Divine Vegan Chocolate Truffles for Valentine’s Day
January 27th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Mouthwatering vegan chocolate truffles add a personal touch to your Valentine's Day gift
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Make Your Own Hydrating Sports Drink
January 26th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
With the overwhelming number of sports drink choices it's easy to throw in the towel and stick to water. However, sports drinks help the body replace valuable nutrients and electrolytes lost during strenuous workouts. Luckily, you don't have to purchase your revitalizing quencher. Here's how to make your own hydrating sports drink, saving money and the endless flood of plastic bottles filling our landfills
5 Vegan Holiday Pies
December 23rd, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
5 delectable vegan holiday pies to tantalize your tongue
Teach Green Living with Gingerbread Houses
December 22nd, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Many families are making major green improvements to their living that can be highlighted while enjoying a favorite holiday past time. This year you can teach green living with gingerbread houses to show young ones how your actions can make a difference towards a positive future
Honoring Earth with Yule Log Creations
December 15th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
This holiday season take a trip back to some the primitive winter celebration of Yule. Traditionally a Pagan holiday, this celebration has been embraced by many environmental-minded families as a way to honor the earth and the abundance nature brings. Families celebrate the highs and lows of the year making way for exciting things to come. Here are a few fun activities for honoring Earth with Yule log creations
Homemade Edible Gift Ideas for Christmas
December 12th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
If you have decided to celebrate a handmade green Christmas with non-materialistic eco-friendly gifts this year like us, you may want to consider making edible gifts as well. Presenting your loved ones with them will not only increase your sustainability but also the love that flows back to you! It is great to express yourself with a tasty homemade treat - something that will be appreciated even by the most picky ones among us
Recipes To Make With Your Pumpkins After Halloween Is Over
October 30th, 2011 | by Chris Keenan
There are many delicious recipes you can make with your Halloween pumpkins once October has ended. Why toss your pumpkins out, smash them against the garage door or add them to a compost heap if they are still in edible condition
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