20 Gluten-Free Treats for the Holiday Season
It’s mid-December, which means it’s time for some holiday sweets. You won’t find wheat flour in any of these sweets, but it’s one ingredient you’ll never miss. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not, these desserts from cookies and candy to cakes and edible gifts, will make your holiday season complete. 1. Caramel Pecan […]
Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes
Nothing says romance like a cruelty-free Valentine’s Day. If vegan Valentine’s Day recipes seem like they’re out of your wheelhouse a little bit, don’t’ worry! We’ve got lots of ideas for you to choose from! There are even some ideas for entire menus, so this list really has way more than 10 recipes. 10+ Vegan […]
Holiday Prep Guide for Eco-Lovers: Festive and Green Home Decor
Do you love the holidays, but also the environment? There are plenty of festive ways to incorporate your green lifestyle into your home for the holidays. The first thing to always keep in mind is to simplify. Making things simple reduces costs, stress, and waste, and also gives us the time to slow down and […]
10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many. It’s a time to eat, indulge and spend uninterrupted time with family. It’s also a time for reflection. A time to think about what we’re thankful for and a time to think about how the choices we make impact our families and the planet. Although every day provides […]
10 Organic Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s the ultimate foodie day: Thanksgiving! But here’s something we’re not thankful for: Many traditional Thanksgiving staples, such as cranberries, green beans, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, rank among the top foods at risk for toxic pesticide residue, according to The Organic Center’s new Dietary Risk Index. Make this year’s Thanksgiving your healthiest yet with […]
7 Ways to Revel in an Eco-Friendly Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras will be in full swing this week, and while it may be a traditional festival of excess, that doesn’t mean it has to be wasteful. There are a lot of simple ways you can enjoy the Carnival and keep your eco-friendly wits about you. Hit the jump for our top 7 ideas! Recycle […]
Have an Eco Green Super Bowl 2014 Party
Planning your Super Bowl 2014 party does not mean you need to give up on your organic lifestyle. Here are some easy ways to plan your party and make it enjoyable for both you and your guests. Keep food choices local to cut down on packaging and transportation emissions from shipping long distances. Check out […]
Is Sugar Addiction Why So Many January Diets Fail?
We’ve survived the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, when rich, sweet treats come at us non-stop. Now is the season of reform, when gym memberships, cleanse books and weight-loss plans sell like gangbusters. The cycle has become so predictable, and disheartening, as our collective motivation to change our ways dissolves by February like […]
Salt Dough Ornaments
Working with salt dough is a fun and very inexpensive way to make some personalized heirloom ornaments this year. There is something so special about handmade ornaments. They give your home a personal feel and create lifelong memories for you and your children. They also make great gifts for friends and loved ones. Making these […]
22 DIY Alternatives To A Christmas Tree
Decorating Christmas tree with our family is probably among the best childhood memories we have. However, not everyone likes the idea of cutting down the trees, so people came up with an idea to replace them with artificial ones. And now, as the boundaries of imagination are only expanding, the most recent trend is […]
Your Organic Thanksgiving
Truly appreciate the earth’s bounty this year: Make your meal organic. Thanksgiving began as a harvest festival—a celebration and appreciation of the earth’s bounty. Now it’s easier than ever to honor that tradition with an organic, authentic, and delicious Thanksgiving feast. Look for local sources for your ingredients. Go to farmers’ markets and farm stands, […]
Eco-Friendly Ways to Decorate Your House for Halloween
Hosting a hoard of ghost and goblins for Halloween? No party is complete without spooky decorations, but most of the stuff now crowding the store aisles is made from plastic, toxic paints and synthetic fabrics. Setting the stage for a scary Halloween party doesn’t require all of this spending and waste. In fact, you can […]