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Antiques...
Greenhab: The Browns Go Green —
Authority: 119
I had an amazing day working in my moms antiques store yesterday. I got to see first hand how community members support small business - and vice versa! Read all about it in my post over on the Green Phone Booth: Antiques Arent Just For Grandma Anymore .15 hours ago -
Chamber/NDDC ‘Be Local Buy Local’ campaign embraces the local blogosphere
Locally Grown —
Authority: 135
I’m thrilled to see that the Be Local … Buy Local (BLBL) campaign initiated by the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Northfield Downtown Development Corporation is not only web-savvy but recognizes the role that the local blogosphere plays in both the local economy and the information ecosystem. The ...19 hours ago -
My Local (Virginia) Thanksgiving – Success and a summary
Life: Version 2.0 —
Authority: 117
I am so thankful for such a wonderful day. Great friends and family gathering around the table, where we went around the table to say what we were thankful for. I am blessed. Dinner was by far the best Thanksgiving meal I have had in a very long time. The meal was fresh and full of flavor. It was a lot of work (since ...1 day ago -
It’s not weird, its Bizarre!
Great Lakes Green Pages —
Authority: 424
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a holiday season that didn’t involve using a ton of extra energy to light the lights, filling our landfills with cards and wrapping paper, and export more of our dollars to China as we buy cheap crap to shove under the tree? While I know that I won’t get most people to stop the ...3 days ago -
These suds are not duds!
Great Lakes Green Pages —
Authority: 424
The nest in my selection of eco friendly gifts for the holidays is a company called Sarva Soaps . These soaps are beautiful and smell fantastic! Hand created by Michelle Gilbert, these soaps are all natural and vegetarian. Two scents use honey, and the rest are completely vegan. I have had many discussions over ...5 days ago -
Womens Business Expo Nov. 29-30
May's Machete —
Authority: 415
The feminist book club Im in is putting on a Womens Business Expo November 29-30. Im going to be one of the vendors. Ill be selling a bunch of original drawings I have and maybe some collages if I feel like it. Now heres some official information about it: Please join us over two days, Sunday, November 29th, and ...5 days ago -
Make your holiday greener with Second Time Designs
Great Lakes Green Pages —
Authority: 424
The holidays are almost here! Where did the year go, anyway? While the music, decorations, lights and gatherings can all be fun and exciting, they also generate a ton of waste. Anything that you can do to reduce your environmental footprint at this time of year is a good thing. That is why I am trying to feature ...5 days ago -
Know Your Food
Mind Body Smile —
Authority: 145
The food we eat is a multidimensional aspect of our lives. Food provides us with the energy that enables us to grow and prosper. Yet it can be, and frequently is, much, much more. Our food can be an experience in and of itself if we allow it to be. The dishes we remember from childhood offer unmatched comfort. The act ...5 days ago -
Buy fresh, buy Local
Plan Your Meetings —
Authority: 123
The Chattanooga Convention Center implemented a “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” program. The environmental initiative will offer conventioneers fresh seasonal produce, breads, meats, cheeses, locally roasted coffee and more from local and in-state purveyors. The convention center is within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville ...5 days ago -
Dunwoody Restaurants (Not Exactly a "Buy Local" List, But Were On Our Way)
Sustainable Dunwoody —
Authority: 409
Ah, finally! The Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce sent out an enewsletter that lists its member restaurants in Dunwoody and encourages folks to eat there. This is step one toward encouraging a Buy Local Campaign. The next step is to compile a list of those businesses that are not only in Dunwoody but are also ...5 days ago -
Let’s Get Local - Do the Products You Buy Travel More Than You Do?
EbioAnt —
Authority: 143
By Katie Henry Have you ever considered the origin of any of the products that you buy? When you buy batteries, or gloves, or grapes… do you ever look to see where they were made, grown or distributed? American consumers are accustomed to having access to any product or food item at any time of the year, even ...6 days ago -
I Saw Santa, Reindeer, Christmas Trees Last Night at Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville.
Bucking The Real Estate Trend-Waynesville and Maggie Valley Real Estate —
Authority: 139
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm is where many people in Western North Carolina go to get their Christmas trees every year. Yesterday was ‘opening day’ for Boyd’s Christmas trees and wreaths season. Click here for their hours and dates of operation, directions and information . ...1 week ago -
To Market to market
Great Lakes Green Pages —
Authority: 424
There is still time to get in on your local Farmer’s Markets. This Saturday (Nov. 21st) the Gordon Square Farmer’s Market is having their holiday market from 11am till 1pm. I am thinking of the Turnip Greens and Hot Southern Mustard Greens for Thanksgiving. There will be pies and breads, Lettuce, Radishes, ...1 week ago -
The 100 Mile Eco Thanksgiving Challenge
The GenGreen Blog —
Authority: 100
Thanks to Modern Eco Homes, where this blog entry by Katie Nielsen originally came from , and they reached out to us, wanting to share their findings and learn from yours. Enjoy, and please share your eco holiday finds below in the comments In 1621, the pilgrims at Plymouth celebrated the ending of a successful ...1 week ago -
Is your community on your Christmas list?
Reimagine Rural —
Authority: 120
We don’t often think of giving Christmas presents to our communities unless we are considering a donation to a community foundation or program. A recent post from the Strom Center at Dickenson State University reminded me how important it is for rural communities to create activities that encourage ...1 week ago -
I Made It! Jr.
Subu, Inc. —
Authority: 120
Calling all Pittsburgh kids, parents and craft-a-holics! Visit the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on Sunday, November 22 for the I Made It! Jr. Market , an afternoon of handmade wares created just for you by craftspeople [including yours truly] from across the Pittsburgh region. This one day pop-up ...1 week ago -
Cleveland clothing for Clevelanders!
Great Lakes Green Pages —
Authority: 424
If you are at all like me, then you love Cleveland and believe in its future. Last year at the Bizarre Bazaar I was introduced to a line of T-shirts that I absolutely love. The company is called the Cleveland Clothing Company, and they have the best designs. They made a special design for the Made in 216 event ...1 week ago -
Citizens bring holidays to downtown South Berwick
the236diner.com —
Authority: 127
Karaoke Christmas carols, Hanukkah games and a boxing demonstration are the latest additions to South Berwick’s annual Home for the Holidays celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 4 . With several new businesses opening downtown in the past year, there will be more than a dozen free activities for the whole ...1 week ago -
7 Green Gifts to Wow Your Thanksgiving Dinner Host
Planet Green —
Authority: 623
Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, its more about thinking green as you shop.1 week ago -
Kicking Off the Holidays at the Brewery
Bellinghams Best Beer —
Authority: 118
Last week, around here at least, it officially became a new season. Our Beer Garden here at Boundary Bay Brewery closed up for winter when the hop vines were cut back and the tent was taken down. Thankfully, saying goodbye to our beer garden season also means saying hello to Cabin Fever and to the beginning of ...1 week ago
