July 23, 2010
- Travel Green to BlogHer '10
In less than two weeks more than one-thousand bloggers of all ages, races and yes, sexes will descend on New York City. (…)
May 10, 2010
- Organically Grown
Around here, spring is finally in the air…which has me scrambling to find warm weather clothes for my kids!Are you ready for spring and summer fashion? Hand-me-downs and second-hand finds are a godsend, but when you need to fill out that wardrobe with new clothes, where do you shop? (…)
April 21, 2010
- Staying on the Green Bandwagon
You know how the easiest way to stick to a diet is to not bring 'problem' foods into the house in the first place? (…)
April 6, 2010
- Second-Hand Shopping
Thrift store teacup
There was a time in my life when I never darkened the door of a thrift store. (…)
March 31, 2010
- What We're Doing Wrong - Oh, The Plastic!
A couple of weeks ago I explained the events that led to my decision to 1) reassess my life and 2) write this series about it. If you haven't read that, I highly recommend it. (…)
March 30, 2010
- Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts for Busy Moms
It's the week of Easter and I have to assume I am not the only procrastinator — er, busy mom — who does not yet have her kids' Easter Baskets filled with goodies and awaiting the big morning. (…)
March 17, 2010
- A Little Inspiration Can Go a Long Way
I don't know about you, but March is my least favorite month. (…)
March 3, 2010
- Happy Healthy Eating: Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support your local farmer and keep fresh vegetables on the table. (…)
March 1, 2010
- Asking One's Self The Hard Questions
A couple weeks ago we invited another couple over for dinner and games. (…)
February 26, 2010
- LiViTY Outernational
Hemp and raffia clothing? A shirt made from recycled plastic bottles? Could such a product look like anything other than a potato sack? (…)
February 11, 2010
- After-School Snacks that Tread Lightly on the Planet (and your Grocery Budget)
If you’ve been following my posts here at 5 Minutes for Going Green, you know I’m all about taking baby steps toward eco-living. (…)
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 19, 2010
- The Dinner Co-Op: an Easy Way to be Green?
A number of years ago, an acquaintance of mine belonged to a dinner co-op. The concept was simple: four friends (living on the same block) shared the burden of the evening meal. (…)
December 17, 2009
- Dreaming of a Green Vacation
Those who read my site Pitstops for Kids know I’m a big fan of family travel, and when planning a trip and choosing accommodations, I do look at the environmental impact of my choices. (…)
December 16, 2009
- Package Sizing and Sustainability
My grocery buying habits have shifted over the years. Once upon a time (in a long forgotten age) I was a single university student living alone. Most of the food I bought came in small packages. (…)
November 19, 2009
- Great "Green" Toys
Last week, I shared some of my ideas for what makes a good kid toy. This week, I would like to share with you some sources and suggestions for toys that are durable, fun, useful and green! (…)
November 16, 2009
- Planning for a Green Holiday
The holidays are approaching really quickly. Far more quickly than I would like, in fact. (…)
November 11, 2009
- 'Add to Cart'
I’m a big fan of online shopping. (…)
October 29, 2009
- Staying Warm in the Winter
One of the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to use less fossil fuels- pretty simple right? (…)
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. (…)
