Home is where the heart is!

Hope everyone had a memeorable and joy filled Holiday and will be having fun filled New Years! As the count down to 2013 is apon us, we ask: What is your New Years resolution? Or how do you feel about the whole resolution thing?? We vow to... do our best to educate our customers on ways to save money and water in their home and as always; lift others up with life changing solutions to their burdens...because, after all..

SPREAD THE HOLIDAY CHEER

NEED IDEAS ON HOW YOU CAN SPREAD THE HOLIDAY CHEER?

Tired of all the grinches who complain when the holiday season comes around? Rid the world of them by spreading some holiday cheer. You can make a difference just by baking cookies, listening to carols, or giving a little something to those whom we take for granted. Here are some ideas.

Read more on FamilyEducation: http://fun.familyeducation.com/slideshow/christmas/55753.html#ixzz2Fi733MAL:

You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe even more in the winter.

In cold weather, your body has to work harder to humidify the air you breathe and to warm it up, meaning that you need to drink more water and eat more if you are outdoors. A good rule of thumb is to drink at least 4 quarts a day, but many people will drink twice that under high exertion levels or over 10,000 feet of altitude.

Psychologically, it’s easy to skip hydration breaks during winter activities because you are less likely to feel thirsty. But the consequences are much higher, as dehydration can accelerate hypothermia, frostbite or fatigue.Therefore, you need to pace yourself accordingly and drink and eat at frequent intervals to keep up with the demands of your body. I always carry a watch with me outdoors, and make a habit to drink and eat at regular intervals.

You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe even more in the winter.  Even though it feels like you aren't sweating as much as you do during the Summer, your body still loses a lot of water during the Winter from day-to-day activities like breathing, staying warm, and urinating. Winter activities like skiing, sledding, and even snowball fights can also lead to dehydration. Know the signs of dehydration so you can respond accordingly. If you are experiencing dizziness, headaches, constipation, or dark eye circles, quickly guzzle up some water.

Dry, nippy weather can leave skin cracked and flaky, but water does promote skin circulation and can help plump up your skin. While applying a hydrating moisturizer can help make skin smooth and supple, adequate water consumption is key for flake-free skin.
Keep reading for the health reasons to keep water handy in Winter.

In order for your body to fight illnesses, you body has to create mucous, which requires sufficient water to produce. Mucous membranes act as a barrier to catch and destroy harmful bacteria and viruses that want to enter your body.

shop for humidifiers here: https://www.google.com/search?q=humidifiers+&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=#q=humidifiers&hl=en&tbo=d&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=sN_RUKXOIa-MigL4yIHgDA&ved=0CAwQ_AUoAA&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.cGE&fp=50f282037fd90a7b&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=507

Dry weather sucks up moisture quickly, which is why your lungs, throat, nose, and lips feel incredibly dry when you wake up on Winter mornings. You should use a humidifier in your bedroom to keep your lungs and nasal passages lubricated. That way, your active mucous membranes can protect your body from outside invaders.

every last drop

Imagine if the world, instead of recapturing rain water, had a drain like your sink or bathtub. Valuable freshwater would be lost from the cycle and lead to the eventual depletion of the planet's water supply.

Maybe someday technology will allow us to create our own home weather systems to cleanse wastewater for reuse (or perhaps something more realistic . . . ) Until then, there are several things you can do to capture the water that flows from your tap and put it to the best use.

Turning off the tap while you brush your teeth, filling your dishwasher before running it, or keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge to avoid running the tap until it gets cold are all ways to add efficiency to your home hydrological cycle.

When rinsing fruits or vegetables, you can capture the rinse water in a tub and use it later to water your plants (thanks to waterwise for these and other suggestions.)

Get creative and find new ways to use water wisely.

By taking these small steps in imitation of nature, you can improve the efficiency of your home hydrological cycle and support a more sustainable water future for everyone.