Category Archives: Holidays

Taking a spring break

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Laura B.

I will be on vacation from March 18-March 25. New posts will begin appearing on March 28. See you then!

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For Valentine’s Day, Try This

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Earth911. The amazing (and sometimes frustrating!) thing about Valentine’s Day is that it means something different to almost everyone. For those hard-to-shop-for loved ones, try some of these creative eco ideas and have a low-waste … Continue reading →

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Firs for the Fish (and the Fishermen)

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Donated Christmas trees, bundled and secured to the bottom of a lake, become covered with algae, which attract aquatic insects, fish and, ultimately, fishermen.

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Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. The real versus artificial Christmas tree debate replays itself year after year. But the truth is, each option has its own place on the naughty-and-nice list. Just a few short decades ago, displaying a … Continue reading →

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Earth911's 2010 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. Happy Holidays, Earth911.com readers! For the past 11 months, we’ve been hoarding great ideas, genius products and unique finds just for you. The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is filled with stuff for everyone on … Continue reading →

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Black Friday news compilation from Triple Pundit

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the stories at Triple Pundit. The Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States has turned into a commercial tradition with stories and malls opening in the wee hours to offer sales and other gimmicks. Many decry the commercialization of … Continue reading →

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10 elegant, inexpensive, homemade holiday gift ideas

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Mother Nature Network. Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider handmade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s and any holiday … Continue reading →

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Two on green Halloween from Earth911.

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Laura B.

10 Sweet Tips for an Eco-friendly Halloween gives ten tips for celebrating an earth-friendly Halloween, covering everything from sweeping leaves off the front walk to walking the neighborhood instead of driving. Recycling Gets Spooky includes some scary statistics about the … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Green 4th of July

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Earth 911. The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Summer’s hottest holiday will no doubt call for backyard barbecuing, fireworks and maybe even a dip in the pool. Here’s how to throw a … Continue reading →

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Green Your Love Life

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Earth911. Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven’t either. But like it or leave it, Valentine’s Day is … Continue reading →

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