So, you didn’t like the sweater Aunt Mary gave you for Christmas or the nickle plated earrings that you could never wear due to your allergies. You can admit it. You are among friends. Over the years, I have received my share of unwanted gifts and instead of putting them away deep in my closet, […]
Archives for December 2012
Homemade Christmas Gifts that Can Be Given All Year Round.
Who doesn’t love a homemade Christmas gift for the holidays? Whether it is jams, cookies, or picture frames, it adds that special part of your heart that a store bought present can’t deliver. This year I had a bumper crop of watermelon. I knew I had to do something with them but what? They ended […]
Furnace Replacement: Save Some Green with Higher Efficiency
Welcome Guest Poster, Allan Lake, owner of Good Guys Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. He provides some food for thought about whether it is time to replace your heating system: As a homeowner, deciding when to replace your furnace is one of the largest purchasing decisions you’ll have to make. This post will look at the main […]
A Sandy Hook Wake-Up Call. It’s Time for Action not Blame.
The whole weekend I have been numb with shock. Every time a news report appeared on the television, I hope that they would explain why Adam Lanza senselessly killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I need an answer where there are probably no answers. But this school killing is not the first. In […]
Leftover Tomato Paste: Easy Waste & Plastic Free Way to Save. {+Video}
You know you have made it when you friends refer to you as the Un-Waster. I can’t bear to compost old food. Well add tomato paste to the list of rescue food behind celery leaves, tomato skins, apple cores, etc. How many of you only need one tablespoon of tomato paste per recipe? Me. Waving […]
Conservation in Education. GP Hosted Panel Discusses How Biz Help
Georgia-Pacific’s Educational in Nature® program provides environmental education supplements for elementary school children. With the rapid growth in global learning and increased need for sustainability education, the company is seeking to expand its program. Over the course of four months, the company has sponsored two education based panel discussions in which I was the moderator. […]
Green Gifts for the Holidays for Her. Green Mama Approved
Lost about what green gift to get for the Green Her in your life? (Yes, the GREEN Her.) Maybe it is your mom, wife, sister or friend. And you haven’t gotten a F’in green conscious clue. So with a little help from my fellow green sisters, I am going to help you out. Funny thing. I […]
Green Christmas: 5 Easy Ways to Be Eco Conscious During the Holidays
I love the Christmas season. Every part of it! The holiday spirit, the decorations, and the parties. But can we combine consumption with green consciousness? Absolutely. Here are some easy ideas to keep your green sanity during the holidays. 1. Starts with the Christmas Tree: Go with the real version rather than the […]
