Skip the plastic pumpkin buckets and throwaway paper sacks in favor of these no-waste green Halloween Trick-or-Treat bags. * Use an old pillow case the kids decorate themselves. About three inches from the top on each side cut out a wedge of fabric to make a handle. You can sew some basting stitches around the […]
When I went searching for Halloween candy that I’d feel good recommending to you, it took me a while to find some that met my criteria. It needed to taste good, of course, but also be made from organic and natural ingredients, no GMOs, and no artificial nothing. I’m happy to report I’ve found a […]
1.8kviewsHere’s a list of my Top 10 Green Halloween decorations. What’s so green about them? They: * minimize plastic and trash * use less energy * can be easily reused or recycled, and * save money. Halloween is fun, but it shouldn’t be one of those holidays that breaks the bank or trashes the planet. Here […]
Valentine’s Day is for lovers – and for people who love Nature, too! Here are a few natural ways to celebrate your special someone, with thanks to Fresh Flowers for sponsoring this post. Candles – Choose candles made from beeswax or soy as opposed to petroleum-based paraffin. They’ll burn cleaner and smoke less. I prefer […]
Green living doesn’t need to stop when you take a vacation. An increasing number of properties are available that offer close-to-nature lodgings that tread lightly on the earth. Our sponsors at Perfect Stays, a UK-based rental or “letting” agency specializing in unique homes for holidays, special occasions, and short breaks, has drawn our attention to […]
If right about now you’re really fretting about the commercialism of the holidays, take a deep breath, settle back, and click on the SoKind Registry. It’s a one-stop way to give meaningful gifts without getting caught up in the expensive “more stuff” trap that often bogs down even the most conscientious among us. The registry […]
Bats get a bad rap on Halloween. They’re the ultimate symbol of spooky, creepy creatures that most people would rather not come across. But that’s not fair! According to Christina Kocer of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Northeast Region, bats are among the most valuable animals on the planet. Christina says why, in this […]
Mother’s Day has become a gigantic shopping event. Next to Christmas and Valentine’s Day, consumers spend more money for Mother’s Day than they do for any other holiday in the year. This year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Mother’s Day survey, Americans will spend $20.7 billion! That amounts to an average of almost […]
