• Created on 10/22/09 by JenniferChait

If you're looking to have a less commercial Christmas, then cutting down on the holiday gifts you buy is essential. You don't have to give things, you can also give time to people. Bonus; this results in a much less expensive more meaningful Christmas or other winter holiday event. Here are some ideas...  Teach a child a fun craft or hobby: Teach a child how to plant a tree, sew a blanket, paint a picture, or how to ice skate. The possibilities are endless, and this is a gift that will stick with a child forever.    Go on a family hike and winter picnic: It may be... read more

• Created on 10/22/09 by stins

When it comes to greening your Christmas tree you've got lots of choices; some are better green holiday choices than others. Here's the scoop... Not so green: Cut Christmas trees & fake Christmas trees For a long time there's been a debate about which is better, fake trees which don't require you to cut down a tree or cut trees which don't require non-renewable resources. Neither is a great green choice, although if you weight the pros and cons real cut trees come out a little bit ahead. Artificial trees are worse for the environment than cutting a real live tree down... read more

• Created on 4/1/09 by Deej

For many across the globe, Easter is a celebration of life.  Why not have your Easter be one that celebrates a healthy, living planet as well?  And your kids (big and small) can always enjoy a good organic Easter egg hunt!     Eco Friendly Easter Eggs The best Easter egg is the one you can eat afterward!  If you go the hard boiled route, choose eggs that are cage free and organic like Organic Valley Organic Eggs or Sparboe Farms Organic Eggs.    But what about the Easter egg dye or paint?  You can actually make your own natural Easter egg dye from common foods, like... read more

• Created on 3/12/09 by vs23

Passover is the time to get the family together and celebrate Jewish traditions.  Why not make it a new tradition to do it in an eco friendy style?   The Quick And Dirty List For An Eco-Passover Matzo is a must.  Why not try some organic matzo? Sip on some organic and kosher wine. Green your seder with organic horseradish, organic parsley, homemade charoset, and a free range (organic) egg. Take some extra time to incorporate organic and local ingredients into the menu. Use reusable plates and cups if you can; but if you can't, use something... read more

• Created on 12/4/08 by jessg

What is a "commercial free holiday?" A Commercial Free Holiday is one that resists the holiday hype.    How to have a commercial free holiday Green your gifts!  There are lots of ways to green your gifts.  If you're going to be purchasing gifts, try to spread the joy with fair trade, local, and eco-friendly gifts.  Consider making your own gifts or gifting "experiences." Turn off the TV.  We all know the TV is a major source of commercialism (and commercials themselves).  Spend some time with your family away from it.  You might even think about trying a... read more

• Created on 11/16/08 by Amanda Goldman

1.  Green your greeting cards.  Nearly 7.5 billion greeting cards are sold in this country every year, and most of them wind up in a landfill.  If you have greeting cards left over from last year, reuse them!  You can either use the front of the card as a stand alone "greeting postcard" or you can always take a piece of construction paper, paste it over the part that's been written on, and there you go!  A fresh new card awaits.  Other options include using tree-free paper greetings or recycled paper greetings.  And yet another option is to use something like... read more