Every year, we worry about what presents to give to our family, friends, and all the people in our lives. And every year, we worry about how we'll be able to afford it all. This year, why not make it affordable, easier and more personal? How about eco-friendly, DIY Christmas gifts? Here are some ideas:
1. Aprons - great gifts for the people who love to cook. Make it more personal by stitching a name on it or even a title showing off individual specialties.
2. Homemade Pastries - everybody loves food and always will appreciate a gift of homemade cookies or
Green Toys
by Louise October 27th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Shopping
At first, one may not realize that certain toys are more environmentally-friendly than others, but upon further consideration, it is easy to tell that it is possible to make green choices for just about any purchase, including toys! When shopping for toys, keep your eyes out for the following:
Wood - It might seem contradictory to encourage the purchase of wooden toys for the sake of the environment. However, wooden toys are not toxic to the environment like their plastic counterparts. Besides, wooden toys are always classy and can be passed on through generations.
Long-lasting - If you have to go for plastic, think
Wood - It might seem contradictory to encourage the purchase of wooden toys for the sake of the environment. However, wooden toys are not toxic to the environment like their plastic counterparts. Besides, wooden toys are always classy and can be passed on through generations.
Long-lasting - If you have to go for plastic, think
Green Life in Seattle, WA
by Jaclyn Abergas July 9th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Environment, Recycle, Reuse, Shopping
Dropping by Seattle, Washington? Be sure to check out these eco-friendly places.
1. Alexis Hotel
Alexis Hotel, in Seattle is part of the Kimpton Hotels and an active participant in the EarthCare: Eco Program designed to take care of the earth through responsible practice. As part of the EarthCare program, they promise to deliver premium guest experience while practicing and using earth-friendly products and services. All their corporate collaterals are printed on recycled paper using soy-based ink. All complimentary coffee at the lobby is organic, shade/grown or fair trade. They implement recycling programs for bottles, cans, papers, etc. Recycling bins are provided
1. Alexis Hotel
Alexis Hotel, in Seattle is part of the Kimpton Hotels and an active participant in the EarthCare: Eco Program designed to take care of the earth through responsible practice. As part of the EarthCare program, they promise to deliver premium guest experience while practicing and using earth-friendly products and services. All their corporate collaterals are printed on recycled paper using soy-based ink. All complimentary coffee at the lobby is organic, shade/grown or fair trade. They implement recycling programs for bottles, cans, papers, etc. Recycling bins are provided
Eco-Friendly Restaurants and Shops in San Francisco
by Jaclyn Abergas April 28th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Outdoor Ideas, Shopping, WebsitesCongratulations on living green! It's not easy to practice this lifestyle in modern times. In fact, what makes it harder is the loss of control outside your own home. It's easy enough to do it inside the house because you can control all the factors needed. You can segregate your own trash, grow your own food, reduce and reuse things and limit use of electricity.
But what about when you shop or eat out?
The bad news is that not a lot of shops and restaurants practice a green lifestyle just yet.
The good news is that there are places that contribute to
Being Green Can Make You Live Longer
by Valerie Mae Diola December 2nd, 2008 | Easy IdeasMany of you may wonder why being green can make our lives longer. Well, my great grandmother proved it. She died at the ripe old age of 94. However, I can’t remember lots of memories with her because she did not lived with us. She lived on a farm and did not use any vehicle for transportation back and forth to the farm. She walked and did some gardening a lot, too. The last memory I have of her was when I was still in grade school and she visited us in the
