I get invited to a lot of baby showers and that means I buy a lot of gifts for new moms. I think it’s really important to give eco-friendly gifts—better for the baby, mom and the environment. To buy eco-friendly baby shower gifts always choose items: • • · made from 100% natural materials that are chemical free, or • • · made from recycled products, or • • · that are Fair Trade products, or • • · that are reusable or recyclable. Most baby shower gifts fall into three … [Read more...]
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Why Buy Local?
Because you really can change the world with the power of your purse! Click to Enlarge Image Why Buying Local is Worth Every Cent Infographic by CustomMade … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day My Way – Buy Me a Groupon!
When it comes to gifts I am all about the experience rather than "the stuff". In fact, unless it is vintage Pyrex or Le Creuset I think I would rather not have to find a place for new trinkets, gadgets, or other products. I try to live with simplicity and minimalism in mind. I am constantly decluttering and pairing down. Accepting gifts that I don't absolutely need makes me a bit anxious. It makes me that way because I am worried about where I will keep it (whatever it is) that is out of the way … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Reuse Tea Bags
If you’re a tea drinker, you may be wondering what to do with all those leftover tea bags. This has only recently become a concern in our house. Before we started brewing our own Kombucha (fermented tea) we were just occasional tea drinkers, maybe a cup of sleepy time tea all around once a week or so. My 12 year old would also make iced tea here and there. We just composted our tea bags. As the quantity grew though I decided we might find some other uses for them. Here are a few things you can … [Read more...]
Get Ready for the Summer’s Eco Block-Buster with Team ENERGY STAR
If you have been reading this blog for any length of time then you know I am a big time movie fan. My first job was at a movie theater (which I then became manager of) and this was by design because a job perk that I got to see as many free movies as I wanted...me and unlimited friends and family. For years I saw just about every movie released. I often think it would be nice to get a movie theater job again because movies have become so expensive. Heck, I would gladly take on a part … [Read more...]
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