Author -- Amy Whitley

May 10, 2010

  • Organically Grown

    Around here, spring is finally in the air…which has me scrambling to find warm weather clothes for my kids!Are you ready for spring and summer fashion? Hand-me-downs and second-hand finds are a godsend, but when you need to fill out that wardrobe with new clothes, where do you shop? (…)

April 21, 2010

  • Staying on the Green Bandwagon

    You know how the easiest way to stick to a diet is to not bring 'problem' foods into the house in the first place? (…)

March 17, 2010

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? (…)

February 11, 2010

January 26, 2010

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. (…)

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. (…)

November 11, 2009

October 29, 2009

  • Unwanted Holiday Junk Mail? Opt Out!

    Believe it or not, Christmas is coming.
    At least, that’s what retail companies will have you think. And we all know what that means: ‘tis the season for the onslaught of catalogues and junk mail. (…)

October 13, 2009

  • Kick it to The Curb

    Recycling. It's eco-living 101, right? For most of us, it’s second-nature by now, and if your area offers commingled curb-side recycling, it’s even easier than ever, isn’t it? (…)