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November 20, 2008

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 11, 2008

  • Recycled Note Of The Week: Ecojot

    This week's Recycled Note Of The Week comes from Ecojot, a Canadian based environmentally friendly stationary line designed by Carolyn Gavin. (…)

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

November 5, 2008

October 31, 2008

October 30, 2008

  • Recycled Note Of The Week: Plantable! Cards

    This week's Recycled Note Of The Week comes via Round Robin Press, and their "playfully modern plantable cards."
    I'm quite smitten with plantable cards of all genres and varieties, mostly because what's better than sending a note that after being enjoyed can ultimately be recycled into something lovely and organic? (…)

October 29, 2008

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 25, 2008

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 15, 2008

October 14, 2008

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 3, 2008

  • I Bet You Can't Do This!

    Remember when someone would dare you? Taunt you. Tell you, you can't do something. You wanted to prove them wrong. Well, that's sort of my theory behind this post. (…)

September 19, 2008

  • Go Green and Get Happy!

    What is the key to happiness? Does happiness correlate with wealth, demographics, reputation, attitude, etc.? (…)