holidays

Are You a MomRising Mother of the Decade?

by Anna@Green Talk on May 9, 2010

Congrads are in order, people. I was named Mother of the Decade by MomRising.  (Click on the link.  I couldn’t embed the video.) Yep. Moi. Even Hillary Clinton and Michele Obama gave speeches about why I was named mother of the decade.  It is truly humbling. You shouldn’t be too surprised. Saving the planet is [...]

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10 Tips to a Green, Sexy Valentines’ Day

by Anna@Green Talk on February 14, 2010

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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 [...]

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My 2010 Resolution. Create More Messes!

by Anna@Green Talk on December 31, 2009

Updated 12/10/2011: 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 [...]

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Could your Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes Kill You?

by Anna@Green Talk on 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 [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day from the Mother of the Year

by Anna@Green Talk on 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

by Anna@Green Talk on 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

by Anna@Green Talk on 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

by Anna@Green Talk on 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 [...]

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Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

by Anna@Green Talk on 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

by Anna@Green Talk on December 12, 2008

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12/11/2011 See updates below: 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 [...]

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