Eco-Nomic Living EXPO — Save Money, Reduce Costs, Live GREEN!

I just got an exciting press release from the Orange County Extension Office for a “green” event called the “Eco-nomic Living Expo!” You will learn how to save money while going to a greener lifestyle!

Orange County Saves: Eco-Nomic Living EXPO
February 9, 2008
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Orange County/University of Florida IFAS Extension/Education Center
6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

This FREE EXPO is a new program developed by the Orange County/University of Florida Extension faculty and staff.

Orange County/University of Florida IFAS Extension educators are helping Orange County Residents build wealth through living green. How consumers do things in their daily routines can make a big difference on their wallet and the environment.

Residents will learn simple strategies and Best Management Practices to:
• Save Energy
• Improve Health
• Save our Communities Natural Resources
• Water & Energy Conservation
• Water Quality
• Use and Reuse of Materials
• Safety Issues

University of Florida agents and vendors will be present to share innovative products and services.

For more information and to pre-register call 407-254-9200.

For those who want the PDFs to print and share with others — here they are:

• press-release-economicversion-3-with-quote2.pdf
• orange-county-saves-eco-schedule-12-11-07.pdf
• information-document.pdf

The workshop schedule looks awesome! Workshop titles include

• Eco-Decor
• Save the Good Bugs
• Clean and Green
• Strategies for Saving Water
• Energy Efficiencies and Alternate Energy Sources
• Enviro-shopping for the Kitchen
• Ways to Reduce Your Electric Bill
• Top Ten Ways to Save on Irrigation
• Food: Is it Organic?
• What’s Underfoot in a Green Home
• Landscaping to Save Energy
• What Comes Natural? Family Time

The Youth Program Stations feature:

• Using Water Wisely
• Bicycle Safety
• Solar Energy
• Staying Fit With Veggies in a Pot
• Vermiculture Compsoting
• Robotics

The event is free to the public, but do take the time to pre-register over the phone (407-254-9200) so they know how many supplies and refreshments to have on hand.

See you there!

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Terracotta Pendants and Crayon Rocks

Late last night I was searching for something “different” for small holiday gifts.

For the adults, I found terracotta pendants. With 53 designs there is something there for almost anyone. The neat thing is that one drop of an essential oil turns these fun jewelry pieces into personal aromatherapy diffusers.

For the kids, I liked the soy-based Crayon Rocks. They come in an attractive pouch or box and the colors are vibrant and bright. The sampler pouch is cute/cheap enough to use as a unique birthday party favor too!

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