All posts tagged: green

Post Holiday: Green Detox

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  I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving.  Post any major holiday I usually find myself feeling like I need to reenergize.  In anticipation of the upcoming holidays, I would like to share some fun ways to reboot your system that will get you ready to take on the holiday season. Dr Oz’s Green Drink A great way to start the morning with a boost of energy, that will lead you towards recovering from all the yummy holiday food and treats you had the night before. Ingredients Makes 3-4 servings (about 28-30 oz) 2 cups spinach 1/2 cucumber 1/4 head of celery 1/2 bunch parsley 1 bunch mint 3 carrots 2 apples 1/4 orange 1/4 lime 1/4 lemon 1/4 pineapple Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Serve and enjoy! Hit The Ground Running Go for a walk or run on the beach.  Not into running, then maybe go for a fun bike ride. Strike A Pose  Nothing like a great morning yoga workout to put you in a good mood for the day.  This is …

Cayman Recycles, Creating A Greener Tomorrow

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  I absolutely love to hear about new “green” initiatives in Cayman.  It has been long overdue that Cayman started a proper recycling program, as a small island it is imperative that we strive to work towards a greener tomorrow.  Unfortunately, as consumers we have infinite wants and finite resources.  On a whole, as our desire to buy and consume more products grows, we are depleting our natural resources at a rapid rate.  Without implementing proper recycling programs or by choosing not to recycle, has a tremendous negative impact on the environment.  Thankfully, Cayman is working towards offering more greener options and recycling programs for the community.  A huge thanks to JUNK for starting a recycling program.  A special thank you to Kirk Market for sponsoring a recycling collection facility at their location.  Mr. Alberto Thompson, operations manager of JUNK Removal and Recycling, made an excellent point “if every household in the Cayman Islands were compelled to recycle, the amount of trash coming into the dump could be cut in half” (Cayman Compass).  JUNK is …

Summer Essentials: Beach Days, Road Trips & Travel

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If you’re like me you love summer days! So far summer has been pretty awesome.  One of my favorite things to do is to take photos.  I love photography and experimenting with different filters and camera/video apps.  Taking photos isn’t just about capturing a moment so a memory can last a lifetime, or freeze a moment in time forever, it is also a means of expressing yourself creatively and in some instances capturing the natural beauty of a place. I think of all the places I have traveled to and of course my home is probably my absolute favorite place in the world.  Regardless of where I am in the world taking photos, is my way of taking a piece of that place home with me.  More than that, I have come to find that the more I take pictures of the beautiful landscape of my home or other places, I realize how beautiful this world is and how important it is to fight to save the planet and work towards finding solutions for todays …