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Grocery Gratificationnew
Green Girl gives readers step-by-step instructions for helping the environment while staying within a grocery budget.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-24-2009 |
Culture
Building a Better Easter Basketnew
This year, skip the chocolate bunnies with the disturbing neon eyes and go for a more practical and eco-friendly Easter basket.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-09-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, Easter
Green Girl to Green Mamanew
Bring a new addition into the family will test your eco-fortitude. Here's how to stay green when setting up baby's nursery.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
04-03-2009 |
Culture
Tags: green living, home
Eco-Dating in Jacksonnew
Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the dry, dinner-and-a-movie routine, or trying to plan a Saturday staycation with your spouse of 20 years, Jackson has many options for the eco-savvy, especially if you plan ahead to minimize driving.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
09-18-2008 |
Culture
A Craftier Shade of Greennew
Green Girl recently found herself roaming the aisles of the fabric store. She hoped to find eco-friendly options for making a patchwork baby quilt for Junior Green Girl.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
06-16-2008 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
Having a Family with a Low Environmental Impactnew
With the uncertain future of our planet, many couples are wondering whether they should have children at all. That is a highly personal decision, but I will say that it is easier (and cheaper) than you might think to have a family with a low impact.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
05-08-2008 |
Culture
Clean, Green Waternew
With the current bottled-water craze, millions of Americans are paying more money per gallon for water than for gasoline, even though most cities charge less than 1 cent per gallon for municipal water.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
03-14-2008 |
Culture
DIY Play Doughnew
This year, make a quick and easy Valentine's gift for the kids in your life. Experiment with color, scent and glitter to create homemade play dough.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
Love the Planetnew
When you're looking for a box of chocolates, flowers or a bottle of wine to help you celebrate Valentine's Day, think about the environmental and human sacrifices behind them. Buy organic, certified fair trade products.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
02-07-2008 |
Culture
The Green Walletnew
Keep in mind that a simple life is a greener life. You don't need to run out and buy a bunch of stuff to boost your "eco-credentials."
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
01-17-2008 |
Culture
Eco-Resolutions to Live Bynew
Rather than an endless, open-ended laundry list of all of my perceived personal flaws that I need to change in 2008 -- but probably won't get around to -- I made a list of 12 specific actions I will take next year, one per month, in the name of helping to preserve the environment.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
12-27-2007 |
Culture
My Big, Fat Green Weddingnew
Step into married life without leaving a huge, ugly carbon footprint.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
11-20-2007 |
Culture
Mean, Green Halloweennew
Make your Halloween mean and eco-friendly by adjusting a few popular holiday customs.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
10-25-2007 |
Culture
