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Organic Beer for an Eco-friendly St. Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is quickly coming up – March 17th, and if you’re an adult and planning on going out, or having some friends over for a drink then it’s smart to drink green. I’m not a fan of hard alcohol, so I can’t help you there, but I do like green beer. Not green [...]

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Eco-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up March 17th. Actually, I don’t know too many families who go all out for St. Patrick’s Day. Usually, it’s more of an adult holiday. Still, just in case your eco-family is looking to get their green on this year, below are some fun and eco-friendly ideas. Cute Recycled and Eco-minded St. Patrick’s [...]

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Top 10 best green holiday books

Now that September is here, holidays a plenty are soon arriving. Get ready to green your holiday season, with these top 10 best green holiday books… 1 - Celebrate Green: If you only buy one green holiday book, make it this one, because it rocks AND covers all the holidays. Read my full review. 2 - I’m Dreaming [...]

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Green Halloween Joins Green America!

For anyone who thinks their green actions can’t make a substantial difference in the world, I’ve got two words for you, “Green Halloween®.” Green Halloween is an amazing program that’s swept the nation and created a massive rethinking about how we celebrate Halloween in the United States – and I’d guess in other countries too. [...]

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Celebrate Buy Nothing Day 2011 Instead of Black Friday

I’ve been celebrating Buy Nothing Day for years. This year, I’m even more encouraged to celebrate, because Buy Nothing Day falls on November 25th, my birthday. Buy Nothing Day was originally launched by the folks at Adbusters, and it’s pretty simple to participate. Buy Nothing Day encourages people to skip the Black Friday madness and [...]

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2011 Green Family Holiday Gift Guide

Whether you’re looking for homemade eco-gifts, affordable green gifts, zooming green gifts for kids, the perfect green book or a stunning green play kitchen or eco-friendly dollhouse – you’re 100% covered with this eco-friendly holiday gift guide. Keep this page bookmarked, as I’ll be adding some new treats to it throughout this holiday season. Green [...]

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Happy First Day of Autumn – Here’s How to Celebrate the Fall Season

Autumn is my favorite season. Here in Oregon, it’s rainy and cool, but not too cold. The trees look amazing, the air smells crisp and everything is cozy. Here are some nice, eco-minded ways to kick off the 2011 fall season… Clean up the land: National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is this Saturday, September 24, 2011, [...]

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Go Green with National Costume Swap Day

Normally, eco-friendly Halloween costumes are hyper expensive. But, what if you could get one or more green Halloween costumes for FREE!? Yup, free. If you’d jump at that chance, then you’re in luck, because not only does National Costume Swap Day spare you from purchasing new and expensive costumes, but it’s a great way to celebrate an eco-friendly Halloween. National Costume Swap Day officially [...]

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Grinch & Angel Awards of the Week

This week I’ve got a round up of Grinch-minded rants and also some people who deserve angel awards for their good holiday deeds. The Grinch awards go to… 1. Parents who act like dopes and make the holidays all about money and stuff – I’ve seen a lot of lame parent behavior this season, but [...]

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DIY Less Expensive & Eco-Friendly Day Before Gift Baskets

Green gift baskets make excellent holiday gifts. I think it’s better to shop early (if you do give gifts) because early shoppers tend to be more savvy about green criteria and price. Anytime people are crunched for time and hit the stores, it seems like they buy more than they mean to. However, sometimes you [...]