Green Diva Jewelry

It's getting ridiculously convenient to recycle common household items (and you won't hear me complaining) these days when retailers like Best Buy are placing huge recycling centers in their vestibules. Well, recently I stumbled on another local store jumping on the green bandwagon. At a visit to Lowes, my hubby and I spotted this little number right outside the checkout area. So if you're looking for a quick and easy way to recycle light bulbs, batters and plastic bags, here it is. Drop by your local Lowes or Best Buy to recycle these everyday goods. Read More...

I drive my husband crazy with the random piles I have lying around with all the electronic and other household items that we need to recycle. It certainly would be a lot easier to toss them in the trash, rather than find a random recycling center somewhere in the area or in the country who will recycle it. Until now... Read More...

{This is a guest post by Christine Shivecharan, an eco-conscious mom and dedicated vegetarian.}

Here's a disturbing fact that I simply can't ignore: food traveling to a grocery store averages 1500 miles to reach our store shelves! Imagine all the farms it passes on it's way, growing and selling fresh local fruits and vegetables. Those farmers are trying to earn a living helping the surrounding community by giving a choice to consumers, but most people really don't know about these options. I'd like to change that.

Local food co-operatives (or co-op)

Co-ops allow you to get fresh fruits and vegetables in season that are locally owned and grown and are usually organic too. Some co-ops even offer hands on classess, lectures, and workshops to help you learn more about living a "greener" lifestyle. They have convient pick-up locations with pre-made boxes of in season fruit and vegetables. This gives you an opportunity to put your culinary skills to the test! Read More...