Growers and Grocers

Now the schools are out, the camping begins.  Whether it’s with an organized camp or you just head out with your family, either way you still need gear.  When you’re planning on what to take with you, now is the perfect time to pack green. 
There are a million good reasons to think green when camping […]

When it comes to following the fashion trends of the celeb set, it’s a lot like window shopping.  You can admire from afar, but the stuff isn’t entering your closet.  It’s just too cost-prohibitive.  After all, we’re not all making $25 million a picture.  But every once in awhile, a bargain hits, and this time, […]

Just when you think you’ve heard of everything, something new comes along that changes all that.  EarthShell has come up with a way for you to have your veggies … and then some.  They have a new line of disposable plates and bowls that are made from renewable crops of potatoes and corn.
They are sturdy, […]

I had the opportunity to attend the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show 2009 Conference in May and was intrigued by all the vendors.  It was a little overwhelming for me, trying to come up with a plan of action.  But once I got going, I got into a rhythm and mentally began creating my dream kitchen as […]

As schools begin to wrap up across the country, it is time to think green while out and about.  And it’s not difficult.  Here are just a few tips everyone can do:
Look locally for fun outings. Creativity can be found in the most unassuming places.  When you go on those outings, carpool or rent a hybrid.  
Planning […]

When it comes to “being green” at the grocery store, it’s more than just buying organic items.  Being environmentally conscience also extends to buying items that create less greenhouse gas to get the items from the water or ground to your shopping cart.In a recent issue of Self magazine, they shared some excellent tips to […]

I never seem to have an umbrella when I need one.  You know the drill.  You go to the store, and it’s not raining.  As soon as your purchases are rung up and you’re about to set foot outside, the sky opens up and it’s pouring.  Where’s your umbrella?  In the car.  Murphy’s Law and […]

I love a good tote bag.  Nothing is more evident than when you look in the backseat of my car.  I’ve amassed quite a collection of tote bags, purchased from everywhere from grocery stores and online to even winning one by sending in a tip on conserving water.  I’m always on the lookout for a […]

If you’re a fan of British import Jamie Oliver and his Food Network show Jamie at Home, it should come as no surprise that he likes to garden.  And these days, when more and more people are trying to trim their budget a bit, gardening is a terrific way to do just that.  Besides being […]

I was in OfficeMax the other day and saw a whole display of TerraCycle products. I grabbed the pencils and went on my way. Checking out the website, I sat and watched the video on their story page. Three years of perseverance, worm poop and reused soda bottles… and voila!  The first-ever Eco-Capitalist company.
TerraCycle  might have began […]