My Five Favorite Gardening Books
I have been growing vegetables for six years now. Each year I gather a bigger, better harvest and feel more confident in my abilities, but I still have SO MUCH to learn. Luckily, there are hundreds of gardening books available to help me. Here are my five favorite books: Week-by-Week Vegetable Gardening Handbook by RonContinue reading “My Five Favorite Gardening Books”
Earth Day Prep
Earth Day is one week from today and there is so much to do! Trees and flowers to buy. Organizations to research. Gloves and bags to find. Books to borrow…. You may not think of Earth Day as a holiday that requires preparation, but a successful Earth Day requires just as much forethought as anyContinue reading “Earth Day Prep”
Small Wins: Tiptoeing into Sustainable Living
I have been listening to The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg on OverDrive whenever I am in the car. It’s fascinating on several levels, but the thought that keeps jumping out at me is this – sustainable, green living is all about habits, smallContinue reading “Small Wins: Tiptoeing into Sustainable Living”
Tom Brady is (almost) vegan!
There’s a lot of hype right now around Tom Brady and rightfully so. He is considered by many to be the best quarterback of all time. He has many records and achievements under his belt. He is also the oldest player to be named Super Bowl MVP and win a Super Bowl as the startingContinue reading “Tom Brady is (almost) vegan!”
Kids Books: Historical Novels
I’ve shared on here that the girls and I have been listening to a lot of audio books. After a few too many turns of Ivy and Bean (nothing against that series, but it gets old after the tenth time), I put my foot down and insisted we try something else. I had never readContinue reading “Kids Books: Historical Novels”
My Top Five Cookbooks, plus one bonus
Let me preface this post by saying I am not an amazing cook. I am not a foodie. I do not pretend to be an expert on cookbooks. But I do know what I like and these cookbooks have been my go-tos for years now. I wholeheartedly recommend them. Two of these cookbooks are vegan;Continue reading “My Top Five Cookbooks, plus one bonus”
Vegetarian Cookbooks Owned by a Meat-Eater
If you’ve been following Hannah’s awesome 12 eco-resolutions, you know that reducing your meat intake is first on the list. For reasons as to why this move is needed, you can refer to these books. I recognize some people can’t go fully-vegetarian for health reasons (celiac or similar conditions), but most of us can affordContinue reading “Vegetarian Cookbooks Owned by a Meat-Eater”
Become a Frugal Hedonist and enjoy life again
I don’t know how I ended up in possession of The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb- and I have since lost my copy and had to borrow it from the library in order to write this – but this small, strange book really changed my life. Or, rather, it changedContinue reading “Become a Frugal Hedonist and enjoy life again”
Guest Post! Pandemic Winter With Kids: It’s for the Birds
Today we have a guest post from my new friend, Alyssa Walker! Alyssa and I recently met through our children and have enjoyed some outdoor adventures together. Today she’s offering a safe and fun way to spend time outdoors with your kids! – Rachel We typically love winter at my house: lots of skiing, snowshoeing,Continue reading “Guest Post! Pandemic Winter With Kids: It’s for the Birds”
Kids Books: Celebrating the Solstice
I think it’s hard to get people, especially little ones, to care about climate change if they don’t see and feel the effects in their everyday life. However connecting people to their seasons and surroundings is one way to encourage action. For example, some might be happy that the winters are getting warmer. Who wantsContinue reading “Kids Books: Celebrating the Solstice”
Hannah’s Holiday Gift Guide
Wondering what to give friends and family this year? Hoping to give wonderful gifts AND stay true to your low-waste and low-impact lifestyle? If you haven’t yet, check out Rachel’s guide. Here are some suggestions to spark the green glow in anyone. But first, a general guide for gift-giving: Experiences! There are literally unlimited onlineContinue reading “Hannah’s Holiday Gift Guide”
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
My girls’ school read this book last week, in relation to the election. While there’s obviously a lot to say about our new first woman Vice President (yay!) and how we await the first woman President, that’s not the only reason why I like reading this story with my daughters. For me, I think it’sContinue reading “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez”
Earth Jams for the Kids
Matt Loosigian’s album, Hungry for the Sun, is just the right mix of fun and educational. Kids learn about important environmental topics – recycling, energy use, composting, and habitats – through Matt’s excellent lyrics and classic blues, rock, and reggae music. It is one of the few made-for-kids albums that I actually enjoy listening toContinue reading “Earth Jams for the Kids”
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
I love to read and tend to gravitate towards novels. Yet it’s the non-fiction books that have changed my life and way of thinking. The Omnivore’s Dilemma (OD) is one of those books. I first read the OD when it was published almost 15 years ago. If you are looking to understand the terms “free-rangeContinue reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”
A Vegetarian Cookbook for People who like Meat and Potatoes
Do you wish you could be vegetarian, but you don’t know how? Are you worried you will leave the table hungry or dissatisfied? Or are you a vegetarian already, but your partner and kids think you’re crazy when you suggest they try it? Often vegetarian and vegan cookbooks don’t help the matter. They are filledContinue reading “A Vegetarian Cookbook for People who like Meat and Potatoes”
How Bad are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything Review
I love this book! I read it first in 2010 and it has shaped a lot of my decisions since then. I am rereading it now to refresh my memory. The basic premise of the book is obvious from its subtitle. Mike Berners-Lee spent a considerable amount of time researching the carbon footprint of overContinue reading “How Bad are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything Review”
Think you’re making good climate choices? Take this NY Times Quiz to find out!
Want to cut down on your carbon footprint, but not sure the best way to proceed? Wondering whether you should go vegetarian or switch to a hybrid… it turns out a lot of us (me included) have misconceptions about which of our behaviors are the most carbon intensive. Take this New York Times quiz toContinue reading “Think you’re making good climate choices? Take this NY Times Quiz to find out!”
David Wallace-Wells “The Uninhabitable Earth”
As a lay person, I’ve been interested in the environment and climate change for about a decade. However it was a few years ago- when I watched my child pull off her coat because she was too hot to ski (it was 55 degrees on that January day) – that I became truly passionate aboutContinue reading “David Wallace-Wells “The Uninhabitable Earth””
We Are The Weather
Jonathan Safran Foer has been writing about vegetarianism for over a decade. I read his book “Eating Animals” a while back but admittedly didn’t finish it. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve tried going fully vegetarian many times but always go back to meat. I think my difficulty is due to a combination of factors; I’mContinue reading “We Are The Weather”
Going Green & Living Clean Quick Start Guide by Rebekah Lara
Available on her website, https://simplygreenrebekah.com/, Rebekah Lara’s e-book is a great resource for those who want to make greener, cleaner life changes, but don’t want to do all the legwork to research and find new products. Set up as a check-list, the guide walks you through swaps* for your bathroom, laundry, kitchen, and cleaning suppliesContinue reading “Going Green & Living Clean Quick Start Guide by Rebekah Lara”
Pretend Soup and Salad People by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson
Want to raise vegetarian children who love cooking and eat their vegetables? These two books are just what you need! Full of fun and inventive recipes, they make cooking easy with step-by-step pictures that even non-readers can follow (there is also an adult version of each recipe). All the recipes are vegetarian, which makes choosingContinue reading “Pretend Soup and Salad People by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson”
We Are Water Protectors
My children’s school recently celebrated Earth Day and We Are the Water Protectors was part of the curriculum. My younger daughter instantly connected with this book and asks to read it often. From an aesthetic point alone, the illustrations are gorgeous and worth a look. The book tells the story of a Native American tribeContinue reading “We Are Water Protectors”
One Meal A Day by Suzy Amis Cameron
Many environmentalists will tell you that eating animals takes a huge environmental toll on the Earth. Many resources, such as land and water, are used to raise these animals. The livestock also emit dangerous gasses, due to living in less than ideal conditions on “factory farms”. However so many people were raised eating meat, andContinue reading “One Meal A Day by Suzy Amis Cameron”
“Zero Waste Home” by Bea Johnson
Much like “The Joy of Cooking” is my go-to for all things culinary, “Zero Waste Home” is great reference for all things, well, “zero waste.” In her book, Johnson talks about the environmental benefits of bulk shopping, cooking from scratch and making your own cleaners, among many other things. The book can be a bitContinue reading ““Zero Waste Home” by Bea Johnson”
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