5 Eco-friendly Theme Parties

This weekend we had a 40th birthday for my husband and I almost cried at the waste. The fact that we are moving and have already packed most of our dishes made it that much more difficult to keep things eco-friendly. Besides using disposable dishes and leaving the food out so … [Read more...]

Boy's Life Features Green DIY Projects

If you have a cub scout or boy scout yor probably receive Boy's Life Magazine. For the past several issues, they've had green topics featured: green vehicles, ocean and reef conservation, eco-friendly fun, and sporting green. The newest edition, September 2008, features a … [Read more...]

Staying Green on the Go: Avoiding Eco-Guilt

While out for my monthly moms' night out last week, I was disturbed by my own request for more salad dressing. With 1/3 of my lettuce remaining, I could have easily gone without. Before I thought better of it though, my extra dollop arrived in a plastic ramekin on a side plate … [Read more...]

Back to School with EcoBrain: Green Up Your Bookshelf

I just found out about an online green living bookstore dedicated to providing quality educational materials with minimal environmental impact. With the rate of books we go through in our house, anytime I can get a digital version, I choose to download instead of getting a paper … [Read more...]

Check Out the Free Kid's DIY Workshops at Home Depot and Lowes

Sometimes it is hard to get children to do anything more than sitting around watching TV or playing video games. I like to see my kids go outside and play or use their minds for something creative. Derek's post about wood working projects is great, a fabulous way to inspire a … [Read more...]