Archive for the ‘Eco Friendly’ Category

  1. Mom’s Day Green Gifts

    May 7th, 2010 By: Brittany

    Still looking for a great Mother’s Day gift. Check out these creative and green gifts to help spark your gift giving!

    Bamboo bowls From Bambu

    Sustainably harvested bamboo and comes in mouth-watering colors like yellow, berry, red, cayenne, blue corn, chocolate, kiwi green, green apple, naked and black. These bowls are fabulous for mom’s who love to cook, serve, and entertain.

    EGGLING – $12

    EGGLING – $12

    This little egg planter is just the thing! The egg-shaped pot is made of unglazed ceramic and you can choose from basil, cactus, red pepper, mint, lavender, or strawberry. Great for any mother.

    Organic cooked meal

    Organic cooked meal

    What a great way to celebrate your mom with a little home cooking. Local farmer’s markets are back in full swing. Pick up some local organic foods, and prepare a awesome meal for mom.

    Green Clean

    Green Clean

    Why not offer your service for a day helping mom clean. Offer to clean non-toxic cleaning supplies. Look for biodegradable products, which are often washed down the sink after use, and cleaners without chemicals hazardous to the environment, such as phosphates. You can also give mom a gift certificate to a green cleaning service in your town.

    Eco Spa Pampering

    Eco Spa Pampering

    What mom doesn’t like to be pampered? Take your mom on a luxurious and relaxing day to the spa. Many cities now offer a plethora of organic and eco-friendley products and services to please everyone.

  2. Eco Friendly Babies

    January 7th, 2010 By: Brittany

    With so many babies being born and many families deciding to bring little ones into the world, Dr. Greene talks about great eco tips and recommendations to help from pregnancy to bringing baby home.

  3. Still Looking For That Perfect Eco Gift Still…

    December 16th, 2009 By: Brittany

    Green Gift Ideas from Terri Bennett on Vimeo.

    Fun, Affordable, & Eco Friendly Toys from Terri Bennett on Vimeo.

    Still looking for those perfect eco gifts? Here is a video to set you in the right direction.

  4. Looking To Stay Eco Green For The Holidays

    December 9th, 2009 By: Brittany

    Eco Friendly Pet Toys

    Eco Friendly Pet Toys

    Have yout bought anything yet for the pet in your life?  Squeaky dog toys made of 100% organic cotton and natural dyes from plants and minerals. Made with a low-eco impact, the pink caterpillar and green lizard are certified non-toxic, chemical-free, saliva resistant and have a reduced allergy level.

    Find it at: Uncommon Goods

    Pea's In A Pod Baby Clothes

    Cute embroidered cap, bib, booties and bodysuit inside gift box. Soft 100% organic cotton.

    Find it at: Babies R Us

    Sustainable Soy Candles

    Sustainable Soy Candles

    Made entirely of natural materials, our Soy Candles offer an environmentally responsible take on ambient candlelight. Each of our votives is hand poured from a blend of highly renewable soybean, vegetable and beeswax oils in a recycled-glass cup.

    Find it at: Pottery Barn

    Electricity Usage Monitoring Devices

    Electricity Usage Monitoring Devices

    his revolutionary power strip prevents that waste. Plug your main device (computer, TV, etc.) into the primary outlet and its peripherals (printer/scanner or VCR/cable box, etc.) into the others. High-tech sensors know when you shut down the main device, and they cut off everything else.

    Find it at: Terrapass

  5. Wonderful Recipes

    November 27th, 2009 By: Brittany

    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups lentils
    • 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
    • 2 orange, red, or yellow (or a mix) bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dices
    • 4 scallions, thinly sliced

    Directions

    1. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook lentils until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop further cooking, and drain again.
    2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and tarragon. Add drained lentils, bell peppers, and scallions; season well with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

    Asparagus and Crab Salad

    • 1/2 pound cooked lump crab meat ( if you can’t tolerate crab substitute it for fish)
    • 1/2 tablespoon rice wine
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 Thai chile, finely minced
    • 1 green onion, minced
    • 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
    • 1/4 cup honey-roasted chopped nuts of your choice

    Directions

    1. Combine crabmeat, rice wine, soy sauce, lemon juice, chili, and green onion.
    2. Blanch asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
    3. Toss asparagus and crab meat mixture in a salad bowl. Top with nuts and serve.

    These are two recipes are amazingly good and healthy. We have tried them in our house and have had much success!

  6. Green Living

    November 24th, 2009 By: Brittany

    Easy ways to go GREEN.

    1. Find local farmers and co-ops. More and more local and organic farmers are cropping up all over. Many sell organic eggs, milk, meats and vegetables.Go to LocalHarvest.org to find one in your area.

    2. Learn to reuse. I have heard of many creative ideas on how people reuse. For the most part more people are reusing such things as metal water bottles, grocery bags, and even old clothes.

    3. Eat sustainable fish. Sustainable fish are often more healthy for you and the environment. Check out Blue Ocean Institute.

    4. Cut down on paper use. This could mean opting for paperless bills or phone books.

    5. Fill up the fridge. Not only will this let you stock on, but it saves energy when its fuller.

    6. Plant a small garden. Most homes don’t have much room for a garden, but you can grow many vegetables and herbs on your patio in planters.

    7. De-clutter your mailbox. Get rid of junk mail. Go to OptOutPreScreen.com for more info.

  7. Eco-nize Your Halloween Fun

    October 21st, 2009 By: Brittany

    It’s that time of year again. Time to pull out the orange and black decorations to showcase our Halloween spirit. What better way to have fun with the family then do make the decoration together. Since this year we are in a green mind set why not set out to find some great Halloween ideas that can be re-used, reduced, and recycled.

    Egg Carton Bats

    Materials:
    Egg carton • Black Paint • Googly Eyes • Yarn (any color) • String • Scissors • Glue • Paint Brush

    Directions:

    1. Separate three cups from an egg carton using scissors.
    2. Cut out part of the bottoms of each end cup to look like bat wings.
    3. Paint all three cups black including the underside and let dry.
    4. Glue two googly eyes and yarn for a mouth on the middle cup.
    5. Thread a string through the top of the middle cup to hang.

    Toilet Tissue Roll Bat

    Materials:
    Empty Toilet Tissue Roll • Black Paint • Black and White Construction Paper • Scissors • Glue • Black and Red Marker

    Directions:
    1. Paint toilet tissue roll black and let dry.
    2. Trace two bat wings and two triangle shaped ears on the black paper and cut out.
    3. Cut two small triangle shaped fangs, a small circle for a nose and two circles for the eyes from the white paper.
    4. Glue on construction paper pieces to the toilet tissue roll.

    Why not make some cookies from scratch. Simple sugar cookies are great Halloween treat for parties or family fun. [ continue reading ]

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