I admit it…I’ve already begun my holiday decorating. This year, I went straight from Halloween to Christmas…we’ll be out of town over Thanksgiving, so I figured that was a good excuse to leave those decorations boxed for another year. I was recently asked about green and eco-friendly decorating tips. I thought I’d share some of […] Read more…
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Green Tip Tuesday – Green Magazines
My latest “going green” commitment has to do with my addiction to magazines – remember my confession earlier this year? I must tell you, with joy, that so many magazines are coming out with digital subscriptions now – I love this techie time we live in. Slowly, but surely, I’m switching my subscriptions over to […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Bleach Replacer
Last week I was asked by Erin over at the Panache blog if I had tried any substitute for bleach. Here is the recipe I shared with her. (Oh and please check out her blog too…lots of useful information on trends and manners. She really gives you ideas to think about). Back to this whitener…I […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Green Cleaning Giveaway WINNER
Yes, I’ve been a slacker on the “Green Tips” lately, but, I promise, I have not been a slacker in trying to be more and more green in my home and life. I know that making your own “green” products at home can just simply be a bit much for some people. If you’re busy […] Read more…
In Pursuit of Crunchiness
For my “Green-Tip Tuesday” post this week, I’m going to share two of the changes I’ve made (and stuck to so far) in my ongoing pursuit to have a greener and more chemical free homestead – small step by small step. As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite blogs to read is Crunchy Betty. […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Carbon Neutral Blogging
I found this intriguing post today over at the Big Green Head Blog on how you can make your blog carbon neutral and therefore blog with a clear conscience. Here’s how it works: (visit 1 Blog, 1 Tree for more info). 1. You blog about this “my blog is carbon neutral” initiative (which originally stared […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Homemade Stain Spray
We ran out of stain spray! Yes, sound the alarm…this is serious. Do you have one of these? Or two of these? I know, innocent enough looking, right? Don’t be fooled though…trouble and stains always follow them around. So, when Pops sounded the alarm that We ran out of stain spray!, I had to remain […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Reusable Produce Bags
This week’s tip isn’t really as much of a tip as a reminder. We all know we should be using reusable shopping bags. Even if you don’t purchase them, you can find a lot of free ones out there – I got a variety this summer at different Music-in-the-Park festivals and farmer’s markets. Even if […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Carbon Footprint
Have you ever measured your Carbon footprint? I’d like to think ours is not that bad. We live in a tiny home, only use our air conditioner about 3 afternoons a year, heat with our fireplace and natural gas in the winter, drive minimally (aside from going to work). Then I realized we do seem […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Cleaning with a Twist
Have you seen these cleaning products before from Twist? I hadn’t until this weekend, but apparently they’ve been around since 2007. Sometimes I feel like I’m a hermit in a cave. They’re plant-based cleaning products. Though I can be persuaded, at times, simply to buy a product based on the packaging – and this may […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – The Scented Room
I’ll admit it, I love, love, love when my homestead smells good with scented candles, scented wax tarts, essential oils, or even mulling spices on my stovetop. I especially love wax tarts that are handmade with essential oils. I found some this summer at a Primitive store in New England that I absolutely adore. Truly […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – End Junk Mail
Junk Mail!! AARRRGGHHH!! Everyday my mailbox seems to have some in it even though I do what I can to make it stop. I think all it takes is a little diligence – and I possibly need to add some more. If you Google search “end junk mail” you can read all the statistics about […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Mosquito Control
My friend Nia is currently in Bali and being eaten alive by mosquitoes. So, I thought it appropriate to look up eco-friendly ideas on repelling these nasty vampire bugs. Here’s the first recipe I found on Care2.com: Mosquito Repellent Oil 10 drops essential oil (use oils such as basil, eucalyptus, cloves, geranium, peppermint, rosemary, lemon […] Read more…
Bella Petite – Sincerely, Nia
This week my good friend, Nia Peeples (who decided to take a much needed vacation) asked me and a few other “inner circle” friends to write guest articles for her Bella Petite column Sincerely, Nia while she’s away. Needless to say, I was excited and honored that she asked me. Nia and I tend to […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Computer Shutdown
Here’s my “Green” tip today. I found this one at The Daily Green (to read more tips from them, see link below). Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You’ll save an average of $90 of electricity a year. I always try to turn all my […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Household Cleaner
I love Borax. Even though it says on the box “laundry booster”, I use it for much more cleaning than just in my laundry. Here’s a quick little tip to create a general household cleaner. Mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, squeeze in one lemon and add 1 quart of […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – Clothes Cleaning
Here’s a little something to try this week and see if it works for you. If it does, maybe you can continue it throughout the year…. Switch to cold water washing. You can save 80 percent on energy used for laundry and save an estimated $60 a year. If you already wash in cold water, […] Read more…
Growing Green Post #3 – Green Gardening
I feel so fortunate that I’m able to write blog posts on “Growing Green” for my friend Nia’s site. It’s such an amazing site. Nia, alone, is an incredible friend beyond words. Then to be part of this group of incredible women who’s ideas, passions and inspirations create such joy for others…well, it leaves me […] Read more…
Monday – Green Update
Every Monday I’m trying to post the latest “green” information I’ve found along with a tasty vegan recipe – remember it’s Monday so go Meatless!! Monday Recipe Here’s a tasty recipe from vegweb.com. If you don’t know about Vegweb.com, you should really check this site out. It’s one of my go-to sites for vegan and […] Read more…
More Green, Vegan and Eco ideas for Everyone!
WOW, I’ve been reading about so many new and exciting Green, Vegan and Eco-friendly items lately that it’s just simply about time I do another share page. Before I forget, it’s Monday, so go Meatless!! If you need an idea for dinner tonight, here’s a quick recipe: Mexican Casserole Vegan Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta […] Read more…
Catching up
PHEW….it’s been a crazy month! More of a whirlwind actually. First, our last minute trip to France and the Cannes Film Festival for our friend Sam’s documentary premier, then returning home to find a kind of unmentionable mess, and then returning to work to find out we’re moving our office space after more than 10 […] Read more…
Radio Show Information
Being on the radio with Ann of Bella Petite magazine, Kim from Good for you Girls and my great friend Nia of Elements of Life (and so much more) was the biggest rush I have ever felt in my life….ever! I feel so incredibly blessed to be involved with such amazing, passionate and inspiring women. […] Read more…
On the Radio with Bella Petite and Nia
I’m so EXCITED! This Tuesday morning at 10 AM, I’m going to be on the radio with Nia and Ann Lauren for the Bella Petite hour which is broadcast on America’s Web Radio. Click Here to listen live or to download and listen after the episode airs. For more information on Anne Lauren (editor in […] Read more…
Gardenin’ Update
I’m truly having a hard time focusing right now with all the excitement and preparations being made for our upcoming trip to Cannes!! But I wanted to put up a little bit about what’s going on in the garden right now. This past weekend I was finally able to get out there and, besides doing […] Read more…
Savings Sites of the Week
I’m back with more websites to help you save. To see a complete list of what I’ve posted in the past check out my Stuff-to-Share page. I’d like to feature this site this week because not only do they provide valuable coupons, but they also pass along 60 percent of the profit they earn to […] Read more…