Giving green gifts at Christmas time doesn’t have to cost as much money as you might think. There are more ways to green up your buying than just considering the product materials and the manufacturer. Buying locally or making some of your own handmade gifts will green up your gift-giving in no time. Read more…

One thing I love the most is a non-toxic cleaning product. I don’t think I really ever considered the thought of green cleaning supplies until I had my first baby and sat her in a bouncy chair in the bathroom doorway breathing the ‘clean’ air. Even if you aren’t a mom yet, don’t wait until you have a baby to make the switch to non-toxic cleaning products. Read more…

Have you heard?…method products help detox your home by giving you the opportunity to get clean and stay green. This year method is offering a special gift when you purchase $20 worth of products from retail stores or online stores (excluding method.com) between October 1st and December. Read more…

We found the best place to take a carbon footprint test. This site asks the best questions that can really give an accurate score. Taking a carbon footprint test can help you determine if and how you can reduce your impact on the earth by reducing your carbon emissions.

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We live in a 3 bedroom house with 2 adults and 2 children (the test only asks for adults though.) Read more…

Recently I received a green tip newsletter about organic meat. The daily green tip was basically about buying organic beef because the grains the cows eat are free of pesticides and hence organic and sustainable farming is supported. I was a bit frustrated at this tip because here are authors who claim to be experts on the topic of green living when in all actuality, organic beef isn’t what is best. Read more…