Last minute Valentine. 1

Last minute Valentine.
So here are the Valentines the 5 year old and I made for his class. We started out with used wrapping paper and gift bags that were torn or otherwise no longer reusable, but ended up using some of my scrap (read: stained, rejected, torn) watercolor paper as well. Today is Valentine’s Day, so really, ...

Getting my share. 3

Getting my share.
Living responsibly can be great for the budget. Cutting back on electricity, water, gas, household chemicals, ziplock bags and individually packaged things all save money and keep my wallet happily plump. Not so with buying responsibly. Don’t get me wrong: I don’t mind paying a little more when a product is local, sustainable, or simply ...

One dozen green Valentines.

One dozen green Valentines.
Behold my very first gift guide of earth-conscious Valentines. 12 lovely gifts, ranging from cute-on-a-budget to Why Not Luxurious. I hope you’ll find something suitable for your love(s). 1 & 2: Think Pink. Think under $10. Pretty Pink Valentine’s Day Hearts What: A lovely vegan gift to pamper her skin. These adorable glycerin soaps are ...