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‘Tis Almost the Season: Unique Holiday Gifts

Terri Hall-Jackson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:04:06 +0000

You know those people who are done with their holiday shopping before school starts, some of whom already have their gifts wrapped?� Well, I�m not one of them.� I am a tried and true last minute shopper, knocking out the entire task in one highly focused weekend, usually two weeks before the holidays.� This year, [...]

The Problem With Excess

Dave Chameides — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:00:20 +0000

I’d like to step away from the waste issue for a few moments and talk a bit about the larger picture in general. Not to worry, I’ll be getting back to waste-lite tips soon enough, but with the holidays upon us and everything swirling about in a state of mad chaos (you know, family, [...]

10 Ways to Indulge This Holiday, Guilt-Free

Jana, selected from Sprig.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:00:17 +0000

Don’t dread putting on a few extras pounds this holiday season and don’t deprive yourself of your favorite traditional treats. Sound like a complete contradiction? The holidays are a time to celebrate, indulge and enjoy�smartly and soundly. The key to a healthful holiday is portion size. Try sticking to a workable calorie range of 300-350 calories [...]

Holiday Reservations

Eric Steinman — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:23 +0000

My wife and I, respectively, have fairly ethnic sounding last names: One of them very Italian and the other (mine) sounding oh-so Jewish. Every year, around the holidays, there is always at least one person that asks, �what will you be doing for the holidays?� Meaning: Are you dragging a giant tree into your living [...]

5 Simple Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress

Veronica Peterson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:00:54 +0000

Oh, the holidays are here again! For many of us, that means candied yams with an extra side dish of family-induced stress. Yes, even the most social of us can be overwhelmed with all the preparation and expectations that go into making a memorable holiday. Try a couple of these stress-busting exercises to put [...]

Be a Green Wrap Star

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:00:29 +0000

The holidays are a time of family! joy! celebration!&#151and mountain ranges worth of trash! Read these green wrapping tips and our general holiday recycling advice to minimize your holiday waste without diminishing your holiday spirit.

Christmas Tree Safety

Andrew Peterson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:00:13 +0000

Sometimes video says much more than words. The U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Agency both have amazing videos of dry Christmas trees fires. Most people probably know dry Christmas trees are a fire hazard, but it’s kind of hard to picture what that really means. Watch the videos. [...]

The 12 Days of Green Christmas

Jana Ballinger — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:00:31 +0000

On the first day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing), my true love e-mailed to me An eco-friendly Christmas tree. On the second day of green Christmas (or non-denominational winter holiday of your choosing), my true love e-mailed to me Two reusable shopping bags, And an eco-friendly Christmas tree. On the third day of green Christmas (or [...]

How to Survive the Holiday Season

Mel, selected from first30days.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:32 +0000

Each holiday season arrives with its own joys and stresses. This year, many Americans are concerned (and rightfully so, given fears of recession and job and home losses) about how they’re going to get through it–and not just because of the usual familial pathos that accompanies such festivities. Feeling the economic burden, most people are trying [...]

Top 10 Eco-Tips for the Holidays

Kelly Magill — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:00:50 +0000

�Tis better to give than to receive, but with all the season�s generosity of spirit, the environment often pays the price. During the holidays, we travel more, our purchasing increases, we use more electricity to keep those holiday decorations shining, and we entertain more. Can we keep the spirit of the season and [...]