July 5, 2010
- Washing the Dishes
We all have that chore that we hate around the house, don't we? The one that we leave until the last possible moment? The one that we would gladly never do again in this lifetime? (…)
May 27, 2010
- Plastic in the Dishwasher
In my last post for 5 Minutes for Going Green I explored the environmental impact of using the dishwasher vs. washing dishes by hand. (…)
May 7, 2010
- Dish Washing Debate
Chores are no fun. Not for me, anyway. All the same, there are some chores that I don't mind that much, and some that I really hate. (…)
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 31, 2010
- What We're Doing Wrong - Oh, The Plastic!
A couple of weeks ago I explained the events that led to my decision to 1) reassess my life and 2) write this series about it. If you haven't read that, I highly recommend it. (…)
March 30, 2010
- Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts for Busy Moms
It's the week of Easter and I have to assume I am not the only procrastinator — er, busy mom — who does not yet have her kids' Easter Baskets filled with goodies and awaiting the big morning. (…)
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 9, 2010
- A More Sustainable Towel
Since embarking on my green journey, I look at my product choices differently. Before buying something I ask myself about its environmental impact and ecological footprint. (…)
March 5, 2010
- Green Your St. Patrick's Day, Not Just Your Shirt
I grew up in a small village (population: less than 400) in the middle of Michigan that is incredibly proud of its Irish heritage. (…)
March 1, 2010
- Asking One's Self The Hard Questions
A couple weeks ago we invited another couple over for dinner and games. (…)
February 26, 2010
- CREDO Mobile and the Solio Solar Charger; A Review
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't at least a smidge excited when, a few weeks ago, Tim from CREDO Mobile contacted me about featuring their company on 5 Minutes for Going Green. (…)
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. (…)
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. (…)
November 23, 2009
- Re-Gifting in the Gift-Giving Season
I really do have some of the greatest friends.
This past week, I let my guard down and showed that I can't be Wonderwoman all the time. (…)
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 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. (…)
