Earth Day

Alanis Morissette & Zachary Quinto join Kiehl's for Earth Day

Meagan Morris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Want to moisturize your skin and help the planet this Earth Day? Let Alanis Morissette and Zachary Quinto show you how.

Beauty products that donate proceeds for Earth Day

Vanja Veric — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

These picks not only do wonders for your beauty regimen, but also give back to eco-friendly causes around the world.

A green home to swoon over: Earth Day-inspired living with style

Tyler Kurbat — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Nestled within a quaint, central Utah community is a residence much like any other, with inviting windows, lush trees throughout the yard and an unassuming front door. It's the core of Russ and Brittany Hopkins' approach that ultimately makes their house their home, and this tale of sustainability and style may surprise and even inspire you. You've never seen a straw home like this before!

Earth Day picnic menu

Claire Gallam — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Show Planet Earth your love by celebrating Earth Day outside with this healthy and fresh spring picnic menu. From roasted red potato salad to creamy blackberry smoothies, this picnic menu will be a big hit with both the kids and adults!

Go green with a baby name inspired by nature

Maria Mora — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Celebrate the birth of your new member of our planet’s population with a name inspired by the Earth.

What your kids should know about global warming

Maria Mora — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700

As we work on ways to help conserve natural resources and protect the environment, global warming is a huge consideration. Invest in the future by helping your child understand, in age-appropriate ways, how global warming affects our world. To help soothe your child’s concerns, come up with ways to focus on conserving resources as a family.

How to raise a tree-hugger

Naomi de la Torre — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Helping your child to connect with nature is the perfect way to instill a natural love for the planet. Learn more ways to raise an environmentally conscious child.

8 Earth Day traditions kids will love

Abbi Perets — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Get out and play for Earth Day! Take advantage of warmer weather to get outside with your kids and experience and reconnect with the beauty of nature with these Earth Day traditions.

Planet Earth cookie pops

Claire Gallam — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:15:00 -0700

Show Planet Earth you love her this Earth Day by celebrating with these globe decorated sugar cookie pops. Planet Earth does a lot for us, the least we can do is make her cookies.

Activities to celebrate Earth Day with kids

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Do you want to celebrate Earth Day with your kids this year? You’re in luck! Here are some ideas to help you plan Earth Day activities that will leave a lasting impression.

DIY Earth Day tree shirts

Jennifer Chidester — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

If you want to celebrate Earth Day but you don’t have a green thumb, take the kids outside and try your hand at DIY Earth Day tree shirts. All you need are some white tees, a little fabric paint and a pinch of creativity!

The 5 greenest cities in the U.S.

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:09:00 -0700

What does it mean for a city to be “green”? With Earth Day approaching, let’s take a look at the greenest cities in the US — and what they’re doing differently!

Revamp your recycling for Earth Day

Maria Mora — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Sure, you recycle. But are you really efficient? Learn how to fine-tune your recycling habits to make more out of your contributions to saving the environment.

Earth Day crafts for kids

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is a great excuse to learn more about our planet and get creative. These simple crafts are fun for kids of all ages and are perfect for Earth Day celebrations and as decorations.

4 Fun things to do outdoors to celebrate Earth Day

Patricia Conte — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is April 22 -- what will you do to celebrate? Head outdoors for a fun Earth Day extravaganza!

Etsy roundup: Earth Day finds inspired by Mother Nature

Diane Mallek — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Even though we sometimes forget about her, Mother Nature deserves some recognition. This Earth Day, make Mother Nature proud by adding some handmade flair to your home and style with our Earth Day-inspired Etsy finds.

How your food choices can reduce your carbon footprint

Rachel Dreskin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Our modern food system has made obtaining food, and a wide variety of foods, undeniably more convenient. But is the environment suffering from the globalization of the food industry?

Earth Day challenge: 6 expert tips for simple but effective ways to go green

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

While we all try to do our part for the environment on a daily basis, it’s also nice to use Earth Day as an opportunity to find even more ways to green your lifestyle. We asked Barry Dennis, eco expert and author of The Chotchky Challenge: Clear the Clutter from Your Home, Heart, and Mind and Discover the True Treasure of Your Soul , for his tips for some of the easiest and effective ways to go green for Earth Day – and beyond.

Movie review: Chimpanzee

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Chimpanzee is a thrilling window into an ancient world -- a world that is strikingly familiar yet dazzlingly curious at the same time. With crisply vivid digital cinematography, the jungle has never looked so alive and neither has its primate inhabitants!

Top 5 ways to green your bathroom

Melissa Dunlap — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:09:00 -0700

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we rounded up several ideas for making your bathroom more eco-friendly to the planet. Get inspired to give your bathroom a makeover that’s bright, cheery and green.

Earth Day beauty and fashion finds

Chrissy Callahan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is this Sunday and we want to celebrate our fabulous Mother Earth in style! Check out our fashionable finds!