Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ~William Arthur Ward As 2013 comes to a close and many of us are heading off on vacation for a few days, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what I’m truly and deeply grateful for. This year…
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News: Top 50 Healthy Blogger List, New Job and More!
Sometimes there’s a lot of news to share. It may not be earth-shattering news, but nonetheless I want to keep you involved and up-to-date on the groovy green goings-on. If you’re following me on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest or Instagram you could already be in the know. Sometimes I get giddy so I post things…
Groovy Green News and Updates
There’s a lot of green news to share on the Groovy Green front. Here are a few highlights to keep you entertained over the weekend. Lawyers Weekly Many of you know that I’m a recovering attorney. I practiced law for years and then jumped ship, but still manage to use my degree for many things…
A Day in New York City with Manilla
Headed to New York for the Day As many of you know I’ve been the Green-Living Expert over at Manilla for quite some time. It’s been a fun gig, but the Manilla funometer just went through the roof. For those of you unfamiliar with Manilla, it’s a free and secure service that lets you manage and organize…
Green Your School Fundraising
The school fundraising packet just arrived. Did you get yours? I browsed through mine and ended up circling wrapping paper, ribbons and more wrapping paper. Every year I scour the fundraising packet for stainless steel or reusable options. There are generally a few eco choices buried behind the piles of wrapping paper and chocolates. Every…
Photo: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
A photo really does speak a thousand words. It’s hard to believe 12 years have gone by. The memories are hard to shake. Memories of where I was, what I was doing, and who I was with. Memories of all those lost and those who experienced heartbreak. Just like it was yesterday. We all remember….
School Supplies and My Interview with The Wall Street Journal
School Supplies School supplies are covering every square inch of my living room floor at the moment. Notebooks, protractors, crayons, colored pencils and binders are everywhere. The tedious collection of school supplies began a few days ago when I had the sudden realization that school was about to begin and I had done nothing to…