Holidays & Gifts
Eyebrow:
DIY Classes
Workshop, Drop, and Roll
Submitted by hsnavely on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:01am. Need to fan the flames of creativity? Extinguish hobby monotony at Workshop, a new Western Addition spot specializing in all things DIY.Why Care?:
Not only does DIY-ing save you money on store-bought goods, but making new things out of old materials keeps perfectly good stuff out of landfills.
Eyebrow:
LED Holiday Lights
LED a Charmed Life
Submitted by tmeronek on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:00am.
Want things to always go your way when it comes to your energy bill? Light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs for short) will bring down that bill even more. Try switching just your holiday lights to LEDs for starters. The livin' is easy.
12 Days of Christmas Stockings
Wanna play your true love's Santa by giving fun, not spendy presents? Five golden rings might be out of the question, but check out a few of these planet-friendly picks for the lucky lords and ladies in your crew.1. Bomb Diggity
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Locally Made Soaps
On Your Soap Box
Submitted by bdisylvester on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:00am. Wanna spread the word, not germs? Shout out for some Saipua soaps. These buttery soft (thanks to shea butter) sudsers are handmade in Hudson, NY, with olive oil, herbs, and natural extracts (no petroleum or artificial dyes and fragrances here) - and smell good enough to eat. For mornings, try the Coffee Mint Soap with brewed coffee grounds, and peppermint, or the citrusy Red Currant.Why Care?:
Unlike many conventional varieties, Saipua makes its soaps without artificial fragrances that contain cancer-linked phthalates, which are absorbed through your skin and wash into waterways via your shower drain.
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Local Food
100 Miles Davis
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:00am.
Does not-so-fresh produce make you Kind of Blue? Jazz up your holiday dinners by cooking with food produced within 100 miles of home. You'll cut CO2, support local farmers, and hit a taste high note.
Eyebrow:
Holiday Decorating
Center of Attention
Submitted by tmeronek on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 12:00am.
Wanna get noticed for having a great-looking holiday setup? Look here: Try using natural elements like pinecones and pumpkins for your holiday centerpieces. They make for one-of-a-kind decorations and guarantee your table will outshine the rest.
Eyebrow:
Organic Caterer
Secret Service
Submitted by bdisylvester on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 12:00am. No time to cook 'cuz you're as busy as the president? Get eco-caterer Jacqueline Lombard to cover you. She'll whip up organic, locally sourced food (as in herbs and produce right from her Brooklyn garden) for your next holiday shindig.Why Care?:
Ingesting carcinogenic pesticides is one "gift" we don't want this holiday; going organic keeps them off our plate.
Shops and Robbers
Calling all entrepreneurial DIYers in New York! Greenfinds and Samples for (Eco)mpassion are looking for vendors for their Holiday Eco Marketplace. This all-green market will run from Nov. 19 to Dec.Eyebrow:
Organic Soup
Bowl-ing Club
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:00am.
Want premade soup that doesn't taste like it came from the gutter? Score some of our favorite organic boxed and canned soups. Their good-'n'-hot tastes will knock you right over.
