscreen Beach towel Ice cream Sand toys What accessories can you not … Read More…


Hurricane Season 101

Tomorrow is the official start of hurricane season in Texas. The season runs through November. Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Here are some tips to successfully and safely weather the storm. Make sure shed doors are closed tightly, otherwise, they could end up blowing off their hinges and becoming dangerous projectiles. Bring in flags, awnings and house ornaments. (Think wreaths.) Don’t leave … Read More…


What’s For Dinner?

Yikes! Forget to defrost something fro dinner? Don’t panic. We can help. Here are some delicious dinner ideas. Best part – they are energy-efficient. Shrimp spring rolls and lettuce wraps. Greek Salad with Baked Pita. No-cook vegetable pizza. No-Bake Fruit Pizza. Tuscan-style tuna salad. Share your energy-efficient recipes with us on Facebook! Thanks to Flicker users avlxyz for the photo!