A few years ago, my husband and I purchased some high-quality reusable shopping bags to use on our grocery shopping trips.  While we are pleased to be doing our bit to help the earth, we have found that in our household, we actually do have a need for plastic bags occasionally, to hold especially smelly [...]

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Learning how to be green can be intuitive in some ways, but in others it can be difficult. I just don’t think we always realize how our everyday actions have an impact on our future or our children’s future. I also find that others think of things I just haven’t even imagined. Looking online and [...]

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I have to admit to one big mistake or misstep when it comes to being environmentally aware and conscious in this world. Just like I’ve been with organization, I feel either organized or disorganized, I’ve fallen into the trap of trying to be perfectly eco-conscious or giving up and becoming eco-forgetful. Until I realized one [...]

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Being green aware doesn’t always mean making major changes in your life.  Sometimes, small changes can have a big impact.  Interested in cutting your energy consumption, reducing your carbon footprint, and maybe even reducing your electric bill?  A few small steps are all it takes!
Start out by paying attention to where and when you use [...]

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Oftentimes, many small changes that you can implement in your life will not only affect the environment - they can also help you save money.  As everyone knows, home heating costs are likely to be extremely high this year, and some minor changes may really help you reduce your energy costs as well as helping [...]

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It wasn’t too long ago when people went about their day, everyday, without thought of the effect on the planet of our actions.  As energy prices are soaring and more information is available about global warming, it’s important that each and every one of us understands our effect on the world.
Have you calculated your own [...]

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In honor of Halloween, I’d like to reprint an interview we did last year on Mom’s Favorite Stuff with the founder of Green Halloween:
Halloween is almost here, and we’re excited to bring you an interview from Corey Colwell-Lipson, the founder of Green Halloween. Green Halloween is a wonderful initiative so we’re thrilled to share it [...]

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