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 18, 2008
- Avoiding Flame Retardants In Cozy Children's Pajamas
With the turn of the seasons and the cold weather, you might be looking to buy your children new pajamas. Or, if you are like me, new pajamas are given the night we decorate the tree. (…)
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 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 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 29, 2008
- Hide Those Plastic Bags Quick! The Green Police Are Coming!
Shhhh . . . the green police are coming.
I had a party to celebrate my 40th birthday and invited several of my “green” friends. (…)
October 27, 2008
- Fall Cleanup With A Little Elbow Grease And Manpower
Leaves blowing around the yard may be a discouraging sight to the tidy landscaper, but with the right lens, leaves covering the ground can be seen as ample opportunities. (…)
October 25, 2008
- Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
It's Gardenvisit.com's 10th anniversary, and to celebrate they are giving away free eBooks throughout the month of October. (…)
October 22, 2008
- Hard To Be Green When You Need To Dry Clean
Help! My healthy, green lifestyle has produced a serious conundrum. On one hand, I am making genuine progress with my health. (…)
October 16, 2008
- Seeing Green In November: The Energy Crisis On All Ballots This Year
It's the middle of October and election day is fast approaching. (…)
October 6, 2008
- What Does Buying Local Mean To You?
What does the term "buy local" mean to you? There is an increasing push for people to start buying local foods and products of late. I think it's a great idea. (…)
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 25, 2008
- Becoming Part of Your Child's Classroom
It's a month into school, and the opportunities to become involved in my daughter's classrooms are plentiful. (…)
September 24, 2008
- When Fresh Water Becomes the New Oil
I was shocked last week to learn about the Great Lakes Compact legislation that was sent to Congress two weeks ago. (…)
September 19, 2008
- Go Green and Get Happy!
What is the key to happiness? Does happiness correlate with wealth, demographics, reputation, attitude, etc.? (…)
September 17, 2008
- Walking the Talk
When I realized I was ready to take the next step in my journey going green, I signed up for the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) Leadership Program. Their mission is to recruit, train and support a network of volunteers who improve their surrounding communities and schools through environmental service projects protecting our water, cleaning the air, restoring the land and saving energy. (…)
September 16, 2008
- All It Takes is Some Green Talkin'
You never know what yakking about green issues is going to elicit. (…)
