Seattle

The First Rule of Meat Club

jharper — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

...is to tell all your omnivorous pals about Meat Club. Join one of the Thundering Hooves Meat Buying Clubs throughout the PNW (or start your own).

Never Never (Port)land

jharper — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Want a getaway that's a tad closer than second star to the right? (Peter) Plan a trip to Portland. Just hop on the Amtrak Cascades for 4 car-free hours to crash in posh digs at The Heathman Hotel, which just got an eco-makeover - complete with recycled tile, FSC-certified wood, and new LED lighting.

Top 10 Tips for Flying Eco-Friendlier Skies

jharper — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Don't know when you'll be back again? Even if you do, we want to clue you in on our best eco air travel tips before you take off. Your green taxi's waiting and blowing his horn.

1. It's in the bag.

Curtain Call

jharper — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Looking for a shower curtain that can handle an encore? Put your hands together for Ty, a recyclable version from Bainbridge Island's Grain Design.

Sweet (Potato) Child O' Mine

jharper — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Boring mashed spuds make you wanna break down and cry? Try this healthy and tasty Sweet Potato and Broccoli Salad recipe from vegan resto Plum's chef Makini Howell. Antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and cancer-fighting broccoli add a pop of color and flavor to your holiday table. Where do we go now? Farmers market to stock up.

Project (Rent the) Runway

jharper — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Every time another wedding, birthday party, cocktail fete, etc. rolls around, I always think how much I'd love to buy a new dress for it. But, of course, these days I'm pretty much just shopping in my own closet. But brand-new website Rent the Runway may have found a cost- and fashion-conscious solution to such conundrums.

Window(Dry) XP

jharper — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Wanna update your old clothes dryer? Upload a dryer rack from WindowDry. Handcrafted in Ballard, these portable wooden racks mount to the inside of any window with suction cups, so you can still air-dry on the damp days. The 24-inch racks support up to 30 pounds, which makes 'em great to use as shelves on nonlaundry days - or fold 'em up for easy storage.

Cleaning Guide Promo

ddiprima — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Do You Have a Preservation?

jharper — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Wanna guarantee that your produce'll still be tasty in a few months (yes, months)? Book a spot in Goods for the Planet's canning class. This introductory course teaches all the preservation basics, including required equipment and easy techniques for getting your fruits and veggies to the right consistency.

Mad(rone) About You

jharper — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Hunting for new cold weather attire? Reiser to the occasion with Madrone Regenerated Clothing. The colorful, fashion-forward line includes warm and cozy sweater skirts - great with tights - for women and girls, stretchy headbands with felted wool flowers for babies, and hats and scarves for the whole fam.