December 11, 2008
- Holiday How-To, Green Edition
The Holidays can be a tricky time of year to navigate while staying green and not going over-budget. (…)
December 9, 2008
- The Green-Eyed Monster
No one ever said that attempting to live an eco friendly lifestyle makes you a better person. It doesn't give you super powers. (…)
December 3, 2008
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Create Happiness
This week's eco-friendly note selection comes from Earmark Invitations, and a visually inspiring card beautifully printed using soy-based inks and 100% recycled paper. (…)
December 1, 2008
- Cold Weather Roadblocks to our Green Schedule
I feel like we got into a green groove this spring. The weather got warmer and we started walking everywhere. (…)
November 28, 2008
- Recycled Note Of The Week: My Good Greetings
This week's Recycled Note Of The Week comes from My Good Greetings, whose beautifully designed custom photo cards, invitations and stationary are printed on 100% recycled, carbon neutral paper which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified. (…)
November 25, 2008
- Green Resolutions Anyone?
It dawned on me today that since summer ended time seems to be moving in fast forward and the new year is fast approaching. What better time for me to meditate on my New Year's Resolution! (…)
November 19, 2008
- Taking The Next Step
After my son's first surgery in January, I stepped back and took a good long look at all facets of my life, which resulted in an epiphany of sorts. (…)
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 13, 2008
- Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Green Edition
Christmas is Not Your Birthday is an initiative started by the brains behind CoolPeopleCare.org, in an attempt to redirect the typical holiday hub-bub and excessive consumerism surrounding the holiday season with local outreach, outward thinking, and overall giving. (…)
November 10, 2008
- Green Gratitude
Autumn brings not only a rash of holiday events, but birthday parties for my two sons. (…)
November 5, 2008
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Norie & Lee
I found this week's recycled note of the week at Norie & Lee, an Etsy shop dedicated to fun, lighthearted, and 100% recycled greeting cards. (…)
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? (…)
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? (…)
