At any moment my kids are going to come running through the door ready for the weekend to begin (I’m ready too!). I thought I would share a few of this week’s green happenings before bedlam sets in. Tristin & Tyler launch a new site Two of my favorite eco boys, Tristin and Tyler (along…
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Crafts to Make with Kids
Unseasonably warm weather in the northeast makes it hard to fathom that the holidays are fast approaching. Many of us look forward to the time off from school and time together as a family-that is until those dreaded words are spoken: “Mom, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” It’s like nails on a chalk board…
Me, Me, Me and You Too
Happy Friday everyone! This has been an interesting week-bouncing from fleece to shorts and back again. Before jumping into the weekend I wanted to share a few quick things with you. With only 10 days to go until Halloween, I wish I could tell you that our costumes are set and we are ready to…
Project Green Challenge: Going From Disposables to Reusables
Teens Turning Green is a student led movement that educates and advocates for environmentally and socially responsible choices. About a year ago this amazing group of teenagers went head to head with the giant retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. They were outraged that A & F was mandating their teen employees wear a fragrance containing phthalates,…
Patagonia Shoe Giveaway and More!
Recently I mentioned on Facebook and Twitter how awesomely green Patagonia is. The company is about as groovy green as they come-they have in place a program called Common Threads where they take back old outdoor garments for recycling into new fibers. They are now partnering with eBay, the world biggest online second-hand marketplace, to…
5 Ways to Green Your Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is a staple in every home and yet it’s rarely discussed. It needs more recognition. It’s a necessity- right up there with food, water and shelter- and our toilet paper choices are impacting the environment in a big way. One would think that having three boys would actually help conserve toilet paper…
Go Green and Swap This Halloween
Halloween is one of those holidays that’s easy to love- it’s a chance to stay local, spend time with neighbors and check out all of the creative costumes. The costume catalogs are already flooding our mailbox and my kids have spent endless hours discussing and debating what their Halloween costumes of choice will be this…