One of the best parts about the holiday season is the return of favorite holiday food and drinks. Whether your taste runs to the traditional – mulled red wine and roast beef– or the sweet and simple – eggnog and honey glazed ham – there is always something wonderful...
Decorating Tips for a Green Holiday Season
The holiday season means different things to everyone. Some of us look forward to this time of year as a season for coming together with friends and family beside a gorgeously trimmed Christmas tree while others gather to recite blessings and light the candles during...
Your Playlist Gets a Green Makeover
Music has come a long way in the last few decades.In the 80’s and 90’s musicians—and millions of their fans--were more concerned with excess than recycling. These days we know better and thankfully so do many eco-friendly musicians. These artists have realized that...
5 Ways to Reuse Paper Coffee Cups
It’s a fact, the majority of us love coffee. It’s the potion that gets us up in the morning and keeps us going throughout the day. One of the great things about living and working in New York City is the constant availability of coffee everywhere we go. Coffee stands,...
Top 10 Eco-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids
Our children are such a joy; their laughter, their enthusiasm, their never ending need to be entertained... Summer vacation can veer closer to exhausting than exhilarating if we start out unprepared, especially when it comes to keeping the whole family entertained....
Hold a Red, White, Blue, and Green 4th of July Party
As a kid the 4th of July holiday meant parties, fireworks and spending the day celebrating with friends. Who am I kidding? It still does! The only thing that’s changed from my giddy childhood celebrations is my desire to make sure green is always included with my red,...
ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING IDEAS
Is there anything as beautiful and traditional as a spring wedding? We love to see the brides dressed in shades of white cavorting with their guests in the park, horse-drawn carriage rides, and restaurants around the city; but, the waste produced by some lavish...