Mark your calendars for Manayunk’s November 21-22 Cut the Craft event. Discover hard-to-find arts and crafts that make unique gifts just in time for the holidays!
What to expect?
Happy Monday! (Hmmm… Is that an oxymoron?)
Here’s something to brighten the start of your week: Check out the Reusablebags.com major fall sale! If it’s time to invest in some new bags or you just have the shopping itch – this site has a good selection.
I’m a big fan of these bags. They’re sturdy enough to handle heavier items and are made of 100% recycled fabric.
weBgreen is the ideal place to stock up on eco-friendly items for the babies and toddlers in your life.
Theresa, weeBgreen’s founder, started the company as a way to provide earth and health friendly products for her own child and other’s wee ones.
The weBgreen company is made up of self-professed
Make Your Own Reusable Bag!
One of the most quick-catching green habits (notice I didn’t say trends) is the reusable bag.
It’s old news that carrying your own bags for groceries, clothes shopping, as lunch “boxes” etc is a great way to cut down on plastic and paper waste.
But what about taking this action a step further and creating your own reusable bags from materials around the home?
That’s what Valerie Frazier of Langhorne, PA does. “Going out and purchasing a manufactured bag seemed as though it was adding to the problem of too much stuff in the world,” Valerie said. So, she decided to find a way to use her big ol stash of grocery bags.
The result?
To me few things taste better than a fresh summer peach or a crisp fall apple. I love buying seasonal produce because I know I’m getting the best quality, and here in Philadelphia most grocers offer locally grown produce.
While shopping for fruits and veggies do you ever feel unsure of what to buy during certain times of the year?
Here’s a quick guide to what fruits and vegetables are in top form each season:
The Big Green Earth Store, located at 934 South St. is perfect for your green needs. They offer everything from recycled handbags to cool eco-shirts like this very timely “Stop Animal Abuse” shirt – plus a selection of of reusable water bottles, eco-friendly pet care products, and many other fun and practical green items.
Listen up chocolate lovers – Endangered Species Chocolate is where it’s at.
I tasted this delicious cocoa treat in Southern California recently and was hooked. As a chocolate lover, I felt like I was living under a rock having not heard of it previously.
What’s even better? Endangered Species is registered with and meets all requirements of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. )
They practice the 3 R’s
In case you haven’t had an influx of emails from retailers across the country announcing their semi-annual sales the past few weeks, here’s another reminder!
“But money is tight… times are tough” We’ve been hearing these phrases more often than ever the past year. However, every once in awhile you need to treat yourself. So take advantage and shop.
But here’s the question – is shopping online really more eco-friendly than hitting up the stores?
The truth is it’s a case by case situation. Here’s a few things to consider:
Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day! How are you celebrating?
Here’s a variety of ideas in & around Philly from volunteering to free drinks – So attend as many as you can:
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