To get the inside scoop on how to do conscientious planning and preparation before purchasing a log home, many consumers seek expert advice and guidance from Dave Gordon. As President and Owner of Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, a Maine-based company founded in 1973, Gordon has “logged” plenty of time within the industry. 

Did You Know:

 Reusing a bag meant for just one use has a big impact. A sturdy, reusable bag needs only be used 11 times to have a lower environmental impact than using 11 disposable plastic bags. 

 In New York City alone, one less grocery bag per person per year would reduce waste by 109 tons and save $11,000 in disposal costs. 

 Plastic bags carry 80% of the nation's groceries, up from 5% in 1982. 

 When 1 ton of paper bags is reused or recycled, 3 cubic meters of landfill space is saved and 13 - 17 trees are spared! In 1997, 955,000 tons of paper bags were used in the United States. 

 When 1 ton of plastic bags is reused or recycled, the energy equivalent of 11 barrels of oil are saved.

Did You Know?  Provided by the Sierra Club.  For more about conserving energy and resources visit the Sierra Club website: www.sierraclub.org . 

Check out the 8th Annual 2008 Million Minute Challenge

The Million Minute Family Challenge, which is in its eighth year, encourages interaction and communication among family and friends by setting a national goal of playing games for a total of 1 million minutes from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31.  Organizers of this year’s Million Minute Family Challenge™ are expecting game playing to be at an all-time high, considering that gas prices have set records and the costs of other entertainment options are increasing.

 If your family or group is interested in participating in the Million Minute Family Challenge, visit www.millionminute.com and click on the “Join Now” button. They’ll keep track of your minutes and recognize your group on the website.   Participants will receive special discounts on games and more. 

Clipping and organizing coupons for as little as 20 minutes per week can save 20% off your grocery bill.

Who invented the fortune cookie?  No one knows for sure.  All we know is that we can’t get enough.  Celebrate this delicious little cookie on Fortune Cookie Day on September 13th!!!  Check out this recipe for Orange Blossom Fortune Cookies from the National Honey Board.   September is National Honey Month.