The other day I was at the gym and a woman next to me turned and whispered, “why is the gym so crowded? I have never seen it like this.” Of course, I smiled and replied, “new years resolution. Wait another 3 weeks and the gym will be back to normal.” Before the New Years, […]
Unwanted Gift: 5 Top Ways to Give Your Gift a New Home
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Greener Holidays: Sage Advice to Last You Through Gift Returns
For almost five years, I have been dispensing green advice. A regular Green Dear Abby. It just seem like yesterday that I started Green Talk. But, five years is a lifetime when it comes to web content. During those years, information and company change. As I updated my articles, I realize my old […]
How to Get Rid of Halloween Candy: Buyback, Candy Fairy & Math
October 31 is the day of candy overload. I don’t know about your kids, but mine guard their stash better than Fort Knox. I kid you not. Sure they get their usual couple of pieces the night of Halloween, but after that I limit their candy intake. (So, I think. Check out the nerds […]
Pingg Paperless Invitations: Even Your NonGreen Critics Will Love
Nowadays, I am finding that I am receiving quite more email invitations than I use to. However, when it comes to the “big day events” such as weddings and bar mitzvahs, paper seems to be rule of thumb. With such great online invitation websites such as Pingg and Paperless Posts, you can have your cake […]
