Colin Beavan, who wrote the book and then produced the documentary “No Impact Man,” announced last week that he is running for Congress in central Brooklyn’s 8th Congressional District on the Green Party ticket.
Yes, the holidays–not that the election is over, it is time to think about what you are going to buy online on Cyber Monday, unless of course you plan on waking up at 1 a.m. on Black Friday to snag that cheap flat-screen TV or laptop. Well, if you plan to give presents as part of a group, eBay may just have the solution for you.
Sorry, I stay away from top 10 lists–but I thought I’d share some tips for how you can be more eco-friendly while you are on the road. You probably already have them in your home or office!
Halloween holds a special place in my heart—my birthday is close to the holiday, so growing up, my mother often had very creative ideas for my Halloween-themed birthday parties . . . I remember one birthday party where we made individual caramel apples, using licorice, of course, for those 70s moustaches. Years later, in my [...]
Here’s another one of my favorite quips from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous: Saffron: “Mum, it’s the thought that counts.” Edina Monsoon: “It’s just the thought I’m worried about, darling.” Edina’s character was afraid of getting some Yardley of London toiletries. I’m scared of a gift we recently received: a $3 garment bag. (more…)