Even though a “green Christmas” means you’re cutting way back on gift-giving this year, you may still want to give friends and family members some token of your love and appreciation. Consider these earth-friendly options that won’t break your bank. They’ll help simplify your holidays, too. Your time! * Give friends or family with small children […]
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Give to Your Favorite Charity During the Holidays or Whenever You Shop – At No Extra Cost to You
I honestly believe people should spend less money during the holidays and focus more on creating lifetime memories. But when you do shop, wouldn’t it be great if you got something more for your money than the material item itself? What if you could donate a percentage of every online purchase you make to your […]
Pity the Poor Thanksgiving Turkey
Pity the poor Thanksgiving turkey. Fattened up all year, it’s devoured in a matter of minutes, eaten as leftovers for days thereafter, and then long forgotten – until next Thanksgiving, at least. If the turkey is the “Broadbreasted” variety – which most supermarket turkeys are – it’s life has been particularly bleak. After being bred to produce an […]
A Green — and Cheap — Halloween: Top Ten Tips
Here are the top ten tips for a “green” Halloween. They’ll save you money, too! 1. Reuse costumes. Tap into the treasures hidden in your closet or attic to pull together a fun, no-cost costume (it won’t take any longer than going to the mall, and will be a lot cheaper). Trade costumes with friends […]
Earth Day 2008 Wish List
With climate change on the upswing and even dogs needing to worry about exposure to toxic chemicals, I’ve come up with five things I’d ask Mother Nature for this Earth Day 2008 if I believed wishes really came true. * President Bush signs a bill that will cut U.S. greenhouse gases 50% – starting tomorrow. […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN: More Money-Saving Eco Tips
One of the biggest obstacles to “going green” is the perception that eco-living is expensive. The following choices not only don’t break the bank, but actually help consumers save money. * Improve fuel economy – Gasoline is at an all-time high of $3.50 a gallon. Improved fuel efficiency means you travel farther on every gallon […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN – Make the Earth Friendly for Pets, Too
This Earth Day, it’s important to consider the environment not only for its impact on Mother Nature and our human health, but our favorite furry companions as well. In the first study of its kind, Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that companion cats and dogs are polluted with even higher levels of many […]
EARTH DAY COUNTDOWN: The (Green) Maelstrom
I feel like I’m caught up in a maelstrom of green, green, green! After spending thirty years slogging through the environmental trenches, we seem to have had an “overnight success.” Protecting the planet is all anyone seems to be talking about these days. In fact, as someone who used to be leading the pack, I […]