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. (…)
January 20, 2010
- Recycling Plastic Markers
My daughter, Hannah, is almost 5 years old and she loves to draw. She'll use whatever's on hand but her favourite drawing tool, by far, is a marker. (…)
January 18, 2010
- Green Resolutions for 2010
I consider myself to be pretty environmentally responsible. I work hard to reduce my consumption, to re-use items I already have and to recycle the things that I can't re-use or re-purpose. (…)
December 28, 2009
- Why I Drink Tap Water
There was a time when I wouldn't dream of drinking tap water. I'm not even really sure why that was anymore, but I think it had to do with my perception that it was somehow less than. (…)
November 16, 2009
- Planning for a Green Holiday
The holidays are approaching really quickly. Far more quickly than I would like, in fact. (…)
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. (…)
October 21, 2009
- Returning Food Packaging for Reuse
I love to shop at my local farmer's market. I am very lucky to have a great local market with both summer and winter seasons, and a wide variety of vendors. (…)
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. (…)
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. (…)
May 20, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Little Green Cards
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
May 13, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: JustUsWomen
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. This week's Recycled Note Of The Week comes via JustUsWomen's etsy shop. (…)
April 21, 2009
- Minimizing Your Plastic Footprint: Glass Dharma Giveaway
Keeping the Earth Week fun moving right along, today as promised we have more great green products for you to win, more Earth Day tips, and bonus links to keep you clicking green all week long. (…)
April 20, 2009
- Let's Get It Started In Here: The Naked Binder Giveaway
Most of you have probably heard by now that Earth Day is just around the proverbial corner, slated for this upcoming Wednesday, April 22nd. (…)
April 14, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Purple For Maddie
Today is little Maddie's funeral, and in remembrance her parents have asked everyone to sport a bit of purple for the day, in memory of a beautiful little girl who left this world too soon, but left it brighter, warmer. (…)
April 13, 2009
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reinvent!
In my opinion, the word “reinvent” should absolutely be added to the “R’s” of recycling- as in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reinvent! (…)
- Recycled Scarf Giveaway Winner!
The winner of the recycled scarf giveaway is commenter #2, The Green Yak!
Congratulations, and happy! Monday.
April 9, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: The Craft Pantry
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
April 3, 2009
- Recycling Yarn For Green Knitting (And A Giveaway!)
As MacKenzie touched on in her February 5th article, knitting is a great and relatively green hobby. My mom has found a way to make it even more eco-friendly –- by using recycled yarn. (…)
April 1, 2009
- Recycled Note Of The Week: Moderne Motive
Every week or so we use this space to feature a recycled note or three from some of our favorite online sources. (…)
