July 23, 2010
- Swaddle Those Bums!
Cloth diapering is one of my favorite ways to be green. For as many fears as people have about getting started with cloth, it is honestly much easier than you think it is. (…)
July 13, 2010
- Summer Green Isn't Easy
You know that old saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going"? (…)
June 3, 2010
- Do You Need a Reason to Go Barefoot?
Soles4Souls announced that National Barefoot Week is stomping ground again next month, June 1-7, 2010. I have been a fan of Soles4Souls and their efforts for a few years now. (…)
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? (…)
April 20, 2010
- Free Green Family Entertainment
Tomorrow, April 21, 2010, PBS will broadcast Food, Inc. If you haven't already seen it, now is your chance! (…)
March 17, 2010
- A Little Inspiration Can Go a Long Way
I don't know about you, but March is my least favorite month. (…)
March 8, 2010
- In Case You Missed It — March 1-5
Did you miss a daily dose of 5 Minutes for Going Green last week? (…)
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. (…)
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 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 16, 2009
- My own time… a "time in"
The air is crisp, and there are (almost) daily visits of "Jack" frost. The trees are just about completely barren and in town there's the buzz of holiday excitement. This past weekend we had our first local indoor Winter Farmer's Market. (…)
- Make Christmas Meaningful
Just walk in to any big box store and you will see what Christmas has become. It’s all about shopping and rushing around. (…)
November 19, 2009
- Great "Green" Toys
Last week, I shared some of my ideas for what makes a good kid toy. This week, I would like to share with you some sources and suggestions for toys that are durable, fun, useful and green! (…)
November 9, 2009
- Greening Up Isn't Just for You
This time of year, the urge to splurge on family is everywhere. (…)
November 3, 2009
- Greener Cleaning
It was just five months ago when my husband and I moved our family into an 1852 single-family farm home. (…)
