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5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Show Mom You Care

4:29 am in Eco Gifts, Eco-Friendly Gift, gifts, holidays, presents by Katie Nielsen

Mother’s Day is the quintessential holiday to celebrate some of the most important women in our lives but it can also be the perfect time to show Mother Nature some love. The best way to do both is to opt for eco-friendly ways to demonstrate your appreciation for mom. Fresh out of ideas? Here are [...]

The Three R’s of Easter: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

10:02 pm in Green, Green Living, food, holidays by Katie Nielsen

Aside from the religious significance of Easter, the holiday also presents an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth of the Earth. And while Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without the iconic emblems of the holiday including Easter baskets and egg hunts, following the 3 eco-friendly “R’s” can significantly make the holiday greener. Reduce Skip the fake cellophane grass; [...]

The Do-It-Yourself Holiday Gift Guide

2:52 am in Uncategorized by Katie Nielsen

With the economy still in the dumps and budgets tight, this holiday season is the perfect time to give creative, homemade gifts that mean more and cost less. Not the creative type? We’ve got easy ideas for everyone on your list that won’t cost you a dime.
For the Kids:
Recycled Crayons – Instead of throwing out [...]

10 Ways to Make Your Holiday Decorating Greener

3:55 am in Decorating, Green Tips, holidays by Kristen Banker

The holiday season truly does bring out the best in people…and the waste. With millions of blinking lights, chopped-down trees, and tons of packaging waste, the holidays have become an environmentalist’s worst nightmare. But take heart! We’ve got ten super easy ways to make your festive decorations even greener (pun intended).
The Christmas Tree
Whether you opt [...]

5 Ways to Have a Green Halloween

2:53 am in 未分类 by Katie Nielsen

October 31 will be upon us in just a few short weeks and children across the country are gearing up for one of their favorite holidays (second only to birthdays).  In the midst of decorating your home and finding the perfect costumes, take a moment to ponder how what you’re doing is impacting the environment.  [...]