From the category archives:

holidays

10 Tips to a Green, Sexy Valentines’ Day

February 14, 2010

Metallica. I bet he gets some all the time.
A guest post from my husband (if he were ever going to write one. Well, sort of.)
Ah, the power of the words, sex and rock and roll. Everyone wants to be a rock star. Every since we were little, we pretended to be whomever is the fashion. [...]

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My 2010 Resolution. Create More Messes!

December 31, 2009

It occurred to me the other day that we are starting a new decade. One of those “duh” moments. But when I stopped to think about the last decade with its turmoil from 9/11 to our almost collapse of the economy, I can only wish that we are ushering in a new year full of [...]

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Could your Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes Kill You?

November 26, 2009

Photo by Matthew Moore.
Sorry to be so melodramatic, but I wanted to catch your attention. I know Thanksgiving is food and football. It happens to be one of my most favorite holidays. I absolutely love sweet potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce, and all the trimmings. So whats the problem? When I ask for Aunt Millie to [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day from the Mother of the Year

May 9, 2009

Yep. I was voted mother of the year. Didn’t you read the NY Times, WSJ, and MSN.com? I was so surprised that I nearly fell over in my seat when Janelle of Healthy Child, Healthy World sent me this video letting me know that I had won. Did I think I deserved it? You bet I [...]

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Take Care of the Earth and Yourself On Earth Day

April 20, 2009

With Earth Day fastly approaching, I have been pondering what should I write about. A list of 10 items on how to be kinder to the Earth? Earth Day announcements from various not for profits helping to make our world a better place? A gift guide to help you to change the world via your [...]

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Drink Organic Beer Responsibly

March 17, 2009

Think of wearing the “Green” on St Patrick’s Day or any day that is cause for celebration? How about just for kicking back watching March madness or your favorite football game? Watch this Grist Video by Umbra, who provides you with tips on how to drink more responsibility to take care of our Earth. Then, [...]

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18 Ways to Cure the Unwanted Gift Blues

January 7, 2009

Photo by permission of Kasia
It’s bright and shiny and often carries an equally bright ribbon. You open the box and you start to sweat when you look into the box. It can only be described as (shuddering…) the UNWANTED Gift. Maybe it is two sizes too big. Perhaps it looks like it has been sitting [...]

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Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

December 25, 2008

Watch this clever animated video with music by MC Lars on how to have a sustainable holiday. Yep. Santa in a Prius! Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, this video is a must see. Happy Holidays!

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Buy a Real Christmas Tree Just like Charlie Brown

December 12, 2008

Do you remember in the movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, when Charlie Brown picks up the only real Christmas tree, albeit a scraggly one, at the tree market store? He chose this tree rather than the big shiny aluminum tree requested by Lucy for the play. When he returns with his tree, the Peanuts gang [...]

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Green Christmas, How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season Book Review

December 8, 2008

Photo courtesy of Adams Media

Green Christmas, How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season is a mere 6 ¼ by 5 ½ inches in size, but packed to the gills with good advice, personal anecdotes, and tips to keep you on track to green your Christmas. The book written by husband and wife, Jennifer Basye [...]