Brummet's Conscious Blog

In Appreciation... Dave and I wish to take the opportunity to put out a few posts over the next few weeks in order to give a shout out to some friendly local businesses that we've done some networking with lately... and where you are likely still able to find some of our bookmarks available for free.  A big note of appreciation goes out to:  Ainsworth Motel (Ainsworth, BC) Woodbury Resort (Woodbury, BC) Betty O's Sandwich Shop *Awesome sandwiches, by the way! (Ainsworth, BC) Kaslo Hotel & Pub (Kaslo, BC) Kaslo Public Library (Kaslo, BC) 9th Hole Restaurant (New Denver, BC) Rutabaga Whole Foods (New Denver, BC) The Apple Tree Sandwich Shop  *Awesome sandwiches, here too!   (New Denver, BC) ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca

Recommended Resources For those of you new to our blog... this series of posts recommends positive and conscious living, inspiring, educational resources that will get you motivated to continue creating a better world - right where you are, with whatever skills and resources you have.  Today we'll share one resource each for: men's health, a youth project and a car sharing org.! -- Adam Garone has an impressive moustache, and it's for a good cause. A co-founder of Movember, Garone's initiative to raise awareness for men's health -- by having men grow out their moustaches every November -- began as a dare in a bar in 2003. Now, it's a worldwide movement that raised $126 million for prostate cancer research last year. Check out the video:  https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_garone_healthier_men_one_moustache_at_a_time -- Check out this fantastic nonprofit science education organization - Pr...

You've likely heard me talk about greening buildings, yards, balconies etc. on the radio show, or read posts about it here or in our Trash Talk book series... Today I'd like to share a few thoughts on how planting a little green can save you a lot of green - cold hard cash.  First - landscaping can increase the value of your home by 15-20%! This works best when you are considering curb appeal, planting for privacy and also diversity. Mature landscapes or those a few years old are much more likely to drive up the value of your home. Simply installing a patio area and entrance area with interesting plants can increase the value of your home by 4-12%! It really is that easy.  As you've heard me talk about on the radio show, you can use plants to increase the energy efficiency of your home. If you plant deciduous trees (those that drop leaves in the fall) on the south and west sides of your home - shade will be created, keeping the home cooler i...