5 Easy Ways to Keep it Green in 2013
December 31st, 2012 | by The Green Divas
I had a an exceptionally fun morning Christmas Day on the set of Good Day NY on FOX 5. I talked with Dave Price and Anna about keeping it green in 2013 . .
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Everything old is New Again: Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving
December 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard about The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving? Well, according to this great article from Treehugger, [&hellip
Green Diva Holidays: Eco-Friendly Foodie, Gift & Decorating Fun
December 17th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Had an excellent ramblin holidaze show this week in the Green Divas Radio Show studio and am thrilled we were able to record AND podcast finally!
Home insulation, good money saving habits, and you
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
By now most Green Living Ideas readers know the value of home insulation, but for those new to the green [&hellip
5 Ways to Have a Less Expensive and Earth Friendly Holiday
December 10th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
For me bringing light into these long, cold and dark days means minimizing the commercial aspect and being more thoughtful about what I really want to share, give and how to let my close ones know how much I appreciate them
On Garbage Cans, Recycling and the Responsibility of Garbage
November 28th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Several months ago, it might have been a year ago at this point, I had this amazing suggestion for the [&hellip
Gluten Free Skincare Recipes
November 23rd, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
When you think about wheat, barley, rye and oats what comes to mind? Bread, beer, whiskey and all that tasty stuff, right? Sadly, for many North Americans suffering from Celiac Disease, they have had to cut out all that goodness and replace it with Gluten-Free options. As a lover of gluten-heavy products myself, I can only imagine how difficult this would be. Turns out leading a G-Free life is more than just eliminating foods from your diet. It means reading the fine print, knowing the variations and changing your skincare and beauty products too
I am Thankful for Smoke-Free Spaces in New York City
November 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
I have a bone to pick with Japan…the indoor smoking is out-of-control
6 Easy Ways to Have a Greener Kitchen
November 19th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We had a great time with Ebru Today talking about getting greener in the kitchen. I kept my tips to things that were relatively easy, low or no-cost or in fact saved money.
Powerlessness & Gratitude: Message from post-Sandy NJ
November 6th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We are in northern, New Jersey. We were hit pretty hard by Sandy, but from what I can tell, we got off easy compared to lower Manhattan, Queens and the Jersey shore. We experienced 5 days of powerlessness. By day 3 I stopped flicking light switches, and quickly adjusted to candlelit dinners and huddling around the fireplaces for warmth, light and quietude.
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