GREEN YOUR: CELEBRATIONS

Am I going green or am I a hoarder?

Now that life has slowed from a sprint to a steady run, I have been using the extra time to do some much needed house cleaning. I always feel much more equipped to tackle the challenges ahead when everything is in order. Or, I am just procrastinating by cleaning rather than the work I should [...]

GREEN YOUR: CELEBRATIONS {Party more, waste less}

I like to entertain. I hate plastic. In today’s disposable world, you can see where this would be a problem. Recently Mister and I threw our first big bash at home – I don’t count holidays, although they can be production in themselves – anyhoo… the thought of all the waste that would be created [...]

GREEN YOUR: EVENTS

One of the things I struggle with in planning events is the waste they create. A LOT of waste. I call it the unnecessary evil of events. Zero waste events do exist. My portion alone for the Guardian Gala of Hope produced a pile of floral and paper waste. For someone who lobbies against single [...]

GREEN YOUR: Holiday Giving {Plastic free gift wrap}

I picked up this vintage metal tin at a thrift store a few months ago. Isn’t it the sweetest? I’m loving the stylish lady on the lid. I need a hat like that. Her dapper beau is equally put together. They’re a lovely pair. It makes me want to strap on a pair of skates [...]

NOW YOU’RE COOKIN’: LEFTOVER STUFFING BAKE

The holidays are here and you know what that means, house guests and leftovers. You’re on your own with family, but I can help you out with the leftovers. I hate throwing food out. Do you like throwing money away? I didn’t think so, but that’s exactly what you’re doing when you throw food away. [...]

Starting a new Thanksgiving tradition

Thanksgiving is steeped in tradition. Families have gathered for centuries to enjoy the bounty of the Fall harvest. Maybe some of your traditions include gathering at the same home, preparing your fabulous pumpkin pie, enjoying traditional Thanksgiving dishes, watching the football game, traveling home to see family, whatever they may be, breaking tradition is hard [...]

Design on a Dime.

What do you do when challenged to come up with table centerpieces for a sports award banquet attended by 280 guests with a $5.00 budget? Oh, and you have seven days to accomplish your mission? If you are wondering why things have been so quiet around here the past two weeks, my Monday post at [...]

Thrifty Green Thursday – Unnecessary Necessities

Can you tell me what is missing from this picture? Birthday candles? No. Sprinkles? Well, yes, but that is not it. The paper baking cup! I cannot recall the last time I saw a cupcake outside of my home that was not contained in a paper baking cup. Dare I say, never? Why is it [...]