Advantages to Shopping at the Dallas Farmers Market Vs Grocery Store

Posted on April 24, 2012 By kelliott (Edit) Leave a Comment
There are so many wonderful benefits to shopping at the local farmers market.

April Showers Bring May Flowers. And not only does it bring flowers, but it also brings fresh fruits and vegetables for the spring season. Since the farmers markets in Dallas are opening and many of you are thinking about those fruits and vegetables that are nice and ripe this time of the year, we thought this would be a perfect time to encourage shopping... [Read more...]

Celebrate the Planet with Earth Day Dallas

Posted on April 13, 2012 By kelliott (Edit) Leave a Comment
Celebrate the planet we all call home at Earth Day Dallas.

In order to make our planet a healthier, safer place to live, we have to come together to make a difference in our individual lives. Anything can help from recycling in your Dallas apartment to reducing the amount of trips you take in Dallas. Earth Day (April 22) is a global effort to educate everyone on how to live sustainably. Come learn how you can make... [Read more...]

7 Ways to Make Your Fitness Routine Green

Posted on June 29, 2011 By bgarner (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Have you taken the first steps toward living an eco-friendly and health lifestyle? If so we applaud for taking action in keeping yourself health and helping sustain our environment. We're sure you've been picking up green tips and exercising tips here and there, but have you combined the two? Have you figure out how to make your fitness routine green? If you... [Read more...]

Going Green Can Save You Money

Posted on June 12, 2011 By Chasity (Edit) Leave a Comment

At Fitzhugh Urban Flats we want to help our residents save money. This blog will periodically have tips on how to save where you least expect it. You can save "a lot of green" by living a "green lifestyle." First things first, monitor your energy use. You can reduce your monthly electric expenses — typically by as much as 15 percent, according to a recent... [Read more...]

Don’t Miss the Trinity River Wind Festival

Posted on April 10, 2011 By Chasity (Edit) Leave a Comment
wind-catcher

The Trinity River Wind Festival is a free event that will take place on the Trinity River on Saturday, May 14. This new event's focus sis to celebrate the beauty of the wide open spaces along the Trinity River. Bring your friends, family, and your kite out to the river. You can either fly your own kites or watch the some of the spectacular kite shows that... [Read more...]

Save Money by Saving Gas

Posted on April 3, 2011 By Chasity (Edit) Leave a Comment

The economic climate is one of the hottest topics on the news today. Most people are looking for ways to trim their budget, especially with gas prices continuously rising. According to DallasGasPrices.com, the average regular gas price in Dallas is $2.90. According to the Bureau of Transportation’s statistics, in 2008 the average passenger car got... [Read more...]

Observe Earth Hour by Turning Out Your Lights

Posted on March 26, 2011 By Chasity (Edit) Leave a Comment

Attention residents of Fitzhugh Urban Flats, please join us and show your support for Earth Hour by turning off your lights at 8:30pm on March 26th. In doing so, you will be joining millions of people around the world in your support of the fight against climate change. Once you have shown your commitment to Earth Hour, make a commitment to go beyond the hour... [Read more...]

Saving gas saves money

Posted on February 3, 2011 By Marcus (Edit) Leave a Comment
Dallas At Mid-Morning

The economic climate is one of the hottest topics on the news today. Most people are looking for ways to trim their budget, especially with gas prices continuously rising. According to DallasGasPrices.com, the average regular gas price in Dallas is $2.90. According to the Bureau of Transportation’s statistics, in 2008 the average passenger car got 22 miles... [Read more...]

Ways You Can Fill Up Less

Posted on December 30, 2010 By lrorke (Edit) Leave a Comment
Checking those tires can save you a lot of money!

The prices of gasoline are on a steady rise, once again and with Dallas having some of the worst traffic out there, it's no secret we would like to save when it comes to gasoline. There's no telling if it's going to last through the holiday or longer, either way these tips, courtesy of The Daily Green, will help you to control your cars gas consumption and... [Read more...]

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Posted on December 28, 2010 By lrorke (Edit) Leave a Comment
Recycle your tree into mulch!

Now that the year is coming to a close and the stressful time of year is almost past, it's probably safe to say you can start to take down your decorations. While most of the decorations will go back into a  box, you might have a problem doing that if you have a live tree, so find out how you can recycle it into to mulch. Bring your Christmas Tree to... [Read more...]

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