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My small way of helping small business owners
Have you ever wanted to buy more from Mom and Pop stores, instead of the big chain stores? I know I have tried to spend my dollars with more small businesses, especially local ones, in the past year. With the economy still struggling,…
Feel good bean bag chair
How cute are these bean bag chairs from Pottery Barn? Want to know what's even better- they are filled with 100% recycled polystyrene and Styrofoam. If Styrofoam can't be totally eliminated yet, at least it can make its way into…
A Safer day in the Sun, plus a giveaway
It seems to be inescapable these days, everyone is talking about finding a safer sunscreen or sunblock. As someone who spends a lot of time at the beach, and is very fair skinned, I am a major buyer of sunscreen products. The EWG…
Leave a lighter footprint on vacation
Forgive me for my lack of recent posts as the dog days of summer have made me a bit lazy. I am finding it tough to get out of vacation mode with the hot weather and beach-filled weekends. As I write this, yet another thunderstorm…
Is a vacation from Blogging ok?
Remember summer vacations when you spent all day outside and went to bed early because you were that tired? You went barefoot because it was easier, and showers were taken outside. I just had one of those glorious weeks. We…
A Toothbrush made of Money?
Have you ever wondered where your old dollar bills go once they are barely recognizable? I found one answer in the new Source toothbrush by Radius. They are using a blend of recycled US dollar bills, recycled flax and recycled wood…
Healthy Snacks from Plum Organics Plus a Giveaway!
You know it must be good when you child won't give you back her EMPTY container because she thinks there is at least one more squeeze left. My daughter Madison's new favorite snack is the Plum Organics 100% Mish Mash fruit snack. It's…
Splurge or Steal: Antique Glass Jars
There are so many ways you can decorate with over sized glass jars. You can create a terrarium and watch it grow. Or fill with sand and a (soy) candle for a romantic touch. With a leftover from my wedding decor, I filled a…
Last minute green ideas for Father's Day
Here's a quick list of some Father's Day gifts for those of you who haven't picked out anything yet, and you know who you are...Titleist Pro V1 AAA Recycled Golf Balls (36 Pack)For the golfer in your life, see if he'll notice any difference…
A "greener" wallet for Father's Day
I know we would all like more "green" in our wallets, but in the meantime, how about choosing a "green" wallet? Would you believe this wallet is made from recycled ties? I love finding products that are upcycling. It's only $23.99,…
Calling all Starbucks fans!
This is a must have for any coffee fans like me. Occasionally I splurge and get coffee on the go at Starbucks, and I don't remember my fancy stainless steel thermos. I now can at least reduce my carbon footprint by getting this…
Recycled uniforms at the World Cup Soccer event
USA TODAY photo The almighty FIFA World Cup tournament began on June 11, and a number of teams are kicking-off a new tradition. Nine teams, including the US Soccer team, are all wearing jerseys made from recycled plastic…
From suit jacket to pillows?
I love these pillows from Hillary Cosgrove's Etsy shop! They are Alphabet pillows made from discarded suit jackets. What a great way to recycle your dated suit jacket. Check out her Etsy Shop and view a number of other unique items.…
Book Review of Farmer Jane by Temra Costa
Farmer Jane: Women Changing The Way We Eat, by Temra Costa is a must read for anyone that doubts one person can make a difference. This book profiles 30 women participating in sustainable farming in some capacity. Some are farmers,…
Newest recycled product from Preserve on my wish list
Preserve is one of my favorite companies because they recycle materials into great new products. They take #5 plastic and remake it into toothbrushes, tableware and more.Newest addition to their product line: the MiniIt's the perfect…
Sunday visit to Codman Community Farm
What could be better than watching the excitement in a child's eyes while she watches baby chicks watch her. It was an amazing sight that I won't soon forget. We had the pleasure of visiting Codman Community Farm in Lincoln, MA today.…
A safer candle for your home. M. Carlesimo review
I love scented candles as much as the next person. It's lilac in the summer and spiced pumpkin in the fall. Except lately I have been thinking twice about lighting up. I keep reading articles about the toxins released in the…
The first harvest
The basil is massive, the strawberries are in, and we got our first batch of salad greens. I am so excited to see all the new growth on our vegetables, it amazes me how much they grow each day. I did an experiment with the salad greens.…
Green Decorating Ideas for Summer Parties
This image is from Apartment Therapy's re-nest article about green decorating tips and I find it so inspirational as you start to think about decorating for this weekend. There are so many items you can bring in from…
Host a greener party for Memorial Day
This is the weekend that kicks off the summer party circuit. Get ready for great BBQ's, lawn games, and warm weather. It's also a time when we tend to have a casual attitude towards presentation and use paper plates and plastic cutlery.…
Boston's Earthfest 2010
Boston's 2010 Earthfest, sponsored by 92.9 Radio, was a wonderful event. I took my daughter and met up with a friend and her two kids early on Saturday morning. We are both interested in organic food and gardening and looked forward…
