Tags: Eco-Friendly

Fair trade — a term that is touted around a lot — is the practice of paying producers in developing countries a fair price for their goods. In the past, goods bought in developing countries (such as cocoa, tea, coffee, and spices, to name a few) were …

They say the kitchen is the most popular room in the home. It’s where we nourish ourselves and our families, gather with friends, and experience gustatory marvels both sweet and savory. A room with such a prominent role in the household likely …

Back to school is an exciting time of year. Though very few kids would admit to it, they do enjoy seeing their friends again, getting back into a regular routine, and using those new back-to-school items, from notebooks to pencils to sneakers. …

It’s that time of the year again, and you’re probably dreaming about a great summer vacation with your loved ones. I don’t blame you; I am too. Every year most of us go on our annual vacations (if we’re lucky) in the summer. …

My daughter has hated sunscreen ever since she’s had enough self-awareness to know what sunscreen was. As a toddler, she’d run from me as I tried to apply it to her chubby cheeks and dimpled arms, screaming “No meem! No meem!” …

It’s that time of year when everyone can enjoy a meal outdoors. Yet those delicious barbecue meals can be enormously taxing on the environment if we aren’t paying attention. As we break out the grill and start preparing our favorite …

Father’s Day is a time to show appreciation for all the special things your old man has done for you over the years. So the question to ask yourself is: do you really want to gift dad another tie? Perhaps, this year, think outside the box in …

Spring is prime garage sale season. Across the country, cabin-fever addled declutterers are digging into closets and preparing to rid themselves of old clothing, unused picture frames, books read and ready to be passed on to new owners, and that …

You’re getting married! Congratulations! There’s so much to think about, plan, do, and organize, and so much to stay on top of. We get that, but here’s one more thing to think about: are you planning on having a green, eco-friendly …