Green/Simple Living


Feature Writer: Tracey Drake
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Are you concerned about conserving resources, reducing household waste, saving energy and living a healthier, more environmentally responsible life? This is the place to find the information you need to build a green lifestyle.

The Green Living section explores everything from organic and fair-trade foods, water conservation and composting to energy-saving strategies and ways to help create a greener, more sustainable planet. You can also find reviews of books about green living, links to online resources, green living news and guides to renewable energy.

Finally, I regularly add new articles, news and information, so please bookmark this page and come back often to see what's new. And if you'd like to get reminders when this site is updated, please email me.

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Tracey Drake

How to Easily Create a Family Holiday Newsletter

In: Green/Simple Living (general)

Most great gifts do not come from a department store and creating a family newsletter that is mailed to distant friends and family may be the perfect choice this year. more...

Best Eco Friendly Christmas Gift Wrap Options

In: Green/Simple Living (general)

Decrease post Christmas morning waste and show off a whole lot of green imagination by using different materials to wrap holiday gifts for friends and family this season. more...

Add Christmas Sparkle While Saving Electricity

In: Saving Energy

Believe it! There are great ways and illusion tricks that can light up a Christmas tree and add holiday sparkle without covering it with electrical light strings. more...

Involve the Kids in an Eco Friendly Christmas

In: Natural Products

From choosing the perfect family tree, to making decorations and recycling holiday ornaments, there are many ways to teach children about earth kindness at Christmas. more...

How to Reduce Waste For a Greener Christmas

In: Reducing Waste

Christmas is about sparkle, glitz and gift giving. However, it is also about awareness of family and community. This year, go green and help a neighbor in need. more...

How to Decorate an Eco Friendly Christmas Tree

In: Natural Fabrics

The holiday season is about giving. This year, give back to the environment and save money along the way by using natural and recycled materials to decorate the tree. more...

Using Nature to Decorate a Home for Thanksgiving

In: Natural Products

No need to spend a fortune to decorate the home for Thanksgiving. This is the perfect holiday to reach outside for decor ideas that are simple, green and inexpensive. more...

Renovate a Fire Surround with Wood or Granite

In: Natural Products

The time will come when that faithful fireplace will need a facelift. Create a modern fire surround using a few simple rules that ensure safety and low maintenance. more...

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