About Lisa Sharp
Lisa is a housewife, environmental activist, freelance writer, and photographer. She is living in a small town in Oklahoma and trying to live as sustainable of a life as she can.Website: http://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com
Posts by Lisa Sharp
Recycle Your Christmas Lights
By Lisa Sharp on November 9, 2009
Christmas will be here before we know it and with Christmas comes Christmas lights. Home Depot is helping people recycle their old incandescent Christmas lights. For each strand of incandescent lights you bring in (up to 5 per customer) they will give {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on November 9, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on June 15, 2009
Traveling can make being green harder but there are ways to stay on track and here are some of them.
1. Stay at a “green” hotel. “Green” hotels are working to lessen their environmental impact which in turn lowers yours while staying there.
2. {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on June 15, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on June 1, 2009
A lot of our summer fun isn’t always the most eco-friendly. Here is how to make them just a little bit greener.
1. Use an eco-friendly sunscreen.
2. Make your own bubbles using a natural soap. A lot of the bubbles you find in the store contain {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on June 1, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on May 18, 2009
Here are ten great ways to green your spring.
Plant a garden. The average American meal travels about 1500 miles to get to your table. You will cut out a lot of carbon by growing some of your own food. It will also be fresher and better for you and {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on May 18, 2009
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
By Lisa Sharp on May 12, 2009
Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is an illness that an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from. I am one of those 10 million.
I was diagnosed formally in June of 2008 but have suffered as long as I remember. My symptoms include {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on May 12, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on May 4, 2009
1. If choosing between vinyl or linoleum flooring pick linoleum. Linoleum is made from all-natural resources, while vinyl flooring is made from petroleum-derived plastic.
2. When shopping ask if they can skip printing your receipt. Many can now and just {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on May 4, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The World Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on April 22, 2009
In honor of Earth week here are quick and easy tips that anyone can do!
1. Change a light bulb! Start switching your light bulbs to CFLs. You will save money on your electric bill and have to change bulbs less often.
2. Start recycling. If you haven’t {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on April 22, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on April 13, 2009
1. Have stinky clothes but don’t have time to wash them or want to cut down on laundry? Use put some vodka in a spray bottle and lightly spray the clothing and hang to dry. (Spot test first!)
2. When you have the option use a toaster oven over {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on April 13, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on March 30, 2009
1. Read your morning paper online. A year’s worth of papers read online will save 520 lbs of paper and around 3 trees a year.
2. Pack your lunch with reusable containers. Containers and packaging make up around 1/3 of solid waste in landfills.
3. {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on March 30, 2009
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
By Lisa Sharp on March 23, 2009
Reusable bags are one of the easies ways to make a big impact. There are so many options out there, here are just a few…
1. Envirosax, they are compact and come in many cute styles.
2. ChicoBag, they came in a lot of great colors and are easy to {read more}
By Lisa Sharp on March 23, 2009
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