Reusable bags are where it’s at. Are you in? Have you committed to using reusable bags whenever you can? Making an effort to use reusable bags is a simple change we can all make which will have a big impact on our environment. These days it’s pretty easy to accumulate a substantial stash of reusable…
Green Holidays
How to Find Non-Toxic Hanukkah Candles
Candles are such a big part of the holiday season for many of us. We crave certain scents this time of year that trigger holiday memories. Our family is getting ready to kick off Hanukkah this weekend and we are shooting for 8 days of candle lighting. When our kids were a bit younger we…
20 Holiday Gifts for Tween Boys
Who’s all done with holiday gift shopping? Not me. This year I’m at a bit of a standstill as I reevaluate what my three tween boys are into. They’re no longer interested in cars and trucks (unless of course they are remote control and fly). They are now a whole different breed. They are somewhere in between being a child…
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! How can it be Thanksgiving already? Ready or not, it’s here. In honor of Turkey Day I’ll be celebrating by closing up my laptop for a short break and spending some much needed time with family and friends. I hope many of you get the chance to do the same over this long…
Healthy Halloween in the House
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I’m all for staying local, hanging with neighbors and indulging a bit. This year I had a few extra days home with my kids thanks to Hurricane Sandy so we spent time creating and recreating Halloween costumes and decorations. While much of the East Coast is still reeling from the…
Five Tips to Green Your Barbeque
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and this year it’s bittersweet. Over the past few weeks our summer groove has finally fallen into place and I’m not ready to let it go. I admit there’s a slight craving for a routine-normal bedtimes, some sort of schedule and consistency. But I’m still…
4 Tips for a Healthy Fourth of July
When I was young I remember spending my Fourth of July impatiently waiting for the sun to go down so the fireworks could begin. To this day the Fourth of July still tops my list of summer highlights. In addition to fireworks we generally incorporate a local parade showcasing every imaginable type of truck or car…
