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. (…)
August 20, 2008
- Connecting Green Families
When we had a difficult time finding an eco friendly kids summer program this year, we were amazed. There are your standard programs: arts, sports, dance, music and even How to be a Pirate or How to be a Princess camp. (…)
August 18, 2008
- Gardening Cures Depression
In the spring the boys and I started organic gardening at Lincoln Park Farm in the Zoo's The Edible Garden. Since then we have spent every Wednesday morning with our friends at the organic garden learning, farming, eating and weeding. (…)
August 11, 2008
- Our Journey with Food Allergies and Asthma
Soon after my oldest son decided he was done breastfeeding, he began to have fits in his sleep where he would thrash back and forth and bang his arms and legs against the crib. After receiving my videotape of Jack sleeping, Dr. (…)
August 1, 2008
- EcoChic Organizing
I'll tell you it is easy to be an organizer if you have no limits. But what about an ecochic organizer like me? My boundaries are simple. (…)
July 24, 2008
- Note To Self…Simple Ways To Green Your Daily Routine
When my family and I began this journey going green, we started with simple recycling. I am telling you- it is really addictive. (…)
July 19, 2008
- A/C Free in Chicago
What started as a joke with our neighbor has grown into a tiny obsession in our home. (…)
July 12, 2008
- Olive
My husband Andy has a wonderful saying when people ask us about our journey towards a green lifestyle in Chicago. He says " We are olive. (…)
