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. (…)
September 22, 2009
- Giveaway: EcoSMART Plant & Garden Value Bundle
In the spirit of yesterday's topic, A Fall Garden for All, today we're partnering with EcoSMART to help one lucky reader win a Plant & Garden Value Bundle containing; Weed and Grass Killer, Garden Fungicide, Garden Insect Killer and Insect Repellent — all made with EcoSMART's child, pet and environmentally friendly formula. (…)
September 21, 2009
- A Fall Garden for All
Victory Garden Bounty Circa 1941-1945 on Flickr
The fall garden used to be something that only experienced backyard growers took on. (…)
June 17, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Squirrel In The Attic
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
June 5, 2009
- Great Green Giveaway: NoPlastic.ca
I think by now most of us know we as a society and a planet use too much plastic on a daily basis. (…)
June 3, 2009
- Recycled Note(book) Of The Week: Esta Sketch
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
May 28, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: AC Bohman Designs
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
May 26, 2009
- One Less
You can gradually reduce the carbon footprint of your baby with Baby Pottying or Elimination Communication. (…)
