Waste Not, Still Want

Waste Not, Still Want

Stacy Koeckeritz isn’t just the owner of Eco-Thrift and Funktional. She’s also a believer. She’s a believer in her Fort Collins thrift stores because she looks at them as a service. She even compares herself to a folk hero. “I get to play Robin Hood,” Koeckeritz says....
On the Right Track

On the Right Track

Until a light rail (or any passenger rail, for that matter) manages to work its way out of the greater Denver area and into Northern Colorado, the most prevalent and obvious solution for public transit remains an old standard: the bus. Yet many residents don’t realize...
Ruling the Roost

Ruling the Roost

You may have already seen some fuzzy yellow chicks for sale if you frequent stores like Northern Colorado Feeders Supply, Poudre Pet or Murdoch’s. And you might be torn. Those peeping fluffballs are cute. Plus, they might lay “free” eggs. Point for the chickens. Then...
Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Every one of us has been guilty of wasting food. Maybe your eyes are bigger than your stomach at the dinner table or shopping hungry leads to impulse buys at Costco, but the result is almost always the same: perfectly good food ending up in the trash.  Food waste adds...
Getting Your Lawn and Trees Summer-Ready

Getting Your Lawn and Trees Summer-Ready

By Brad Shannon Tired of snow? Happy for spring? April is a great month to get started on this season’s yard work. Here’s some expert advice to get your lawns ready to show off. Get Those Lawns Green and Vibrant First up: your lawn and flower beds. Time to trim, clean...