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I discussed yesterday the need to learn lessons from the past, and the old adage of "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" this rings true today in times of economic and ecological need! Things we can do o help the planet can also help us save money and improve our own financial situation and who doesn't want to save money? I truly believe that the best thing anyone can do to improve their finances is to get back to basics so in this and future posts I'll be discussing ways in which we can do that. One way we saved money and lowered our families carbon footprint was to ditch the paper napkins and opt instead for cloth napkins.
Next time you're planning a birthday party think about what things you can do to make it an eco-friendly event. Here are some tips that can apply to an at-home party for anyone, any age.
(1) INVITATIONS. Invite guests ahead of time via email or e-vite to save paper waste, postage, and the USPS resources. If you like the idea of sending invitations in the mail, try to use 100% recycled paper invitations or paper from another source such as cotton or hemp. Ensure that dyes are natural. If you'd like guests to be aware, ...
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It's so easy to over-indulge on Christmas day. We're all excited from the gift exchanging that it's all too easy to get caught up in the moment and not pay heed to the environmental impact of this day! Lets start at the very beginning and work through 5 tips and tricks to make the day a little more eco-friendly.
When unwrapping gifts have a storage container for gift wrap, gift boxes, bags, bows, cards etc. This will make ...
Select a few simple recipes online or from your favorite recipe books. A few great resources are the
In the midst of the holidays this year or if you're simply in the need of a great gift idea you may want to consider what you can give to friends, family, and co-workers that:
(1) they will use,
(2) will make them happy,
(3) will keep your holiday budget manageable, and
(4) is good for the environment.
My advice is to hop onto ECOBAGS.com and order a stack of reusable bags to give away. They even do custom print orders for you if you’d like to add a cute saying, a ...
Eco-Friendly Natural Palm Wax Bleeding Skull Candle
This skull candle is a great addition to anyone's Halloween decorations, whether it be just for fun or for a party. After about 30 minutes of burn time, this skull candle begins to ooze a realistic red-wax 'blood.' 100% palm wax. 4 7/8" x 3 7/8" x 4 7/8" high.
Let's face it, more people than we could possibly imagine love to drink alcohol, whether they like to admit or not, so in spite of that we have a list of recipes for eco-friendly cocktail drinks during those long hot summer days, concocted by the Plenty Magazine editors. Keep reading if you're interested in recipes for the summer with a bit of an eco twist.
White Wine Sangria
A refreshing blend of sustainable wine and seasonal fruits.
Serves 4-6:
1 bottle of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc from California’s Frog’s Leap Winery; Riesling from Washington’s ...
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