458viewsThanksgiving is one of the easiest holidays to green up. With the focus on giving thanks rather than gifts, we honor not only our family and friends but Nature’s bounty, too. 1. Simplify the day. Celebrate being with those you love. Don’t overdo the cooking – and savor whatever you make. Linger over dessert, play games, watch football or a favorite […]
Why focus on mostly free Mother’s Day gifts? For starters, none of us needs more stuff, no one needs to spend more money, and goodness knows, the planet doesn’t need more trash (which is what wrapping paper and a lot of trinkets turn into after the holiday is over). Don’t Miss: Mother’s Day: Shopping Spree […]
Sick of filling your kids’ Easter baskets with candy made from artificial ingredients, nasty food dyes, and synthetic fragrances? Me, too! That’s why I’ve tracked down the best organic Easter candy to put in your kids’ baskets this year. Read on for links to organic chocolate bunnies, peanut butter cups, jelly beans, and even DIY […]
Sure, you like saving energy. But you like cozy lights, too, right?! Here are 7 energy-saving holiday lights so warm and twinkly even the Grinch would like them. And so will you! Energy-Saving Holiday Lights LED String Lights – Here’s a link to a wide variety of options for energy-saving holiday lights. They’re twinkly, […]
Before you ask “Santa” to bring you a new washing machine, a set of cool wireless speakers, or maybe an updated flat screen tv, pass him (or her) a copy of the ENERGY STAR Holiday Gift Guide. He – along with you and everyone else shopping for appliances, electronics, and even new holiday lights – […]
Ever hear of “Green Monday”? Evidently, it’s the biggest shopping day in December and the second biggest online holiday shopping day of the year, right after Cyber Monday post-Thanksgiving. In fact, Green Monday so big, it’s also known as Cyber Monday 2. Green Monday got its name in 2007, when eBay reported that its busiest […]
My favorite gifts to give are those that make a whole bunch of people happy at the same time. I think you’ll like this idea too, which is why I’ve created the Incredible Buy One Give One Holiday Gift Guide. I love BOGOs! BOGOs are companies that give someone in need a free gift every […]
On Giving Tuesday, here are 12 charities worthy of your contributions. They’ll thank you, the people they help will thank you, and Mother Nature will thank you, too! Nature and WildernessAlaska Wilderness League leads the effort to preserve wild lands and waters in Alaska. I’ve served on their board and worked with them on many […]
