On Saturday, I bought a big container of blueberries at the farmer’s market. We ate a lot of the them fresh, but I just put a bunch in the freezer to enjoy later this year. Read more…
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My husband and I were just having a conversation about phone books over the weekend. Neither of us has used one in a VERY long time. Read more…
Looking for a fast, energy efficient way to cook dinner? Get a pressure cooker. Read more…
I’m so excited about this! Yesterday when Elizabeth from Go Green Travel Green left a comment here she hinted that something big was in the works. She wasn’t kidding. Read more…
My husband upgraded his phone and gave me his old one, so even though technically there was nothing wrong with my old phone (except that it couldn’t send e-mail) I now have a new (to me) phone. And even though my new phone was a hand-me-down, I’m carrying a little eco-guilt about upgrading when I didn’t absolutely need to (although, did I mention that I can now approve website comments where ever I go?).
So what do I do with the old phone? Wisebread has a good answer!
When you were in school, how many times did you end the year with no paper left in your notebook, no pencil left to your pencil, and no ink left in your pens and markers? How many times did you chuck half-used erasers, and slightly nubby pencils in favor of shiny new ones when it was time to go back to school?
Packing school lunches can be a mess of foil, baggies, and plastic wrap. When lunch is over, there’s a small mountain of garbage left behind. Read more…
iwalk, is an International Walk to School to raise awareness for safer and improved streets, healthier habits and cleaner air. It started in 1994 in Hertfordshire County in Great Britain with just a few schools. Last year, millions of children, parents, and community leaders walked to school in 42 different countries. Read more…
A backpack or schoolbag is another common item on the back to school list.
Look for hand-me-downs and thrift store finds. Don’t be afraid to give the backpack a good wash. Give new life to an old backpack with iron on patches, ribbon and cord, or fabric paints.
If you need to purchase a new bag, look for a sturdy bag that isn’t too trendy. Explain to your child that you’re buying the bag to last for several years, not just one. Choose neutral colors. I still have and use the sage green canvas messenger bag I used for all four years of high school and through college. It’s classic and neutral, and it’s still in once piece, so I never felt the need to get rid of it.
If you need ideas for a new bag, check out these eco-friendly options. Read more…
Did you have a family member who sat in the corner at a party or holiday event, carefully folding up wrapping paper for future use? Maybe it was a grandma or great aunt who lived through the Depression and learned to save anything that was usable, maybe it was just someone who was thrifty and knew how to pinch pennies. What ever the reason behind it, saving wrapping paper makes good green sense.