So this Tuesday’s Tip thing is often less an eco-tip and more a life tip. Every now and then you have one of those weeks that catches your breath, presses pause on all your pursuits and strivings, and reminds you to sit down, shut up and pay attention. Don’t worry, God willing next week I’ll …

This past week I whipped open a window that has been all but nailed shut for the past few months. The rusty springs in my double-hung creaked and vibrated as poofs of dust and a few dead flies slid across the window sill. Surfing the fresh breeze now pouring in. I pressed my face up …

Yesterday I posed a challenge to all the parents out there trying to manage an Easter Outfit for the kiddos (skip new clothes and donate the cash instead). Today’s tip is related. If you need to catch up on the conversation, click here. If you are looking for a fun and festive way to swap …

Folks in the current environmental, organic, eco-conversation often toss around words and phrases as if everyone else knew what they meant. They talk about worms, composting, organic matter, ph balance, and the NPK. BpA, phtalates, and biodegradable items. I found myself instantly lost a few months ago in a conversation about the difference between organic …

I’m absolutely a product of the 1980′s. From Ferris Bueller to stone washed denim. From neon sweatshirts to jeans I tucked and rolled at the ankles. What I wouldn’t give to have my closet back?! I could make a fortune on eBay as I see the same styles coming back around. Giant earrings anyone? But …

It’s St. Pat’s week. Green everywhere. In Chicago they even dye the river green. Emerald green. Which is interesting since the Chicago River is already a sort of odd, greenish turquoise color. And Earth Day coming next month. More green. Different shades and motivations. Eco-green rather than green beer and green rivers. But still, a …

Loading the dishwasher at our house is like trying to pack a suitcase. I’m a fan of cramming as many items as possible into this magic little appliance. When I travel I fold and twist items, adjust and shuffle socks and shoes to make room for brushes and lotion. If it all lands just right …

A new idea for us all to try! Any of us who are moms know that an enormous amount of information rattles around inside our heads each day. For me, I lose most of this info. Ideas come and go, names and faces vanish. I will meet someone and forget his/her name within seconds. I …