November 17, 2008
- Shop Responsibly this Holiday Season
For many people, Christmas has become a very commercial holiday. It has shifted from being a season of giving, to being a media circus and it has become a season of excess. This year tailor your shopping to be a bit more responsible and ethical in the items that you buy. (…)
November 12, 2008
- Voluntary Simplicity in a Bad Economy
One of the biggest misconceptions that people have about living simple or living in a frugal manner is that it means great personal sacrifice. (…)
November 10, 2008
- Green Gratitude
Autumn brings not only a rash of holiday events, but birthday parties for my two sons. (…)
November 7, 2008
- Sometimes, I'm a Big Green Hypocrite!
I am, by no means, perfect when it comes to green living.
There are many, many things I know I can easily replace in my home that consume energy. I can easily do more.So why don't I? (…)
November 6, 2008
- Save Energy & Win Green With The Home Depot
The Home Depot is running a “Save Money. Save Energy. (…)
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? (…)
November 3, 2008
- Filtering For Change
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm blogging for The Man. (…)
October 31, 2008
- Think Green and Party On!
Autumn signals party time in our family. (…)
October 28, 2008
- A Very Merry Green Christmas
Christmas is probably the number one most wasteful holiday. We go crazy on gifts, food, decorations, party supplies, etc. So what can we do to GREEN up the holiday? (…)
October 24, 2008
- What's on Your Reading List this Winter?
If you're a homesteader like I am, or even just a beginner or veteran gardener, chances are, you've got some books on your list to dive into now that the outdoor growing, harvest and preservation season is just about over. (…)
October 20, 2008
- When Good Food Gets Wasted
Have you ever wondered what kind of stuff people find in dumpster bins? Think it's all rot, filth and mold? Better think again! (…)
October 17, 2008
- Green Doesn't Grow On Trees
Recently, I walked through our backyard and checked every tree and there wasn’t one coin or bill dangling from the limbs. (…)
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 2, 2008
- Finding Simplicity by Going Scratch
When I first wrote this article, I was gung-ho all fired up about a campaign I started on my blog called Going Scratch. That was nearly a month ago. (…)
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 29, 2008
- Money Saving Green Tips
While the idea of going green is generally a popular lifestyle choice, there is a commonly held perception that going green is more expensive. This is true - many suggestions to go green end up being more expensive than the old way of doing things. So to help inspire you in your efforts to go green, here are some frugal ways to make a smaller environmental footprint while making your pocket book happy! (…)
September 26, 2008
- Let's Eat Cake
I’ve got a sweet tooth that, when satisfied, can wire me for a peaceful calm, but also causes me to spend a ridiculous amount of money and occasionally compromise my health for a pleasure that comes and goes so fleetingly. (…)
September 22, 2008
- It's Getting Cool: 5 Easy Ways To Warm Up
With the temperatures dropping and fuel prices soaring, you may be wondering how to stay warm this winter without going broke. (…)
September 19, 2008
- Aluminum Foil or Wax Paper for an Eco Friendly School Lunch?
I love getting emails from readers and recently, after I posted about Eco-friendly school lunches, I got an email from a reader asking a very "Eco" good question. (…)
September 18, 2008
- Pick a winner - of the fruit and veggie variety, that is!
For the past few years, my family and I have gone to a local farm each fall to pick some of our own vegetables. (…)
