going green

Live Green

6 Environmentally friendly products we love

Environmentally friendly, or eco-friendly, products for greener living are everywhere you look: from the kitchen cupboards to our...

Eco-Parenting

5 Ways kids can go green

We don’t usually have our kids choose our energy-saving appliances, caulk windows or pick out a hybrid family car, so how can kids...

Baby clothes & gear

Tips for buying organic baby clothing

Want to go green with your baby’s wardrobe by dressing her in organic clothes? Outfitting your little one in organic baby clothing...

Organizing & Cleaning

Top green cleaning products

Conventional cleaning products are often petroleum based and harmful to the environment. They also contain irritating toxic...

Green & Healthy

10 Ways to start eating green every day

If you’ve wanted to do your part to leave a small carbon footprint on the planet but don’t think you have the time or money, think...

Live Green

10 Easy green changes you'll actually make

You don’t have to have to drive an electric car, compost your waste or forgo showers (icky) in an effort to be a better global...

Skincare

Green queens rummage through our makeup bags

It can be hard to find pure and healthy substitutes to our favorite beauty products. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. The...

School Supplies

Green school supplies for college students

This year, when shopping for back-to-school college essentials, encourage your college-bound son or daughter to choose green...

School Supplies

Green school supplies for high school

This year, when shopping for back-to-school supplies, encourage your high schoolers to go green with environmentally friendly school...

School Supplies

Green school supplies for grade school

This year, make your back-to-school shopping a green experience for your school-age kids. Show them that they can stock up on all...

Family Activities

5 Earth-friendly outings with your kids

Sure, Earth Day was back in April. But any day is a good day to head out on an Earth-friendly outing with your kids. Here are some...

Live Green

10 Ways green-up your life and your wallet

Green up your life -- it's easy! There are numerous resources available to help you save money and the environment, and all it takes...

Age by Age

10 simple ways to green your family meals

On Earth Day this year, cookbook author Aviva Goldfarb will celebrate the release of her new book, SOS! The Six O'Clock Scramble to...

Live Green

10 simple ways to green your next party

It used to be that "going green" required a lot of research, dedication and unpopular choices. But these days, greening your habits...

Live Green

Guide to repurposing furniture

Furnishing your home can be an exhausting and expensive undertaking. Consider making the process a little less painful for your...

Live Green

Guide to buying eco-friendly appliances

If you're greening your life, you’re already knee-deep in composting and clothes swapping. The next logical step is to trade in your...

Live Green

10 Ways to go green at the grocery store

Boost the health of your family and your planet with eco-friendly grocery shopping.

Live Green

7 Creative ways to save green while going green

Green is here to stay, but adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle can be daunting for families on a budget. Sustainable...

Live Green

Organic laundry: What you need to know about washing your clothes the green way

We all do it – it's one of the most common household chores and ranks right up there with washing dishes in its never-ending, time...

Makeup & Skin Care

10 Toxins found in common cosmetics

With all the 'natural cosmetics' on the market these days, it can get downright frustrating finding which ones are worth the...

Skincare

Natural skin care ingredients decoded

Natural makeup and skin care products boast key ingredients that are good for your skin, but what do they really do? Learn about...