Eco-friendly grilling tips & recipes
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Does Memorial Day launch your summer barbecue season? Try these ideas for a barbecue Mother Nature herself would love.
Eco-easy Mother's Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Mother's Day (as well as Father's Day) is a "no gift" day in our house. That being said, my children find it unacceptable not to give me anything. And truth be told, I always want to honor my own mother in some way, especially since we live 500 miles apart.
An Eco Easter
Monday, March 17, 2008
Rather than plastic grass, cheap baskets and gummy candy, you can enjoy an eco-friendly Easter that fits right in with the arrival of Spring.
Brilliant "green" jewelry
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
My husband surprised me with a beautiful diamond and sapphire-studded wedding band to commemorate our 25th anniversary. What made the ring even more special was that it was manufactured by a company that crafts its jewelry from recycled gold and earth-friendly gems.
Eco Undies, Sustainable Socks, Roses and Chocolates
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
Switching to clothes made from organic cotton can be a challenge. Most mall stores still don't carry much, and ordering online can be a hassle if the clothes don't fit and you need to return them.
Shopping for "green" spring clothes
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Buying clothes can consume a big chunk of your budget - especially if you have kids and teenagers. New clothes also take their toll on the planet, given how much water, pesticides and energy it takes to produce cotton, polyester and other fabrics. Meanwhile, "out of style" clothes can end up in the trash even though they still have a lot of life left in them.
Have a 'green' Christmas!
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Searching for an organic Christmas tree or the next best thing? Have we got options for you!
Shift your spending and make a difference
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
The Big Green Purse "One in a Million" Campaign is urging a million women to shift $1,000 of money they'd spend in a year anyway to green products and services that can help protect the environment.
Toys you can trust
Get the lead out
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
Though millions of toys have been recalled because the paint they were decorated with contained dangerous lead, don't despair. There are plenty of safe and healthy games, dolls, blocks and figurines to offer the children in your life.
Dishwashing dilemma
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Guess what? There's no restriction on the phosphorus content of dishwashing detergents, which may contain as much as 30 or 40 percent phosphorus.
Good grilling
Friday, Aug. 17, 2007
Summertime or any time, firing up the barbecue is a tasty way to make dinner special. Here's how to make it earth-friendly, too.
Bottled water be gone!
Friday, July 20, 2007
The more bottled water we drink, the bigger the toll it takes on the environment.
Zucchini, basil, peppers offer a quick fix
Thursday, June 21, 2007
"Quick-Fix Vegetarian" serves up 150 simple but tasty vegetarian dishes that can be prepared in "less time than it takes to have a pizza delivered."
Garden with ease
Friday, June 8, 2007
Love to garden but tired of the back-breaking effort required to dig around in the dirt? Ergonomic gardening tools are specially designed to give your hands and back a break.
Keep invading ants at bay
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Feeling antsy? Could it have something to do with that parade of annoying little ants marching across your floor and up over your countertops?
Candles for Mom
Friday, May 11, 2007
This suggestion comes to you thanks to Green Purse Alerts! subscriber Laureen in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. It's just in time if you still need a unique Mother's Day gift. But don't hesitate to hold on to it all year long and pull it out next time you're shopping for dinner, party or picnic candles or just want some natural lights to soften your mood.
Go a bit greener — for free
Saturday, April 21, 2007
In honor of Earth Day, Home Depot is kicking off its new Eco Options label this Sunday by giving away a million free compact fluorescents.
'Organic' doesn't have to mean 'expensive'
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Want to buy organic food but hate to pay the high price? Try these Organic Food Price Busters tips.
Breathe freely, wherever you are
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007
Could your home or workplace use a little fresh air? Don’t reach for a can of artificial air freshener.
Buy 'green' chocolate for Valentine's Day
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
If you’re looking for delicious chocolate to give to your loved ones (or yourself) on Valentine’s Day, “green” options abound.
Light bulbs to the rescue
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
Have you heard the news? Starting this month, Wal-Mart is putting fancy displays in all its stores to encourage 100 million consumers to buy at least one compact fluorescent light bulb as a way to save energy and stop global warming.
Buy safer cosmetics
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
Most personal care products sold today contain troublesome chemicals you’d probably want to avoid ... if you knew about them.