Holidays & Gifts

We Don't Really Want Gifts...

tmeronek — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

…we truly think that our guests coming to the wedding itself is gift enough. But if we did, here’re my top three picks…

Chapel of Love

tmeronek — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Goin' to the chapel…but not gonna get married? You might need a wedding gift, then.

Handle with Care: College Week

tmeronek — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna make sure your new collegiate doesn't go postal with homesickness? Box up a few planet-conscious comforts. Since it's all stuff they'll actually use, there's no chance they'll wanna return to sender.

Regifting 2.0

tmeronek — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna take regifting to the next level? You beta. In honor of Ideal Bite's fourth birthday (tomorrow!), think about packaging your presents in materials that the giftee can use again (like cloth) for a less-wasteful version of gift-giving.

Presents for Papas...and Mamas

alara — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

We’re coming up on Father’s Day and for once I’ve squared away my gifts well beforehand. This holiday isn’t optional, IMHO, and especially this year when my husband, Roland, celebrates it for the first time. (Our daughter Roxie, 10 months, may get away with a toothless grin as her present, but I’ve got to be a bit more creative.)

Top 10 Best Eco-Gifts for Father's Day

jharper — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hip Pop Hooray

Let's Make a Deal

mkrolak — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:01:00 -0700

Or get you one, at least.

Driving solo and late to a bikini bash? [April Fools']

tmeronek — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Dive into the car-pool lane alone for once - you deserve it for being eco. Cops won't mind as long as you're cute-ish (if you're fugly, there's always the "my water just broke" excuse). It'll get you through rush hour without going off the deep end.

Fooled You

tmeronek — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Maybe not all of you. Regardless, whatever genius decided practical jokes deserve their own holiday, we salute you and loved doing our part.

And for those of you who're feeling bamboozled and demand a real green tip, some archived favorites for your perusal:

Is 7 minutes in the dark long enough?

tmeronek — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Only if you're an awkward, slobbery teenager. Instead, get lucky for a full hour tomorrow starting at 8:30 pm. Join millions of people around the planet supporting a cause even greater than a teen's first kiss: stopping global warming.