How to Have a Handmade Halloween

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Halloween is almost here! If you’re like me, you’re planning some sort of zombie-themed costume and thinking about decorations! Here are some ecofriendly DIY ideas to get your house ready for the spookiest of holidays!

Slow Food For Busy People

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

When some folks hear the term Slow Food, they think of elaborate, healthy, home made meals prepared from scratch that evening and enjoyed with friends and family. It’s a pretty idyllic picture, and maybe a bit unrealistic for the day to day. With just a little bit of planning, though, I really do [...]

Save Some Energy this Winter with a Draft Dodger

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

The weather is starting to cool off. I don’t know what it’s like where you’re at, but we’ve definitely had a few chilly nights already. According to the US Department of Energy, about 1/3 of our home energy use goes toward heating our homes. You’d be surprised how much of that [...]

Handy Guide to Essential Oils

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Whether you’re making your own deodorant, bath products, or home made cleaning supplies, essential oils are…well…essential! Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe that called for “your favorite essential oil” and been a little stumped? Never fear! Here are some common essential oils that home brewed recipes call for and their properties.

Vegan MOFO III is Coming - Let’s Talk Food!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

October is the third Vegan Month of Food (Vegan MOFO)! Vegan superstar Isa Chandra Moskowitz started the tradition three years ago as the vegan community’s answer to NANOWRIMO. For the month of October, food bloggers all over the internet are going to be talking about vegan eats.

Etsy Finds: Fall Fashion

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Fall is here! Goodbye, scorching days of summer! Hello tights, boots, scarves, and lots of layers! Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean a trip to the big box store. It’s time to get bundled up in handmade fashions. Here are some awesome eco-friendly Etsy finds for Fall.

Forget Fast Food - It’s Time for Slow Food

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Last weekend, groups across the U.S. held “eat ins” to send a message to Congress about the Child Nutrition Act, which governs the National School Lunch Program. Not only was this event a great opportunity to get heard, participants got to learn about Slow Food USA and the movement as a whole.

Gardening and Wine Drinking: A Match Made in DIY Heaven?

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

We love to entertain and hate to toss out anything that might prove useful later on. Of course, what that means is quite a little collection of empty wine bottles and the corks to match.
Luckily, it’s time to get our Fall garden planted, and our boozy hoarding behavior might just pay off!

Etsy Finds to Keep Your Home Clean and Green

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Conventional household cleaners can be full of nasty stuff. They’re even linked to poor indoor air quality. Not only are there harsh chemicals involved, there’s a certain amount of waste — from disposable sponges to paper towels — that’s not so eco-friendly.
Don’t despair! Here are six products from Etsy to help [...]

Bamboozled? The Debate Rages Over Bamboo

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Don’t fret just yet! You can still feel good about your bamboo flooring and rad SK8 board. The product in question is the bamboo fabric that many folks are touting as a green alternative to conventional textiles, like cotton.

So I have to admit that the pros and cons of bamboo have been on [...]