March 11, 2010
- One Hour For The Earth
On March 27th at 8:30 p.m. cities and people all over the world are turning off their lives to help bring awareness to climate change. Last year more than 4,000 cities in 87 countries joined in. (…)
March 9, 2010
- A More Sustainable Towel
Since embarking on my green journey, I look at my product choices differently. Before buying something I ask myself about its environmental impact and ecological footprint. (…)
March 5, 2010
- Green Your St. Patrick's Day, Not Just Your Shirt
I grew up in a small village (population: less than 400) in the middle of Michigan that is incredibly proud of its Irish heritage. (…)
March 3, 2010
- Happy Healthy Eating: Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support your local farmer and keep fresh vegetables on the table. (…)
March 2, 2010
- Creative "Green" Date Nights
My husband and I are always busy with work, kids, our personal time, and sometimes it's hard for us to make time for our relationship. But it's always so rewarding when we do. (…)
March 1, 2010
- Asking One's Self The Hard Questions
A couple weeks ago we invited another couple over for dinner and games. (…)
February 26, 2010
- LiViTY Outernational
Hemp and raffia clothing? A shirt made from recycled plastic bottles? Could such a product look like anything other than a potato sack? (…)
- CREDO Mobile and the Solio Solar Charger; A Review
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't at least a smidge excited when, a few weeks ago, Tim from CREDO Mobile contacted me about featuring their company on 5 Minutes for Going Green. (…)
February 24, 2010
- Garden Dreams
Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had an unusually mild winter and an early spring. (…)
February 16, 2010
- I’m Finally Going Green (Again)
Let’s see. I have been going green now for about two years. (…)
February 11, 2010
- After-School Snacks that Tread Lightly on the Planet (and your Grocery Budget)
If you’ve been following my posts here at 5 Minutes for Going Green, you know I’m all about taking baby steps toward eco-living. (…)
February 10, 2010
- Have A Fair Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is getting close and that means lots of chocolate. The annual world consumption of cocoa beans averages around 600,000 tons per year. But do you know how your chocolate was made? (…)
February 9, 2010
- A Greener Olympics?
I live in suburban Vancouver, BC. This week the 2010 Winter Olympic Games will open in my region, and people are excited. (…)
January 26, 2010
- Why My Kids Ride the Bus
Because I make them.
It's as simple as that. (…)
January 25, 2010
- To Eat or Exfoliate?
I'm a food writer and a gardener. I never thought I'd say that — even to myself, let alone out loud — and yet, here I am. (…)
January 20, 2010
- Recycling Plastic Markers
My daughter, Hannah, is almost 5 years old and she loves to draw. She'll use whatever's on hand but her favourite drawing tool, by far, is a marker. (…)
January 19, 2010
- The Dinner Co-Op: an Easy Way to be Green?
A number of years ago, an acquaintance of mine belonged to a dinner co-op. The concept was simple: four friends (living on the same block) shared the burden of the evening meal. (…)
January 18, 2010
- Green Resolutions for 2010
I consider myself to be pretty environmentally responsible. I work hard to reduce my consumption, to re-use items I already have and to recycle the things that I can't re-use or re-purpose. (…)
December 28, 2009
- Why I Drink Tap Water
There was a time when I wouldn't dream of drinking tap water. I'm not even really sure why that was anymore, but I think it had to do with my perception that it was somehow less than. (…)
December 17, 2009
- Dreaming of a Green Vacation
Those who read my site Pitstops for Kids know I’m a big fan of family travel, and when planning a trip and choosing accommodations, I do look at the environmental impact of my choices. (…)
