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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2009

Easy and Delicous Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe!

hot chocolateHot Cocoa is the perfect Christmas treat in my opinion. It brings me back to my childhood and puts me in a festive mood while I’m wrapping presents (or watching It’s a Wonderful Life for the 50th time.)

This year I decided to put an eco-friendly twist on an old classic by making a vegan version (no animal products used.) It was even better then the original!

Plus, sometimes it’s just soothing to make something from “scratch” rather than use a prepackaged food.

Tasty Vegan Hot Cocoa Recipe:

Continue 2 Comments December 21, 2009

Alternative Green Gift Ideas

Want to limit the eco-impact from your gift-giving this year? present

Instead of the typical gift ideas, give an ‘experience’ gift. Movies, concerts, restaurants, massages or cooking classes all are thoughtful alternatives of the typical stocking stuffers.

Another bonus: You can pick something you & the recipient both enjoy to spend time together!

Continue 1 Comment December 17, 2009

Quick Tips: Christmas Energy Savers

Naturally, we use more energy in our homes during the holidays than other times of year.

Here’s some quick pointers to help you save where you can (without sacrificing any of your holiday spirit):

Continue Leave a Comment December 22, 2008


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