January 6, 2009
- New School Thinking
As we make strides to green our home and our lifestyle, we wanted to share our enthusiasm with the preschool where we send our two sons. (…)
December 29, 2008
- Holiday Card Wreath
Undeniably one of my favorite things about the holiday season is the holiday cards. (…)
December 22, 2008
- Reflecting On The Best Of 2008
As the end of the year draws near, we all get inundated with the "Best of 2008" programs, lists and commentaries. (…)
December 16, 2008
- Green Glue
Despite being sick for three days now, I have been expending all my energy to prepare for my big event this week. (…)
December 9, 2008
- The Green-Eyed Monster
No one ever said that attempting to live an eco friendly lifestyle makes you a better person. It doesn't give you super powers. (…)
December 1, 2008
- Cold Weather Roadblocks to our Green Schedule
I feel like we got into a green groove this spring. The weather got warmer and we started walking everywhere. (…)
November 25, 2008
- Green Resolutions Anyone?
It dawned on me today that since summer ended time seems to be moving in fast forward and the new year is fast approaching. What better time for me to meditate on my New Year's Resolution! (…)
November 19, 2008
- Taking The Next Step
After my son's first surgery in January, I stepped back and took a good long look at all facets of my life, which resulted in an epiphany of sorts. (…)
November 10, 2008
- Green Gratitude
Autumn brings not only a rash of holiday events, but birthday parties for my two sons. (…)
November 4, 2008
- The Undertow of Materialism
Trust me, I know how it is. You feel like you can just dip your toe into that ocean of consumerism this holiday season and walk away unscathed. Keeping it simple this year, you say? (…)
October 31, 2008
- Think Green and Party On!
Autumn signals party time in our family. (…)
October 22, 2008
- Hard To Be Green When You Need To Dry Clean
Help! My healthy, green lifestyle has produced a serious conundrum. On one hand, I am making genuine progress with my health. (…)
October 13, 2008
- Does Anyone Want My Lexus? IGO Car Sharing!
Car payments, leases, insurance, gas, parking, washes, maintenance, I-Pass… it all adds up. Before you know it, you are in over your head. (…)
October 8, 2008
- Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies
Autumn brings the best and the worst in the same season. (…)
October 1, 2008
- Is Walking Becoming Obsolete?
While I walked 20 miles each day for the Michigan Breast Cancer 3 day this weekend, I had a lot of time to look around and just think. One of my big realizations over the weekend was that we were the only ones walking around in the downtown, neighborhood and nature areas along our path. (…)
September 24, 2008
- When Fresh Water Becomes the New Oil
I was shocked last week to learn about the Great Lakes Compact legislation that was sent to Congress two weeks ago. (…)
September 17, 2008
- Walking the Talk
When I realized I was ready to take the next step in my journey going green, I signed up for the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Leadership Program. Their mission is to recruit, train and support a network of volunteers who improve their surrounding communities and schools through environmental service projects protecting our water, cleaning the air, restoring the land and saving energy. (…)
September 10, 2008
- Localvore Challenge
All summer we have been buying food at the local farmers market. Last week I signed up for the Green City Market's Localvore Challenge. (…)
September 8, 2008
- Starting at Square One
One of the biggest goals for me in my journey toward going green is eliminating paper products, especially tissues and paper towels. (…)
September 3, 2008
- Winter Gardening in My Favorite City
Earlier this week, some friends and I were talking about how to continue our weekly gardening play dates into winter. (…)
