Jocelyn Kerr

Doing right by the planet isn’t limited to making eco-friendly purchases during the holiday season. You can also use the holidays to level up your DIY gift-making game. Try creating memorable homemade gifts that keep waste out of landfills and support the production of sustainable organic materials. If you’re ready to get started, crack open the eggnog and turn up the holiday tunes – here’s how to DIY for the earth this season.
You can make everything from scented lotions and beard balm to bo...

When temperatures drop, skin can get dry, cracked and uncomfortably itchy. Whether you’re feeling the itch yourself or helping to ease the kids’ discomfort, there are planet-friendly ways to keep your skin nourished and moisturized. When winter skin issues get hard to handle, try these sustainable skin care tips to get relief.
If you like scented body wash and highly fragranced soaps, consider packing them away for the winter. The chemicals used in cosmetic fragrances can irritate dry skin an...

Do you know the second-largest energy expense in your home? Congratulations if you guessed it involves water. Heating your home’s water accounts for almost 20% of a typical utility bill. When you reduce your water consumption, you also reduce your need for hot water and the associated electricity costs. It’s also a lot better for the environment. Here are five tips to reduce water usage and save more energy while you’re at it.
1. Get a handle on drips and leaks.
Did you know just one drop of ...

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For families visiting Houston, there’s no shortage of fun activities. No matter where you’re staying in the city, these ten family-friendly activities provide fun for everyone on the trip.

iFly

With two locations in Houston – one in The Woodlands and one in the Memorial neighborhood near Interstate 10 – iFly provides families the opportunity to experience skydiving without having to board a plane. Participants gear up, take a quick how-to class, and go for a dive in a specially designed air t...

Anyone who says “print is dying” must not have heard the latest news. Magazine advertising still provides one of the highest rates of return on advertising spend — a whopping $3.14 for every dollar spent on magazine ads, according to Nielsen Catalina Solutions.
And they’re not the only researchers looking into the power of print. While overall subscription numbers have dropped over the past few decades, that means today’s magazine readers are a highly engaged a...

El Paso Sun City Pride is one of the largest such events in the Southwest, attracting thousands of people to its parade, festival and other events. Much of the action centers around the Pride District and Pride Square — a group of LGBT-friendly nightclubs and patio bars that are conveniently located near the El Paso Museum of Art and San Jacinto Plaza.
Here are some essential LGBT-owned or -friendly bars, music venues and other spots to visit during Sun City Pride Week or any time you visit E...

When summer is in full swing in Houston (or even late spring and early fall), it’s easy to see why locals and visitors alike make a dash for indoor activities. The “feels like” temperature can reach triple digits, and the humidity adds an extra layer of sweaty discomfort. Luckily, it’s easy to escape the Houston heat (and maybe even cross off a couple of bucket list items) – here’s how.
1. Spend Some Time in Space
For anyone who’s ever heard (or said), “Houston, we have a problem …” the most ...