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‘Tis Almost the Season: Unique Holiday Gifts

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 22, 2009 11:04 am

(Com)passionate Valentine’s Day Gifts

by Jana, selected from Intent.com Feb 10, 2009 5:04 pm

10 Best Gourmet Gift Basket Ideas

by Cait Johnson Feb 21, 2001 1:47 am

10 Ways to Indulge This Holiday, Guilt-Free

by Jana, selected from Sprig.com Dec 24, 2008 11:00 am

10 Ways to Make a Resolution Stick

by Jana, selected from first30days.com Dec 30, 2008 7:00 am

10 Ways to Use Gourds & Winter Squash (slideshow)

by Melissa Breyer Nov 13, 2009 5:01 pm

11 Ways to Use a Pumpkin (photos)

by Melissa Breyer Oct 16, 2009 4:38 pm

2 Ways to Make Your Own Gift Wrap

by Annie B. Bond Aug 14, 2004 6:45 pm

2 Winter Solstice Projects

by Cait Johnson Sep 16, 1999 7:18 pm

25 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas

by Megan Zehnder Nov 14, 2009 3:05 pm

25 Great, Consumer-Less Gift Ideas

by Annie B. Bond Sep 29, 1999 4:55 am

5 Simple Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress

by Veronica Peterson Dec 22, 2008 1:00 pm

5 Ways to Show Trees the Love

by Melissa Breyer Apr 23, 2009 7:00 am

7 Vegan Recipes Perfect for Thanksgiving

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Nov 22, 2009 5:17 am

9 Green Date Ideas

by Robyn, selected from Intent May 4, 2009 8:50 am

A Bird-Free Thanksgiving Feast

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Nov 24, 2009 5:47 pm

A Frugal and Green Gift Guide

by Jana Ballinger Dec 5, 2008 3:00 pm

A Green Thanksgiving for Everyone

by Jana Ballinger Nov 19, 2008 11:00 am

A Greener Halloween House Party

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Oct 27, 2008 5:00 pm

A Marriage Made in the Recycling Bin: DIY Valentine Vase and Button Buds

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Feb 12, 2009 1:12 pm

A New Year’s Challenge

by Dave Chameides Dec 30, 2008 1:00 pm

A Sacred Four-Directions Harvest Table

by Annie B. Bond Feb 17, 2001 6:25 pm

A Solar Summer Solstice Project

by Annie B. Bond Jun 1, 1999 7:56 am

Add-Your-Photo Halloween E-Cards - Free!

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Oct 20, 2009 3:01 pm

Affordable Gifts for Mother’s Day - Win a Present for Mom!

by Veronica Peterson Apr 30, 2009 4:21 pm

An Eco-Friendly Day at the Beach

by Jana Ballinger Jun 27, 2008 3:00 pm

An Eco-White Holiday

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Dec 7, 2008 1:00 pm

Aphrodisiac Perfume Formula

by Melissa Breyer Feb 9, 2009 3:22 pm

Be a Green Wrap Star

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Dec 22, 2008 11:00 am

Befriend Death: Ideas for Halloween

by Cait Johnson Jul 26, 2004 6:24 pm

Best Green Holiday Decorating

by Annie B. Bond Aug 1, 2007 10:55 pm

Black Cat Balderdash

by Janet Garey Oct 26, 2009 5:03 am

Body Honey Wrap with Coconut Oil

by Melissa Breyer Dec 8, 2007 9:09 pm

Buttery Body Balm Formula

by Annie B. Bond Mar 5, 2003 11:13 am

Carve a Magic Jack-O’-Lantern

by Cait Johnson Oct 24, 2002 5:37 am

Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

by Cait Johnson Aug 11, 2002 3:45 pm

Celebrate the Season of the Ancestors

by Annie B. Bond Oct 14, 2002 7:31 am

Celebrations for the Celtic Halloween

by Cait Johnson Jan 12, 2006 2:40 pm

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Apr 15, 2003 12:26 am

Christmas Tree Safety

by Andrew Peterson Dec 19, 2008 12:00 pm

Classic Fall Sweets: Vegan Style

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 29, 2009 3:07 pm

Clean and Green for the Holidays

by Jana Ballinger Nov 20, 2008 11:00 am

Cocktail Party Creations

by Megan, selected from Green Options Nov 20, 2009 11:03 am

Cooking Safely This Thanksgiving

by Andrew Peterson Nov 21, 2008 5:00 pm

Cupid’s Asparagus Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Jun 10, 2000 3:51 pm

Cupid’s Curry

by Annie B. Bond Jan 31, 2005 5:12 am

Decking the Halls Too Soon?

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 24, 2009 9:13 am

Decorating and Wrapping with Winter Nature Magic

by Cait Johnson Mar 21, 2001 4:23 am

Decorating How-to: Bringing Autumn Magic In

a Care2 favorite by Cait Johnson Nov 7, 2009 5:01 am

DIY Festive Felted Easter Eggs

by Melissa Breyer Mar 31, 2009 5:28 pm

DIY Halloween Costumes (slideshow)

by Megan Zehnder Oct 27, 2009 1:34 pm

DIY Snow Globes

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Dec 11, 2008 3:00 pm

DIY: Gift Bags Made from Recycled Envelopes

by Veronica Peterson Apr 14, 2009 8:47 am

DIY: Making a Maypole for a Maypole Dance

by Hilary Stamper May 1, 2009 5:05 pm

Dog Safety Tips for Fourth of July

by Melissa Breyer Jun 28, 2009 5:07 am

Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees: How-To

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Sep 28, 1999 9:04 am

Eco-Friendly Kwanzaa

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Sep 20, 1999 2:40 am

Eco-Halloween Costumes to DIY For

by Jana Ballinger Oct 24, 2008 5:00 pm

Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween a Real Treat

a Care2 favorite by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 18, 2009 11:03 am

Family Activity for Earth Day

by Cait Johnson Aug 13, 2000 7:38 am

Feng Shui for Serenity in the Bedroom

by Melissa Breyer Feb 9, 2009 1:13 pm

Feng Shui for the Holidays

by Cait Johnson Oct 16, 2004 2:41 pm

Feng Shui Love Tips

by Melissa Breyer Feb 11, 2009 3:11 pm

Fighters to Farmers: Helping Out Veterans and Farms

by Judi Gerber Nov 9, 2009 11:05 am

Finding Grace

by Cait Johnson Feb 3, 2001 5:07 pm

Five Super-Simple Steps to Green Trick-or-Treating

by Megan, selected from Green Options Oct 28, 2009 3:04 pm

Food Gifts for Your Backyard Wildlife

by Cait Johnson Mar 20, 2001 8:33 am

Frankincense and Myrrh: Oils of Peace and Freedom

by Annie B. Bond Aug 4, 2007 10:26 am

Fresh Spring Decorating with Nature Ideas

by Cait Johnson Sep 14, 2001 11:15 pm

Fun Decorating Using Earth’s Food Gifts

by Cait Johnson Feb 23, 2006 6:35 pm

Fun Eco-Friendly Holiday Projects

by Annie B. Bond Sep 30, 1999 12:45 am

Gardening Clubs and Classes

by Judi Gerber Oct 19, 2009 9:25 am

Gift Books: Celebrate John Muir’s Green Legacy

by Jana, selected from Plenty magazine Dec 22, 2008 9:00 am

Gifts from the Kitchen: Homemade Granola

by Melissa Breyer Dec 4, 2008 3:00 pm

Gifts from the Kitchen: Vegan Sweets Extravaganza!

by Melissa Breyer Dec 11, 2008 7:00 am

Giving a Gift? Increase Its Impact by Choosing Green

by Robyn, selected from Intent May 6, 2009 3:10 pm

Giving Green: ‘Tis the Season to Give Back

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 29, 2008 3:00 pm

Go Green for Easter

a Care2 favorite by Jana Ballinger Apr 8, 2008 11:04 am

Green Beers for St. Patrick’s Day

a Care2 favorite by Jana Ballinger Mar 14, 2009 8:45 am

Green Birthday Party Ideas, Please

by Melissa Breyer Jun 18, 2008 2:00 pm

Green Gift Guide for Father’s Day

by Jana Ballinger Jun 10, 2008 12:00 pm

Green Gifts for Pets

by Melissa Breyer Dec 10, 2008 3:00 pm

Green Girl Gives Thanks

by Lily Berthold-Bond Nov 27, 2008 12:00 pm

Green Girl Takes from 2008 and Gives to 2009

by Lily Berthold-Bond Jan 2, 2009 3:00 pm

Green Girl Takes the No Plastic Holiday Challenge

by Lily Berthold-Bond Dec 4, 2008 1:00 pm

Green Holiday Gift Bags and Wrapping Paper

by Annie B. Bond Sep 17, 1999 3:08 pm

Green Packing and Shipping

by Melissa Breyer Jul 25, 2007 12:21 pm

Green your Valentine’s Day

by Annie B. Bond Nov 11, 2007 2:23 pm

Greening Your Christmas Tree

by Melissa Breyer Nov 30, 2008 12:00 pm

Grilled Portobello Burgers Recipe for Memorial Day

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond May 24, 2009 10:53 pm

Groovy Green Greeting Cards

by Annie B. Bond Sep 18, 1999 10:59 am

Groovy Green Hostess Gifts

by Melissa Breyer May 4, 2007 4:04 pm

Halloween and the Joy of Giving

by Jana Ballinger Oct 30, 2008 4:00 pm

Halloween Pet Dangers

by Melissa Breyer Oct 17, 2009 5:00 pm

Happy Earth Day!

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 21, 2009 11:12 am

Have a Green Fourth of July

by Melissa Breyer Jun 30, 2009 12:00 pm

Have A Vegan Valentine’s Feast

by Veronica, selected from Intent.com Feb 11, 2009 7:23 pm

Have a Zero-Waste Party

by Kelly Magill Dec 12, 2008 11:00 am

Have an Easy Green Easter

by Melissa Breyer Apr 3, 2009 2:04 pm

Healthy New Year’s Appetizer Ideas

by Jana Ballinger Dec 29, 2008 3:00 pm

Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Dinner

by Dr. Brent Feb 11, 2009 7:02 am

Holiday Fun: Eco-Decorating and Holiday-Making Ideas from Care2

by Annie B. Bond Jan 11, 2003 1:22 pm

Holiday Reservations

by Eric Steinman Dec 24, 2008 9:00 am

Homemade Natural Easter Egg Dyes

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Apr 6, 2008 4:32 pm

How to Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

by Melissa Breyer Aug 26, 2008 11:00 am

How to Deal with the Stress of Valentine’s Day

by Veronica, selected from Intent.com Feb 14, 2009 5:08 am

How to Get Luscious Lips

by Annie B. Bond Jun 14, 2000 7:03 pm

How to Make Fun, Natural Holiday Cards

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Nov 29, 2008 4:00 am

How To Say You’re Sorry

by Melissa Breyer Apr 1, 2009 9:55 pm

How to Survive the Holiday Season

by Mel, selected from first30days.com Dec 19, 2008 9:00 am

It’s All About Your Heart This Valentine’s Day

by Jana, selected from Intent.com Feb 12, 2009 9:16 am

It’s in the Thanksgiving Day Details

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 19, 2009 11:05 am

It’s Pumpkin Patch and Festival Time

by Judi Gerber Oct 1, 2009 11:09 am

It’s Sweet Potato Time

by Judi Gerber Nov 2, 2009 9:08 am

It’s All About Light: Holiday How-To

by Annie B. Bond Feb 2, 2003 1:15 am

Last-Minute, Safe Gift Ideas

by Andrew Peterson Dec 12, 2008 1:00 pm

Let There Be LED Light

by Jana Ballinger Dec 5, 2008 9:00 am

Let’s Turn Black Friday Into Green Friday!

by Jana Ballinger Nov 27, 2008 2:00 pm

Light Up the Holidays: Seven Easy, Energizing Ways

by Annie B. Bond May 7, 2000 6:22 pm

Lighting Up Love: A Valentine’s How-To

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Feb 10, 2005 1:21 pm

Lighting Up the Holiday

by Annie B. Bond Sep 26, 2004 6:30 pm

Luscious Inexpensive Gift Basket Ideas

by Cait Johnson Feb 22, 2006 2:54 am

Magic Egg Ceremony

by Cait Johnson Aug 4, 2001 3:12 pm

Make an Eco-Friendly Dreidel

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Sep 20, 1999 10:30 pm

Make Balsam Pillows and More: Recycled Christmas Tree Wisdom

by Annie B. Bond Nov 9, 2004 1:05 pm

Make Your Halloween Safer with DIY Luminaries

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Oct 29, 2009 9:05 am

Make Your Own Eco-Wreath

by Kelly Magill Dec 16, 2008 9:00 am

Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments

by Jana, selected from Plenty magazine Dec 11, 2008 9:00 am

Make Your Own Vanilla Extract

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Oct 20, 2009 9:21 am

Making Memories: Recipes for Homemade Holiday Ornaments

by Annie B. Bond Sep 19, 1999 6:49 am

Melt Their Hearts with a Love Letter

by Jana, selected from Intent.com Feb 13, 2009 1:21 pm

Mindful Eating on Thanksgiving–You Can Do It!

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Nov 24, 2009 5:04 pm

Music Makes You Merry! Sheet Music of Holiday Songs

by Annie B. Bond Feb 10, 2003 7:39 am

Mystic Symbols of the Harvest

by Cait Johnson Nov 22, 2002 10:54 pm

Native American Winter Solstice Celebration

by Annie B. Bond Sep 30, 2004 9:42 pm

Organic Valentine’s Day Cocktails

by Veronica Peterson Feb 9, 2009 10:59 am

Pasta with Pink Pepper Cream Sauce Recipe

by Cait Johnson Jan 16, 2005 8:04 am

Patriotism Through Peace

by Megan Zehnder Jul 2, 2009 4:18 pm

Quiz: What Holiday Activities are Best for Your Type?

by Annie B. Bond Nov 29, 2002 1:38 pm

Quiz: Color Keys for Your Happiest Holidays

by Cait Johnson Oct 18, 2004 6:22 am

Real Halloween Treats, not Sugary Tricks

by Cait Johnson Sep 28, 2002 2:32 pm

Real Men Moisturize: Gift Ideas

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Dec 5, 2008 5:00 pm

Recycle Grocery Bags Into Eco-Packaging

by Veronica, selected from Green Options May 6, 2009 1:03 pm

Rose Petal Beads

by Melissa Breyer Dec 7, 2007 5:28 am

Ruby Red Romantic Herb Tea

by Annie B. Bond Dec 8, 2007 1:18 am

Safe Red Food Dyes for Valentine’s Day Baking

by Annie B. Bond Jun 30, 2001 2:01 am

Say “Thank You” 500 Ways

by Melissa Breyer Nov 27, 2008 9:00 am

Scare the Kid Out of You: Is Halloween Age Appropriate For Young Children

by Eric Steinman Oct 28, 2009 9:01 am

Sea Salt Caramels

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Nov 14, 2009 1:05 pm

Share Your Fourth of July Traditions

by Annie B. Bond Jun 30, 2008 3:00 pm

Shopping for Socially Responsible Gifts

by Annie B. Bond Apr 18, 2000 6:01 pm

Simmering Holiday Potpourri and Wassail Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Feb 11, 2003 3:30 am

Six Humanitarian Gifts that Give a Gift

by Annie B. Bond Apr 17, 2000 10:10 pm

Slow Down and Smell the Season: DIY Scents for Your Holiday Home

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Dec 18, 2008 11:00 am

Slow-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Oct 4, 2009 11:00 am

Solstice Ceremony of Healing

by Annie B. Bond Dec 20, 2003 3:29 pm

Spa Cuisine: Sweetheart Smoothie/Masque - Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Jun 15, 2000 2:54 pm

Spice it Up: Chocolate Tantric Pie Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Dec 10, 2007 12:50 pm

Spirit-Centered Tree Ornaments

by Cait Johnson Jan 5, 2003 6:29 pm

Spooktacular Halloween Tricks and Treats

by Robyn Hessinger Oct 29, 2009 4:04 pm

Spring Equinox Celebrations

by Cait Johnson Dec 5, 1999 3:03 am

Sprout a Natural Grass Easter Basket

by Annie B. Bond Apr 30, 1999 9:58 pm

Surviving Thanksgiving with Multiple Sclerosis

by Ann Pietrangelo Nov 9, 2009 9:14 am

Surviving Your Family for the Holidays

by Jana Ballinger Nov 25, 2008 5:00 pm

Symbols of the Season: Mixed Blessings

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Dec 14, 2008 10:00 am

Take Time For Yourself During the Holidays

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Dec 18, 2008 9:00 am

Thank a Farmer This Thanksgiving

by Judi Gerber Nov 23, 2009 9:02 am

Thanksgiving Decorating with Nature

by Cait Johnson Nov 24, 2008 2:00 pm

Thanksgiving Food Traditions

by Judi Gerber Nov 16, 2009 9:05 am

The 12 Days of Green Christmas

by Jana Ballinger Dec 19, 2008 11:00 am

The Aromas of Christmas: Four Incense Recipes

by Annie B. Bond Feb 27, 2006 1:57 am

The Best Candy

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Oct 10, 2009 3:00 pm

The Best of Care2: Holiday Decorating and Entertaining

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Dec 8, 2008 11:00 am

The Feng Shui of Halloween: The Approach of the Dark

by Betsy Stang Oct 30, 2008 9:00 am

The Health Benefits of Roses

by Annie B. Bond Feb 3, 2005 12:34 pm

The Magic of Costumes

by Cait Johnson Oct 25, 2009 5:01 am

The Most Beautiful Gifts and Decorations

by Annie B. Bond Sep 30, 2004 1:52 am

The Problem With Excess

by Dave Chameides Dec 25, 2008 12:00 pm

The Radiance Of A Natural Holiday Season

by Annie B. Bond Oct 29, 2004 8:09 pm

The Spirit of Giving

by Annie B. Bond Feb 2, 2001 1:26 am

The True Love Checklist

by Annie B. Bond May 24, 2001 5:00 pm

The Winter Wreath: Symbolism and Simplicity

by Annie B. Bond Jul 24, 2007 4:30 pm

The Wisdom of Black Cats

by Susan Wagner Oct 29, 2009 1:09 pm

Top 10 Eco-Tips for the Holidays

by Kelly Magill Dec 18, 2008 3:00 pm

Toxic Candy Alert

by Melissa Breyer Oct 30, 2008 2:00 pm

Traditional Divination for Halloween

by Cait Johnson Jan 6, 2006 7:47 pm

Transcend The Need for Perfection This Holiday Season

by Annie B. Bond Dec 18, 2002 1:59 pm

Trick or Treat for a Cause

by Melissa Breyer Oct 10, 2008 2:00 pm

Two Chocolate Mousses Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Apr 5, 2003 9:11 pm

Valentine Beet Soup with Heart Croutons Recipe

by Annie B. Bond Jun 9, 2000 12:10 am

Vanilla Figs and Dried Cherries

by Annie B. Bond Oct 23, 2007 3:02 pm

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

by Angel Flinn Nov 23, 2009 5:08 pm

Vegans at the Family Thanksgiving

by Angel Flinn Nov 24, 2009 11:09 am

Vegetarian Irish Stew

by Melissa Breyer Mar 14, 2009 7:44 am

Visions of Healthy Sugar Plums

by Annie B. Bond Sep 27, 2004 2:20 pm

Want Sustainable Romance? Leave Valentine’s Day Out

by Dave Chameides Feb 10, 2009 10:58 am

Waste Less This Gift-Giving Season

by Dave Chameides Dec 9, 2008 9:00 am

What Your Favorite Holiday Says About You–Quiz

by Cait Johnson Sep 1, 2004 11:15 pm

Wheat-Free Halloween Cookies

by Annie B. Bond Aug 13, 1999 1:58 am

Why Buy Organic Flowers?

by Cait Johnson May 10, 2008 6:00 am

Why DIY?

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 25, 2008 3:00 pm

Why We Love Red and How to Use it at Home

by Annie B. Bond Apr 28, 2003 5:53 am

Winter Holiday Eco-Decorating

by Annie B. Bond Sep 27, 1999 1:14 pm

Winter Squash and Pumpkin: Part of the Gourd Family

by Judi Gerber Oct 26, 2009 11:04 am

World Earth Hour: Vote with Your Lightswitch!

by Veronica Peterson Mar 25, 2009 12:52 pm

Write a Love Letter to Yourself

by Cait Johnson Apr 25, 2003 6:22 pm

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