Growers and Grocers

Back in July, Costco’s monthly magazine, The Costco Connection, discussed a lot of “green” efforts that the popular warehouse store had undertaken to be more environmentally friendly.  It turns out that their green issue took on a life of its own, as Costco members wrote in their suggestions, questions and complaints.
Two such Costco members, Chad McNair and Randy […]

We are inundated these days with green living advice, but often it’s doled out in sanctimonious or judgmental tones, which can leave us feeling unempowered and guilty. Sometimes the advice feels absolute, uncompromising: if you aren’t 100 percent green — from the food you buy, the car you drive, and the solar panels on your […]

I’m not ashamed to admit it…I watch Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. I’ve tried to deny it for years… I am a reality tv junkie. But sometimes, like tonight, it is actually helpful to watch crap tv.
Quick recap: Tori is pregnant. They just bought a house. They are trying to move the same day […]

When I walk into a bookstore, I just want to hug all of the bookshelves. I love books. Take a look around my house right now… there are about five bookshelves stuffed with books, there are books stacked on tables and on the floor, I have boxes and boxes of books packed away in the […]

Created by Vessel, the innovative product design firm that invented the overwhelmingly successful, award winning Candela lights,  the Guardian’s name matches its function.
With a portable lantern, which automatically illuminates during power failures, and a constantly lit plug-in base and charger, the Guardian utilizes warm white L.E.D.’s.
A longer lasting bulb that uses vastly less energy, light emitting […]

The Nature Conservancy understands how hard it is to continue to make green choices in our lives.  What they have done is asked for everyday people to submit their ideas and tips on how to incorporate more eco-friendly choices into our everyday lifestyles. 
Tips on how to be an Everyday Environmentalist include:
Care for your body – […]

It’s no secret that as shoppers grow more interested in sustainable and organic foods, producers and manufacturers become more eager to jump on board.
The Wall Street Journal’s recently-published list of “Five Green Goods Not Worth the Added Green,” is a good starting place for consumers weary of “greenwashing” and wary of products that simply don’t […]

In the August issue of Food & Wine, there are quite a few articles to help with your efforts to go green.  One I found interesting was about selecting Green Wine.  The author goes to great efforts to explain what qualifies as a “green wine,” as well as organic wines. 
In addition to the article on […]

After perusing the bookstore at my local mall, I strolled slowly and longingly past Yankee Candle Company. But because I made My Pledge to live a greener life, I’ve stopped buying my favorite candles. They smell good, but, let’s face it, they’re not exactly good for the environment.
But since then my house has been begging […]

In my continuing effort to find ways to go green, I came upon a website, Treehugger, that gives tips and ideas for going green in each area of your life.  The first one that caught my attention was how to “green your kitchen.”  They give 10 tips on how to do this, and I think […]