“Hey Mom, I’m eco-friendly!” my 10 year old says to me as he wipes his mouth off on his sleeve.  “Very funny, now use your napkin!”,  I retort. Beach Bound Though we haven’t used paper napkins in a while, my boys...

Already halfway through summer and our routine is out the window.  And as I try and be creative with activities we can do to keep us busy during these long, hot, hazy days while we take a break from the traditional Three R’s of school –...

Over the last several years there has been a huge shift to the use of mineral make up.  Having made the switch about seven years ago, I can’t imagine going back to a liquid foundation. A quick review of the benefits of a mineral based cosmetic: ...

With tournaments abounding, summer vacations and extra daylight for outdoor activities, golf is in full swing so here are a few ideas to consider to green up your game along the way. 1.  If you want to play a truly “green” golf course, look into...

I love summer and having the boys at home but there are times when I’m racking my brain on what creative new activities we can throw into the mix of our traditional summertime fun. After all, there are only so many museum visits, lemonade stands,...

We all have to do it…gather up dirty “dry clean only” garments and head off to the neighborhood cleaners every week or so.  To help you clean up your dry cleaning dilemma, here’s a hit list of things to consider: Perchloroethylene or PERC –...

With so many different actions we can do to lessen our impact, EcoMinders can help us remember those various things.  Ecominders are easy-to-use, removable and reusable stickers with three lines designed especially for home, school & kids and office...

May is here and school is almost out!  What to do for those wonderful teachers who spend such critical time with our children.  Here are a few ideas to help bring a  smile to an educator’s face while being kind to our environment as well. Words...

Shop & Save Tip of the Week: 50% off Caroma High EfficiencyToilets In honor of Earth Month, here’s a little something that will not only save you some cash but also that priceless resource of water.  Caroma, (@caromausa), a leader in high...

In between bugs, balls and bouncing on the trampoline (and OK a few light sabers, dragons and dinosaurs), my boys enjoy drawing and painting when galactic or prehistoric inspiration hits them.  So I was glad to discover Clementine Art and try out their...

With the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day approaching, what will you do to appreciate or celebrate the world around us?  Here are a few soulful ideas to get you thinking. 10.  Spend a few minutes outside to decompress by taking three breaths. Be present...

courtesy stock.xchng, lusi Recently at our new Salvation Army store, I stumbled across a brand new and what looks like a never read copy of “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle for a buck.   My copy is worn out with sideline notes and a bit waterlogged...

As a big fan of mineral makeup, a favorite find I came across last year when needing to replace my brushes was EcoTools.  Earth-friendly cosmetic brushes incorporating bamboo handles, recycled aluminum and taklon bristles – a synthetic versus...

Does this sound familiar…here a bag, there a bag, everywhere a plastic bag?  If, for whatever reason, you are not yet bringing your own bags or tend to forget on most occasions, keep in mind these quick facts: 300 – 400 billions are distributed...

iStock image Aside from my fairly regular Ebay purchases and a few select magazine subscriptions, I used to love checking the mail everyday for newsletters, notes from friends, and invitations to great gatherings but with email, Evite and RSS feeds,...

Three Little Questions by Jeanne Blaisdell It recently occurred to me that as I begin to act on, purchase or do anything, I need to question and decide if it fits within the framework of improving the environmental habits that I have personally established...