Dear Monterey Bay Aquarium Manager of Merchandising, We love the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Although the membership cost was a little steep...

In our disposable society , the ability to repair items seems to have fallen by the wayside. But it used to be a regular part of li...

No matter what time of day I shop, this farmer gives me the end-of-the-day special. Find your local farmers markets  here . I've ...

For the sake of the health of the planet  and  our family (not to mention the pocketbook ), we are always looking for ways to lower our...

This Valentine's Day, why not choose to give your sweet one some fair trade deliciousness? Show some love for humanity while showing...

My 2yo in the Organic Cotton Training Unders . They are thicker than the Classic Girls Unders but have similar fit and coverage. So I...

I don't have to take any pledges to stay home from shopping Thanksgiving evening. Or even on Black Friday. Because I dislike shopping...

Birthday parties. When you have young children, it seems like another one is always looming right around the corner. Since I hate to sho...

Today's Easy Eco-tip:  Next time you think of an item you need or would like to purchase, write it down on your "To Buy...

Last week I posted  (Almost) Everything I've Ever Bought or Sold on Craig's List  and How to Buy with Confidence on Crai...

Earlier this week I posted (Almost) Everything I've Ever Bought or Sold on Craig's List . In today's post I'm sharing...

The other day when I mentioned that I'd recently sold something on Craig's List, a friend asked me, "How does that work? ...

Those of you who scrutinize the sidebars of my blog layout (i.e., my parents) may have noticed a certain new blog button currently in my...

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Welcome to the  Black Friday edition of the  Green Moms Carnival : How to Be a Green Consumer.   Whether you are trying to spend less, bu...

In honor of Black Friday, here are some suggestions on how to be a green consumer. Don't Buy It.  Do without. When I was a...

This post is the third in the series, The Cost of Going Green .   Previous posts include: Save Money while Going Green Save Money on Food wh...