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My beautiful and talented real estate maven friend Susanne Steward of Corcoran group in NYC -
has just posted these amazing suggestions for a “greener” home. Please read below..
God, I have so much to do!!

you can reach Susanne here – [email protected]

:: Take off your shoes when you get home! Did you know that 8% of indoor air pollutants are tracked in off the streets?

:: When painting, only use low or zero voc (volatile organic compound) paints. If you can smell it, it is toxic.

:: Only use cleaning products made from safe, natural and non-toxic ingredients. www.ems.org/household_cleaners/alternatives.html

:: Consider Green Power. Visit www.askpsc.com of www.poweryourway.com for Green Power options.

:: Buy local, seasonal and organic. Visit www.cenyc.org to locate your nearest farmers market.

:: Refinish wood floors with low-voc urethane or water based floor finish.

:: Use low–voc caulk, sealant, and grout in bathrooms & kitchens.

:: If replacing floors, use cork, marmoleum, bamboo, FSC certified or reclaimed wood.

:: If replacing carpets, use natural, sustainable, recycled and/or long lasting fibers.

:: Consider kitchen countertops made from a variety of recycled materials.

:: Install low flow taps, showerheads and toilets.

:: Buy FSC-certified furniture or go vintage.

:: Use organic linens & towels and make sure the dyes used are also safe and natural.

:: Replace and clean air filters. Look under your fridge and clean the dust bunnies out.

:: Make sure your windows, doors, roofs, and basements are properly insulated.

:: Install and use ceiling fans instead of air conditioning when you can.

:: Compost your food waste either with a countertop composter or start a building-wide initiative.

:: Is your street lacking trees? Contact www.milliontreesnyc.org.

:: Buy Energy Star appliances but remember to keep them maintained in order to reap their benefits.

:: Support your local community garden or park – find out more at www.nycgovparks.org.

:: Buy in bulk if you have the space. It saves money, energy and resources.

:: Nix the car and join a pay-as-you-go car membership club.

:: Don’t toss away – find someone who will “re-purpose” your no-longer-needed furniture, electronics, etc.

:: Forgo the dry cleaners and wash by hand or find your local CO2 cleaners or wet cleaner.

:: Pests are inevitable – skip the toxic fumes and use an eco-friendly exterminator.

:: Educate yourself on NYC’s 25-year sustainable future plan at www.planyc2030.org.

:: Unplug small appliances when not in use and plug electronics into a power strip for easy on and off – avoid phantom energy loss – your wallet will thank you

I was fortunate enough to spend 3 hours of my day last week with Tony Robbins.
Probably the most amazing motivational speaker of all time.  Tony had 15,000 people up on their feet all screaming and hugging each other. We were all total strangers but by the time he was finished it is was as if we all knew each other very well. So I just wanted to share some of what I learned from him on that day.

5 ways to have an extraordinary life

1. Raise Your Standards
2. Turn your “shoulds” into “musts”
3. Shift your identity
4. Create and develop new rituals
5. Who you spend your time with is who you become. Think about this one. We become who we spend our time with the most.

he said that 80% of wealth is physiology.
and that you need to become like a kid again and be fearless. take chances, be resourceful
and that the science of achievement produces the best results.

he said that people feel your motive. this is key!
and to do what matters and make a difference.
not only to succeed but to enjoy it!! feel your success like a kid would.
scream, jump up and down and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

he said that emotion is created by Motion.
that focus = feelings.
and that human being have 65,000 independent thoughts a day.
so don’t get caught up in habitual thinking. because what you think about DOES happen.
and last, Boldness is always rewarded.

best,

Sharon

i want to share this book that i am reading called, “ageless” by suzanne somers
it’s a MUST, MUST READ! i can’t stress how important it is that you read this book. weather you believe suzanne or not it will educate you on so many different levels. it’s truly inspiring, amazing and a quite frightening!
i actually feel like i’m receiving my PHD in biology, female and male. and i can’t tell you how thankful i am that suzanne wrote it. she’s finally answered all of the questions that my doctors have never been able to. enjoy and be well.
best,

sharon

http://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Naked-Truth-Bioidentical-Hormones/dp/0307237249/sr=8-1/qid=1161644002/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0211838-6322549?ie=UTF8