It’s Earth Day today, a day when as many as a billion people around the world will be taking notice. Some will be celebrating what they love about the world we live in with walks in the woods, picnics with families and friends, neighborhood clean-ups, poetry readings, and just some quiet time outside. Others will […]
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Easy #EarthDay Action: Go Paperless
Though many of us have already cut back on the amount of junk mail we receive and documents we print, here are five resources that will help you get to almost zero paper in no time. What strategies do you use to save paper? 1. Swap your print catalogs for digital catalogs via Catalog Spree 2. […]
“Green” Easter
How do you celebrate Easter? At our house, it’s a time to enjoy the rebirth of Nature, the renewal of our spirits, and the arrival of a long-anticipated Spring. We try hard not to get caught up in the commercialization of this holiday and don’t go overboard making big flashy Easter baskets or buying lots of […]
Reusable Holiday Gift Bags Make Wrapping a Snap – and Reduce Use of Plastic Bags, Too.
305views Why do I love reusable holiday gift bags? Let me count the ways: One, they save me a lot of time. It could take five minutes to wrap a gift the “normal” way: cutting paper to fit, folding and taping it, then swirling some ribbon around it to make it look extra pretty. With […]
Quick, Homemade Jams and Applesauce in Beautiful Jars Make Special Holiday Gifts
Want to make your own food gifts for the holidays? Here are two recipes – one for homemade cranberry jam courtesy of Whole Foods, one for homemade applesauce courtesy of me – that are simple, delicious, and guaranteed to inspire anyone who receives them to lick her lips! HOMEMADE JAMS FROM CRANBERRIES This recipe cooks […]
If you get flowers for Mother’s Day, here’s how to make them last.
Are you getting or giving flowers for Mother’s Day? Whether you buy them from your local florist, have them delivered, or arrange flowers you’ve cut in your own garden, these recommendations, provided courtesy of Organic Bouquet, will help you keep them happy in their vase for as long as possible. When the flowers arrive (or […]
Are You Ready for Earth Day? Best Tips for Pets, Parties, Beauty & Your Budget!
Happy Earth Day! To honor this day of environmental action and awareness, we’re highlighting some of our most popular Earth Day posts. We’d also love to hear how you’re celebrating this day devoted to Nature, the environment, and how we humans interact with both. Please share your suggestions and tips, and have a great day. […]
Think Twice Before You Buy Hershey’s Kisses for Your Valentine
982viewsThis Valentine’s Day, before you cover your sweetheart with Hershey’s kisses, or toss a few of those treats into your kids’ lunch box, consider the alternative: organic, fair trade, bite-size bars made from cocoa produced by companies that care about people and the planet. Why not Hershey’s? The company has been under fire for years […]