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. (…)
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. (…) - Staying Warm in the Winter
One of the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to use less fossil fuels- pretty simple right? (…)
October 20, 2009
- Be Green for Halloween
When I was little my parents didn’t buy Halloween costumes, we created them; it was so fun. Believe it or not, it wasn’t until I became a mother that I realized the overwhelming choices in commercialized costumes and decorations. (…)
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? (…)
October 12, 2009
- Suburbs Have a Leg-Up on Greening
Last week Mireya Navarro reported for the New York Times on the greening of suburban municipalities. In Green and Greener in Suburban Towns Navarro highlighted the Long Island town of Babylon. (…)
October 5, 2009
- Join Us for the Eat Local Challenge
It is no secret that I love food. Local, slow, whole, delicious food. (…)
