Growers and Grocers

Heck, forget the kids, this is fine for adults too!  I am slowly but surely kicking the Ziploc sandwich bag habit, at least in terms of when I’m packing snacks and things for my son’s lunch.  Lately, I’ve been using reusable containers … better for the environment and better for my wallet.
This unique container from […]

The economic downturn is hitting everyone hard.  As a result, people are finding new ways to conserve: libraries are seeing an increase in use, more and more magazines and newspapers are publishing low-cost recipes, and according to the seed companies, people are planning to grow their own vegetables this Summer.
Sales at all the major seed […]

I hear that Jannifer Aniston takes a five minute shower and sometimes even brushes her teeth in there too.  Try as I might, I can’t get my shower down to five minutes.  Longer shower notwithstanding, I do try and be conscious of how much water we use as a family, and try to conserve or […]

Spring break is right around the corner for many students, teachers, and parents.  Many have yet to plan their trip. Are you in that category?  I know I am.  So as time begins to tick away, let me toss out some ideas to think about when going green during your next vacation

Stay close to home: […]

When it comes to laundry detergent, hand soap and even dish detergent, I am all about using products that are both better for us, and better for the environment.  Now there’s a new game in town, poised to give my regular arsenal a run for their spot in my cabinet.
Better Life Cleaning Products are plant- […]

I was reading this month’s NEA Today, which focuses on school projects that promote protecting the earth.  One particular article, 10 Ways to Go Green, highlights just a few of the numerous ways schools and the community can go green. I thought that listing a couple of them here might prompt others to make changes […]