Give Up Eating Beef (Unless It’s Grassfed Beef)

For better health – for you, the animal and the Earth – meat-eaters should opt for grassfed beef. Continue reading → Read more

10 Tips for Buying Toys and Alternative Gifts for Children

As much as I’d like to ignore holidays devoted entirely to acquiring stuff, I cannot. I live in the modern world. And my almost four-year-old – who isn’t a stuff-ist, actually – would notice. So would other relatives and friends.

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Dice Games in the Atmosphere

Extreme weather should make us think twice about continuing to emit greenhouse gases at this rate. Continue reading → Read more

Spread Mulch Around Your Trees

Spring is a good time to start using mulch, if you aren’t already taking advantage of this natural, water- and chemical-saving staple of a healthy lawn and garden landscape. Continue reading → Read more

Plant Heirloom Vegetables In Your Garden

There’s nothing quite like a unique heirloom varietal. Continue reading → Read more

Getting a New Roof? Go Solar, Too, and Pay Nothing Extra

By leasing solar panels that are integrated into a new roof, homeowners have a new cheap option. Continue reading → Read more

How to Buy Ethically Raised, Organic Meats, Even at a Chain Supermarket

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Sign a Petition

As actor and activist Ted Danson says, a simple political action can have an outsized impact – and make you feel good, too. Continue reading → Read more

Look for Good Housekeeping’s ‘Green Central Station’

A debut interactive exhibit showcases what’s green this Earth Month. Continue reading → Read more