green living

  1. Going Green

    5 Ways to stop receiving catalogs in the mail

    By Katie Kavulla on May 30, 2012
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    Eeek! Have you seen all the catalogs you get in the mail every week? There's a lot. Every time you throw them in the recycling or...
  2. Travel

    Top 5 green hotels in the world

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 26, 2012
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    When choosing a hotel, consider more than the amenities or the cost. Take into account the hotel's sustainability practices and...
  3. Live Green

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

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 20, 2012
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    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...
  4. Going Green

    How to calculate your carbon footprint

    By Christina Caldwell on Apr 1, 2012
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    When you look at environmental issues on a large scale, they may seem impossible to tackle. It’s a global matter that needs to be...
  5. First baby care

    6 Tips to green your nursery

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jan 17, 2012
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    Want to reduce the toxins in your home before baby arrives to make sure you’ve created a safe haven for your little one? Here are...
  6. Live Green

    Hybrid vehicles: The green way to drive

    By Laura Willard on Dec 2, 2011
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    With gas prices high, and a spreading awareness of the need to lessen our carbon footprint, hybrid vehicles are a good option if...
  7. Hollywood Goes Green

    Hollywood Goes Green: Planet-respecting stars

    By Laura Willard on Oct 12, 2011
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    Just when you didn’t think you could hear more about how “green” Hollywood is, we’re bringing you the Hollywood Goes Green series....
  8. Live Green

    Turn over a greener leaf this fall

    By Jessica Padykula on Oct 5, 2011
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    The beginning of a new season is a great time to make positive changes, and as the last of summer fades away, we’re putting the...
  9. Live Green

    Practical ways to save money on water

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Sep 13, 2011
    Saving money on water isn't just a boon for you wallet; your personal savings can help reduce local and national energy costs, too....
  10. Live Green

    Energy cost checklist: Are you really saving money?

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Sep 13, 2011
    A lot of recommendations are available for energy savings, but sometimes, knowing whether the investments are worth the cost is...
  11. Hollywood Goes Green

    Hollywood Goes Green: Dave Matthews Band

    By Laura Willard on Sep 8, 2011
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    Just when you didn’t think you could hear more about how “green” Hollywood is, we’re bringing you the Hollywood Goes Green series....
  12. Live Green

    Green home appliances for every room

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 6, 2011
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    You can save money and energy by installing the right appliances around your home. From Energy Star refrigerators to water-powered...
  13. Live Green

    5 sneaky home savings

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 5, 2011
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    With some small adjustments around your home, you can cash in on big savings. Find out how to save money and energy with these five...
  14. Eco-Parenting

    Throw a green birthday party!

    By Tana Johnson on Aug 24, 2011
    Birthday parties for tots can create a lot of unnecessary waste, and the following ideas show you how to green your child's birthday...
  15. Eco-Style

    New eco-friendly beauty products for summer

    By Tana Johnson on Jul 29, 2011
    What's new in beauty for the planet-conscious gal this summer? These 10 top eco-friendly beauty products will leave your skin simply...
  16. Live Green

    Slowly Going Green: Learning to live green, week-by-week

    By Laura Willard on Jul 21, 2011
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    For the past seven weeks, I've written about small changes you can make to green up your life, one step at a time. If you've taken...
  17. Live Green

    Beehives are the new backyard chickens

    By Katie Kavulla on Jul 21, 2011
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    Having a backyard chicken coop is so 2010! Bees are the new hot trend in eco-living at home and for good reason -- the bee...
  18. Child Development & Health

    Aromatherapy for kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 14, 2011
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    If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...
  19. Live Green

    Could you live without TV?

    By Tolly Moseley on Jul 11, 2011
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    When my husband and I bought our first home, we decided to make some changes -- by which I mean deletions. After years of talk about...
  20. Live Green

    Slowly Going Green: Eco-friendly home redecorating

    By Laura Willard on Jul 7, 2011
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    Are you hoping to "go green" but have no idea where to start? Or perhaps the idea of "greening up" your life is a little...
  21. Living

    Etsy roundup: Coffee cozies

    By Laura Willard on Jul 6, 2011
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    Etsy is an online marketplace where hundreds of thousands of creative people from more than 150 countries sell their handmade crafty...