I have one of the pickiest friends in the world when it comes to food. He just tried apples, oranges, strawberries, and avocados for the first time ever. He still has plenty to check off his list. When we finally convinced him to try all of these great fruits and veggies, picking the best, and ripest was essential. Here are ways to check for … [Read more...]
The Polar Bear Plunge
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I swear, I have some of the most indecisive friends in the world. "Well, what do you want to do," will go back and forth between a room of them like a bad game of pong. My good friend, Emily, and I are the people who make the decision to do something. I can easily get caught in that back and forth motion if I'm not on my guard though, so I can easily … [Read more...]
Recycle Your Old Computer
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Most people don't know it, but your old computer is best served reused, or recycled. The parts shouldn't just be tossed into a landfill somewhere. Since today is Earth Day, and I am writing on my brand new MacBook Pro, I will offer up some ideas that were given to me about how to pass my old MacBook Pro onto its next life (for the record; I would never … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Change on Earth Day
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every year when Earth Day swings around, I sort of freeze at the thought of being able to impact my footprint on the environment. When I lived in college, my big drafty house taught me how to make some easy changes that would help save the environment and also save on my power bill. Here are a couple of ways to help out: Replace a few of your most … [Read more...]
Alice on iPad? Why Apple Will Get Kids Reading Again
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Why on earth would a media machine like the iPad get kids reading again when they could just play video games, listen to music, or watch a movie? Well, the iPad might be beneficial to drawing the younger generations back into books. Interactive books, such as the new Alice in Wonderland e-book, makes reading for the over stimulated generations fun … [Read more...]
San Diego Earth Fair
April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Alterra will be at the San Diego Earth Fair at Balboa Park from 10am-5pm on Sunday April 18th. Come out and see us and enjoy the rest of the festivities! There is plenty of live music, food, new earth friendly technology expos, art, and much more! Don't miss a minute of all the fun! We hope to see all of you and your friends, so come by the booth and … [Read more...]
Censor Your Word Vomit
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You know the words, and you might let them slip once in awhile. Perhaps you are the person who likes to throw at least two curse words into a sentence all of the time. If you think they're attractive, news flash; they're not. Swearing, on occasion, can be an outlet for frustration or even be funny depending upon the situation, but excessive swearing just … [Read more...]
Weight Gain Yo-Yo
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Most of my life, I fell victim to the horrors of the weight loss yo-yo. Finally, I think I got a hold of it. After continually improving my lifestyle for two years now, it looks like I figured out what that big change I needed actually was. My body was no longer a slave to rapid weight gain and fast fixes and fads. Along the way, I have made friends … [Read more...]
Douglas & LaBeouf Hit Wallstreet
April 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Michael Douglas plays Gordon Gekko, a once top executive who made millions from insider trading, who has just been released from prison. Shia LaBeouf is Gekko's soon to be son in-law, who's fiance has not spoken to Gekko for years. LaBeouf is mesmerized by Gekko and his money making philosophy. This movie looks like a real winner. Douglas is still on … [Read more...]
Fun Friday!
April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's Friday and the last thing you really want to do right now is saddle up for more work after your lunch break... Ugh... Take a few minutes, or maybe an hour, and try finishing off this crossword. … [Read more...]
