Green Your Holiday Cards
Cara SmusiakHalloween has come and gone (even if the candy-induced stomach aches linger), and November 1st marks the official beginning of the holiday shopping seas...
Read more...CategoriesTravel and HolidaysNotebooks Made with Waste Paper
Cara SmusiakI have a little stationary problem. I adore elegant writing paper and I can't resist cheeky note cards, but my biggest weakness is notebooks. I know this ...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGo Paperless for Thanksgiving Dinner
Cara SmusiakAmericans use a lot of paper products. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 544,000 trees are used to make paper towels for U.S. household...
Read more...CategoriesTravel and HolidaysMake Your Own Bath Bombs
Cara SmusiakThere's nothing like a hot bath to soak away the stresses of the day or to pamper yourself before that all-important date. Most bath connoisseurs go the ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and FashionBe Greener & Save: Watching Less Television
Robin ShreevesThere was unexpected knock on the door this morning. The local phone/internet/cable company was canvassing the neighborhood looking for more business. The man ...
Read more...CategoriesGadgets and GizmosTop 10 Green Tips For Children
Joanne CapanoTeaching children to care for the environment is an important parental responsibility that is crucial for their future. But sometimes helping the planet can fe...
Read more...CategoriesMommy and MeGo Meatless for the Planet (At Least Part-Time)
Robin ShreevesWe are not vegetarians in my house. My husband shudders every time he believes I am leaning in that direction. Recently, I came home from a used book sale at my...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenNatural Alternatives to Commercial Bath Products
Cara SmusiakWhether a daily ritual or an occasional luxury, there's no denying baths are all about pampering ourselves and revitalizing our bodies. Women (and an incr...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and FashionCar Guide: Green Fuel Technology
Cara SmusiakWhether its an obsession, a symbol of your lifestyle, or simply a way to carry all your stuff from one place to the next, one thing is for certain: Americans...
Read more...CategoriesTravel and Holidays | Climate Change | Eco LivingOrganic Cotton: Clothing with a Conscience
Cara SmusiakHM, Roots and The Gap – they’re just a few of the major retailers offering organic cotton clothing lines. As consumers become more aware of the ecological impa...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and FashionEarth Day: A New Eco-Year
Martine CarlinaI was reminded today that Earth Day is coming up. According to Wikipedia, this day is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earths enviro...
Read more...CategoriesEco LivingLeave the Car at Home
Robin ShreevesIf you have ever jumped into the car and driven three blocks to take your child to a friends house, or to visit a neighbor yourself, please raise your hand. ...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenClothing... A Natural Pleasure
Naturally SavvyClothing today is available in many forms using a variety of sources. In the market, there are two clothing choices: synthetic and natural. Both come in a range...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and FashionEvolution of The Lawn
Martine CarlinaHow did we get so into grass? Early lawns were nothing more than pasture and became popular in Europe from the Middle Ages onward, but it wasnt until the...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureStaying Green During Tough Economic Times
Robin ShreevesI read two conflicting articles recently about the effect the economy is having on people’s choices to buy green products. One urged consumers to think twice ab...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenGardening Tip: Grow Your Own Herbs
Savvy GuestsWe love hearing from our visitors. Here's a gardening tip from Catherine, one of our readers. Please send in your comments to: info@naturallysavvy.com Sa...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureWhat is your Eco-IQ?
Martine CarlinaThink you know a lot about the environment and green living? Take our quiz to test your Eco-IQ. 1. Composting can reduce your household waste by: a) ...
Read more...CategoriesEco LivingChemical-Free Gardening Made Easy
Monique D'SaIt may seem daunting, but it isnt very difficult to have a healthy, attractive, and chemical-free lawn and garden. The key is to provide the ideal conditions...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureMore Trees, Please
Monique D'SaTrees are one of this planet's greatest resources and play an important role in our daily lives. Every day trees around the world are destroyed by natural ...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureLife Flows Where Water Goes
Parvinder GrewalThe birth of life began in water on this planet. All life as we know it is dependent upon water. Water shapes the earth, cleanses our environment and nourishes...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureChoose the Food Less Traveled
Monique D'SaEating locally grown foods has many benefits for your health, the environment and your community. On your next shopping venture, look at where your fruit and ve...
Read more...CategoriesLive LocallyWorm Your Way into Composting
Martine CarlinaWise gardeners and smart householders know that recycling a home’s organic waste into compost cuts down on garbage and gives organic matter back to the soil, co...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NatureKids Growing a Garden of Their Own
Martine CarlinaGardening is a great way to teach your kids about the wonders of the natural environment. Research shows that kids involved in the pleasures of tending a garden...
Read more...CategoriesGarden / NaturePeak Petroleum and Gifts of Change
Agnes KowalskiAs I was standing at the pump this weekend my thoughts began wandering to the concept of peak oil. In case you are unfamiliar with this, the idea is that eve...
Read more...CategoriesEco LivingGenetically Modified Organisms and Foods
Naturally SavvyThe recent publicity and interest in going green has increased awareness to serious environmental issues surrounding global warming. However, genetically mod...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenDry Clean Without Perchloroethylene
Andrea DonskyFACT: The U.S. Department of Labour and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) state that Perchloroethylene (PERC), a chemical used in dry-cleaning, poses...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Fashion20 Ways to Start Going Green Today
Naturally Savvy1 Recycle and buy recycled products. Recycling reduced need for virgin materials and helps reduce energy consumption in manfact...
Read more...CategoriesEco Living10 Easy Ways to Green Your Life
Martine Carlina1 Turn the tap off when youre brushing your teeth, shaving and washing the dishes...
Read more...CategoriesEco LivingChallenging Yourself to Generate Less Trash
Robin ShreevesOne summer Allison, my college roommate, worked for a waste management company. I had never heard the phrase “waste management” before. For some reason it struc...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous GreenPlan Your Vacation with a Green Focus!
Robin ShreevesI love vacations! We just returned from a fabulous week in Arizona where we attended our nieces wedding. However, preparing to go on vacation is my least fav...
Read more...CategoriesTravel and HolidaysStaying Green at the Pool
Robin ShreevesMy family and I have a membership at our local pool. Admittedly, a green pool isnt a good thing. It uses lots of chemicals to keep the water clean. Howe...
Read more...CategoriesMommy and MeDiscover Your Environment and its History
Agnes KowalskiSchool’s out! In my corner of the world, the school year was over at the end of May. Children, including mine, are enjoying a glorious summer of mental and phys...
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