Moving Time

For all of you movers out there - isn't this a great "labor" day weekend? While you are packing, moving and unpacking, do not forget to take the time to be conscious of what you use and trashing. It is common to use lots of cardboard boxes and throw them away. Why not fold them up and save them for the next time you move? Plastic bags - re-use them as garbage bags. Too many clothes to fit in your closet now? Why not donate them or hold a clothes sharing party? Have some apps/drinks and exchange clothes with friends that may want what you have. Food that you're throwing out of your refrigerator? Donate it to a homeless shelter or hold on to it, you may be hungry while you move. 

Move safe - don't trip and fall (sorry Lane) - and be excited to move into your new place - while you're being environmentally friendly.  :)

Volunteer for the Jimmy Fund

"By volunteering your time at a Jimmy Fund event, you ensure the money we raise goes directly where it is needed most - to research and patient care at Dana-Farber." (http://www.jimmyfund.org/vol/default.html)

For those of you, like myself, who would like to do something with their "free" time other than just sitting around on our butts, volunteering your time is a great option. The Jimmy Fund is always putting on events around Boston to help raise money for Cancer research. I am signed up to volunteer the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, September 21st. It barely requires any effort, but putting on a smile and lending a helping hand to support the walkers in the Walk. These walkers are raising at least $250.00 (minimum) each for cancer research. 

Even if you don't have time to volunteer that day, stop by and clap your hands for these walkers and the Jimmy Fund for putting on this event to raise money for such a worthy cause (and say hi to me too)! :)

SIGG - Another Sweedish Sweet

Have you heard of the SIGG Water Bottles yet? My friend Steph turned me onto them when plastic water bottles were found to cause possible health problems. Some were even found to be carcinogenic so if you are one of those plastic water bottle users -- make sure your plastic water bottle is safe (http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/101/plastic)!

If you are looking for a change - especially one that keeps your liquids colder, longer -- check out SIGG. They may be a tad pricey but well worth it. The bottles are made with an internal coating that "are resistant to fruit juice acids, energy drinks, alcohol and virtually any consumable beverage. Because the liners are taste and scent neutral you can enjoy any beverage you'd like - without any lingering smell or taste of that last beverage you drank." (http://mysigg.com/).

The bottles come in over 100 different designs made by different artists -- so you can have pretty flowers, the Swiss symbol, something Eco-friendly, or just plain and simple. They were made in an eco-friendly environment, are recyclable and with each purchase 1% goes to environmental causes.

My new SIGG is being delivered to me next week!

Do you have your SIGG? Thoughts? Comments?