A few simple steps can turn your bathroom into one super-efficient room. Here, some easy-to-implement suggestions that will help you save money and energy in one of the most-used areas of your home.

You love entertaining friends and family, but what about all the energy parties require and the waste they produce? These easy changes can give your next event -- whether it's an intimate dinner or a big celebration -- a significant eco-upgrade.

Follow these 10 easy steps to make your bedroom so healthy, happy and inviting, you'll never want to leave!

This season, keep your home warm -- and your energy bill in check -- with these easy steps.

The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style.

Give your daily tasks an eco-upgrade with these easy changes that make a big difference

These 6 tips make it easy to help the planet without digging deep into your wallet.

Follow these 5 easy steps to organize your way to well-being.

Think twice before tossing out that paper towel tube! Check out these simple ways to get more life out of old items.

Whether you're ready to ditch your car keys completely or just want to find ways to become a more planet-conscious driver, these easy tips will help you go green while getting around.

Reduce, reuse, recycle: We all know the phrase. While reducing what you use is one thing, understanding the difference between reusing and recycling is another.

This summer, give your kids an eco-education with fun (really!) lessons and activities that will teach them how to love the planet.

Take the heat off your wallet with these five simple green tips.

No matter where your family is traveling this summer, you can make your trip a little greener by giving eco-friendly hostess gifts. Here, some easy ideas.

Whether you plant pumpkins or petunias, gardening with your kids can cultivate a lifelong love of green. These four easy steps will get you started.

April is Earth Month! It's easier than ever to give your kids a clean, green home and inspire them with easy suggestions.

Using less water is a great way to help the planet and save a lot of money. Plus it’s easier than you may think! Here’s how to use less and save more.

To help your kids grow up in a healthy, environmentally sound world, start by bringing easy green changes into their school.

It's that time of year again -- get ready to sharpen those pencils, dust off those books and head back to school! This year, make your kid's back-to-school routine easier on the planet with these six easy adjustments.

Teach your tikes how to go green with these recycling, conservation and reusing activities just for kids.

Upcycling -- the process of breathing new life into unused objects -- makes a great family project and is more doable than you may think. The best part? You’ll be going green while creating something beautiful and functional at the same time.

It's time to show your love for the planet! Celebrate this Earth Day with our kid-friendly activities and crafts.

Get your home ready for spring with an all-over cleaning that's efficient and eco-aware.

Avocados, milk, honey, oatmeal: Is it your shopping list or the makings of a DIY skin care line? Perhaps both!

Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- this winter with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities.

You try to avoid single-use packaging and carry a reusable tote to the grocery store, but did you know there are other ways to create less waste in your life? Try these easy tips for cutting down.

DIY holiday cheer is easy -- and green -- with these unique holiday crafts!

Looking for ways to enjoy the season? Try these five fun autumn activities for the whole gang.

Forget the grocery store -- the new go-to spot for the freshest produce? Your backyard. These five steps will get your garden up to planet-friendly speed in no time flat.

Making your baby’s home, environment and surroundings clean and bright doesn’t have to mean taking big steps -- or breaking the bank. Here, three simple ways to bring joy to bath time, playtime and bedtime.

You try to save water every day -- but how can you convince your kids to do the same? Try these expert tips for conserving water as a family.

Parents and kids alike will be thrilled with these eco-friendly summer activities. Let the fun begin!

When it comes to mapping out your summer vacation, it's easy to consider the planet while you plan. Here, our top five budget-friendly travel tips to help you save money and natural resources.

As the weather gets warmer, it's time to find fun ways to get the younger set involved in eco-activities like gardening, easy composting, spring-cleaning and more.

Small changes can equal big savings -- and big fun! The money you save from these easy eco-adjustments can pay for some quality family time.

These easy trash-reducing tips will have the whole family going green and having fun.

Add some green to your V-Day celebrations this year by making easy changes and involving the whole family.

Combine quality family-bonding time with great eco-games for kids. You’ll have a blast and learn a lot!

It may be cold outside, but have no fear! Kids can be entertained -- and educated -- inside. Here are six eco-conscious activities guaranteed to engage any antsy kid.

What you need to know before choosing previously loved items for your little one.

Turn off the TV and step onto your mat.

Sniff your way to a happier you by adding aromatherapy to your beauty routine.

It's never too early to teach kids how to protect the planet. Start your child on the path to eco-awareness by showing her how to have fun in the garden.

As the mother of a 2-year old boy with an unrelenting affinity for mud pies and finger paints, I spend most of my free time doing laundry.

When our daughter began teetering around our home independently, I became seriously concerned about the dust on the floor surrounding our feline powder room. How could I be sure it was safe?

For the first year and a half of my son’s life, he was content to play with an empty shoe box or a handful of crinkly scraps of wrapping paper.

Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way.

This summer was fairly relaxing and unstructured for my brood. With the exception of a couple of weekends away, we opted for a home-improvement-themed "staycation" instead of a big trip.

As a couple, my husband and I were naturals to become part of the green movement. But it was the birth of our daughter that deepened our commitment to making easy household changes.

In search of a winter getaway that’s tons of fun, easy on the planet -- and maybe even educational? Whether you and your family like it frosty or tropical, there’s an eco-friendly vacation waiting for you.

You're probably looking forward to bringing the family together over a big, beautiful meal on November 25. What could be better than showing your kids how to celebrate the holiday in planet- and wallet-friendly ways?

Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it’s the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for a recent eco-makeover.

Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels … unless you're an environmental policy wonk, an earth activist or an ecosexual (a new breed of online singles looking for sustainably committed partners -- seriously!), it’s hard to keep all of today’s green-minded jargon straight.

As soon as the frost fades, I itch to dine alfresco, preferably in the grass, preferably with bare toes.

Apart from a desk-side recycling bin, my at-home work space was seriously lacking in green features up until recently. So for help in creating a more eco-conscious office, I turned to Kim Carlson, author of Green Your Work.

Compact Fluorescent Lights, otherwise known as CFLs, have come a long way since they entered the lightbulb market a few years ago.

Pack up the family for an adventure in the great outdoors! Try these tips for creating an exciting -- and eco-friendly -- camping expedition for kids and parents.

I pride myself on eating seasonally. This means steel-cut oats, roasted root veggies and hearty stews in the winter, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in the summer. And following this plan would be simple if the only palate I had to worry about was my own.

Want to maintain a healthy, eco-friendly lawn this summer? Try these easy tips to truly green your outdoor space.

Purchasing products that have been produced in a sustainable manner is an eco-wise choice to make. But why is that, exactly?

From homemade lemonade to poolside lounging, summer activities require a lot of water. Try these easy ways to cut back on your water usage this season.

For 24 hours, I went on a water diet. No, it's not the next fad in weight loss; it was an experiment to help me lighten up on water usage.

Summer is the perfect time to get together outdoors. Here, eco-expert Emily Anderson shares tips for greening your al fresco summer events.

Where does your waste end up after you toss it in the garbage can?

Several years ago, in an effort to reduce my ever-increasing electric bill, I challenged myself to break a bad habit. Instead of dropping my laundry in the energy-guzzling dryer, I would become an air-dryer.

When you’re a working mama, you may have to dig through Matchbox cars in your purse to find the files you need. But once you get down to business, it’s good to know there are easy steps you can take to ensure that the way you work not only gets the job done, but also creates the least amount of waste possible.

Stay healthy and connected with your family by walking together. Here are some easy ways to get started.

As a busy, penny-wise, green-minded mama, I'm on an ever-present mission to find new uses for things that may otherwise end up as trash.

Want to cut back on your water consumption? It's easy! Try these everyday ways to conserve one of the planet's most precious resources.

Planet-friendly parenting has never been easier: You can shop for sustainable baby clothes online, scour blogs for healthy recipes and chat with other green-minded moms on discussion boards. But don't forget about the tiny resource residing right under your roof!

These easy eco-tips from experts make going green at home a snap!

Some holidays are represented by bunnies and eggs, others by pumpkins and candy. But what's the scoop behind the holiday that honors the one thing we all share -- Earth Day?

Get your home ready for warmer weather with these simple, green cleaning tips.

You know that tap water is great for the environment -- it keeps single-use plastic bottles out of the trash -- and filtered water is the safest way to drink from the tap. But how does a filter work, exactly?

These three easy strategies will have you and your family going green in no time. Bonus: They'll also save you a bunch of money!

Tap water is more eco-friendly than the bottled variety. Here’s how to make sure your tap gives you the clean, pure water you want.

Simple, economical, quick and versatile: Soup gives the entire family plenty of reasons to hover over the pot together!

I love all holidays, big or small: Thanksgiving, Christmas ... even Arbor Day! So it was with great enthusiasm that I discovered National Battery Day (February 18).

As a yoga instructor, sweat is part of the job description, so I spend a lot of time on laundry each week to keep my clothes fresh. Unfortunately, my constant washing has left my clothes looking worn-in and stretched out.

I know that reusing is a key component of the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). I've turned my old jelly jars into coin collectors, my ripped jeans into stylish summer shorts, and my tired T-shirts into rags for household cleaning.

What could be greener than granola? Whip up your own batch: It’s planet-friendlier than the store-bought stuff -- and just as tasty!

Get 2011 off to a green start by focusing your new year's resolutions on your home.

Throwing anything out the car window isn’t a great idea. But if something is going to get tossed, an apple core is a significantly better choice than a plastic water bottle, a calculator or an iPod.

You've made some green tweaks in your home -- but what about your office? Here's how to take the first steps.

Winter veggies are just as satisfying as their spring and summer counterparts. It’s easier than ever to eat seasonally -- and flavorfully – with these tasty options.

This season, try these simple ideas that will minimize waste -- and maximize holiday fun.

Ditching bottled water is one of the easiest ways to protect the planet and slash your spending. Often sold at a 4,000 percent markup, bottled water accounts for about 2 million tons of landfill waste annually -- and its production and shipping guzzle enough fuel to power 250,000 homes for a year!

The sweet-sour burst of berries is no longer limited to summer. Take the sustainable route by preserving fruit at the peak of their seasonal flavor, and you'll be spreading blueberries and raspberries across your toast all winter.

Carnivore, sure. Omnivore, OK. But locavore? Eating local is all the rage, but what does it mean to be a locavore?

From costumes to candy, there's plenty to love about Halloween. But it may not always be as fun for the planet as it is for us. Want to have a green Halloween this year? Here's how.

Ever found yourself with pounds of beets from a CSA surplus? Or knee-deep in cucumbers from a buying spree at the farmers market? That extra produce no longer has to suffer a rotten fate. Waste less by learning how to pickle like a pro.

Solar energy is the next green frontier. But how does it really work? And are rooftop panels the only way to use it?

Every season I make sure to do a closet cleanout -- out with the old and in with the new, as they say. But why not take the old and make it new again?

I recently returned from a weeklong honeymoon. Aside from being in awe of Croatia's breathtaking scenery, delicious wine and fabulous seafood, I was struck by the little steps my hotel took to be greener.

I've always known my plants could benefit from the fertilizing effects of my family's cooking scraps, but for me, the idea of composting usually conjured up images of stinky containers bulging with fermenting cucumbers and rotten tomatoes.

Holiday celebrations aren’t always easy on the planet. This year, try these five tips and have a super-special, just-a-little-greener holiday.

After the holidays, all that remains is a pile of trash -- 4 million tons of it, according to the Clean Air Council. Cut back on what you pitch: Get crafty with five creative projects to revive your seasonal waste.

Reusing is a key component of the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle). But how well do you do it? Take this quiz to find out if you’re a single-use junkie, a quick-tosser or a savvy re-user who breathes new life into everything that crosses your path!

These five quick tips will help you reduce waste -- plus save time and money -- while shopping.

It’s never too early to start your little one on a green path. Here are four easy ways to introduce him to eco-friendlier living.

Like most holidays, Halloween gives parents lots of opportunities to make a greener choice. This year, celebrate with sweets, costumes and decorations that respect the planet, without skimping on the spooky fun. Try these easy, unique -- and creepy! -- Halloween ideas.

Five easy, planet-friendly improvements to update your house

Birthday parties are an essential part of childhood, but they can also be a major source of waste. Fortunately, there are ways to celebrate without skimping on the fun. Make these simple shifts to your party planning and give the kids a day they won’t forget.

Whether you’re redecorating one room or starting major renovations, here’s how to make your home greener for both your family and the planet.

It’s easy to give your wee one a healthy head-start with safe, eco-friendly choices. Here are five ways to protect the planet and your bundle of joy.

Saving energy really can be as simple as the flip of a switch! Celebrate Earth Hour on March 26 by joining the millions of people worldwide who turn off their lights for an hour at 8:30 p.m. in a stand against climate change. Then consider these five simple ways to keep the spirit of Earth Hour alive every day.

Your flip-flops and sandals may be stashed away until next summer, but you can still make time to respect what carries you from point A to point B -- your feet. Once a month, take 20 minutes (or longer!) to treat yourself to a DIY foot spa.

Whether you’re putting together a midday meal for the office or sending your kids off to school with nutritious lunchtime goodies, it’s easy to pack a greener lunch:

Do your books, CDs and photos end up in the trash once you’ve had your fun with them? Time to streamline! Try these easy tips to enjoy the pared-down, earth-friendly benefits of hi-tech living.

You may have subsisted on cheese puffs and reality TV before you got pregnant, but the next nine months are the perfect excuse to treat your body in a whole new way.

Whether you’re looking for some great family biking or thinking of relocating to a bike-friendly community, these five cities are the top contenders for two-wheeled transport, as determined by the League of American Bicyclists.

Summer pests can ruin the happiest of gatherings. This year, keep bugs at bay at every outdoor gathering with these safe and planet-friendly options.

Lately, it seems lots of popular retailers are showing that, when it comes to the environment, big business doesn’t just mean big profits -- it can also mean a big heart.

Stocking up on food may be just something else to cross off your to-do list, but a few easy changes can elevate the task to an earth-friendly experience.

To save energy at home, you first need to know how much you’re using. Home energy assessments are a simple way to pinpoint your energy consumption and the best ways to save.

You’ve taken some huge green steps, but how does your green knowledge measure up? Take our quiz to gauge your Green IQ and pick up some conservation cues along the way!

This season, celebrate the graduate in your life with eco-style. Here are some creative gift ideas for all ages. Gift-giving just got a whole lot easier!

There’s no better way to celebrate your favorite mama-to-be than by throwing a baby shower that’s easier on the environment.

Water may not seem like a precious resource -- you just turn on the tap and out it flows -- but green-living experts like Crissy Trask, founder of GreenMatters.com and author of It’s Easy Being Green, will tell you otherwise. Here, four creative ways to save water.

Did you know that how you eat affects the planet? Try these five easy ways to eat greener every day.

Whether it’s an evening out with the girls or a date night with your honey, dinner followed by dancing or drinks is a great way to blow off some steam. But even the most eco-savvy cook (or bartender!) can fall into some very sticky situations when away from home. Here are the top five traps to avoid as you head out for a green night on the town.

Get your family thinking with these four head-scratching green questions -- and the interesting answers behind them.

Maintaining an eco-friendly abode is a day-to-day challenge that involves more than just remembering to recycle! Take our quiz to see if you’re truly living life in the green lane.

Show even more love this Valentine's Day by celebrating your sweetie with greener gifts.

Try these easy tips to save energy -- and money -- this winter.

Cleaning dishes is an inescapable chore -- but not all washups are created equal. A few easy adjustments can help conserve time and water.

Try these quick tips to add an eco-element to your holiday celebrations.

Going on a family trip to the shore instead of sitting in an air-conditioned movie theater or spending more time in front of the computer is already a green choice. Here’s how to make your excursion as planet-friendly as possible.

Summertime means family, fun and firing up the barbey. For your next outdoor feast, why not give back to the earth you’re eating on? A few steps can make any barbecue a planet-friendly affair.

Who wants to eat indoors when the sun is shining so brightly? It’s easy to make your outdoor picnic as green as it is delicious with these five easy tips.

Addicted to keeping your abode at Igloo-esque temps come the first hint of humidity? Summer energy use can do damage to your electricity bill and to the planet, so try these five simple ways to cut down on costs and reduce your carbon footprint.

Purchasing products that have been produced in a sustainable manner is an eco-wise choice to make. But why is that, exactly?

As a yoga instructor, sweat is part of the job description, so I spend a lot of time on laundry each week to keep my clothes fresh. Unfortunately, my constant washing has left my clothes looking worn-in and stretched out.

Compact Fluorescent Lights, otherwise known as CFLs, have come a long way since they entered the lightbulb market a few years ago.

Ever found yourself with pounds of beets from a CSA surplus? Or knee-deep in cucumbers from a buying spree at the farmers market? That extra produce no longer has to suffer a rotten fate. Waste less by learning how to pickle like a pro.

I pride myself on eating seasonally. This means steel-cut oats, roasted root veggies and hearty stews in the winter, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in the summer. And following this plan would be simple if the only palate I had to worry about was my own.

Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it’s the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for a recent eco-makeover.

Every season I make sure to do a closet cleanout -- out with the old and in with the new, as they say. But why not take the old and make it new again?

This summer was fairly relaxing and unstructured for my brood. With the exception of a couple of weekends away, we opted for a home-improvement-themed "staycation" instead of a big trip.

I recently returned from a weeklong honeymoon. Aside from being in awe of Croatia's breathtaking scenery, delicious wine and fabulous seafood, I was struck by the little steps my hotel took to be greener.

Sniff your way to a happier you by adding aromatherapy to your beauty routine.

Whether it's your weekly groceries or special birthday gifts, shopping can be far from eco-friendly. Here are three easy ways to shop better.

Does your peace of mind go out the window when you can’t find what you need? Here’s how to organize your junk drawer -- or drawers! -- once and for all.

I know that reusing is a key component of the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). I've turned my old jelly jars into coin collectors, my ripped jeans into stylish summer shorts, and my tired T-shirts into rags for household cleaning.

Ditching bottled water is one of the easiest ways to protect the planet and slash your spending. Often sold at a 4,000 percent markup, bottled water accounts for about 2 million tons of landfill waste annually -- and its production and shipping guzzle enough fuel to power 250,000 homes for a year!

I've always known my plants could benefit from the fertilizing effects of my family's cooking scraps, but for me, the idea of composting usually conjured up images of stinky containers bulging with fermenting cucumbers and rotten tomatoes.

Try these fun -- and delicious! -- ideas to mix up your kids' snowy-day fun.

When our daughter began teetering around our home independently, I became seriously concerned about the dust on the floor surrounding our feline powder room. How could I be sure it was safe?

Greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels … unless you're an environmental policy wonk, an earth activist or an ecosexual (a new breed of online singles looking for sustainably committed partners -- seriously!), it’s hard to keep all of today’s green-minded jargon straight.

You've made some green tweaks in your home -- but what about your office? Here's how to take the first steps.

Sure, eco-awareness doesn't happen overnight. But it can happen over three days.

Simple, economical, quick and versatile: Soup gives the entire family plenty of reasons to hover over the pot together!

I love all holidays, big or small: Thanksgiving, Christmas ... even Arbor Day! So it was with great enthusiasm that I discovered National Battery Day (February 18).

On the sustainable-savvy scale, I'd rank myself fairly high. I recycle my empty bottles, love shopping vintage, and eat a plant-based diet -- locally whenever possible, of course. But, even the greenest of us flub up occasionally.

Make your New Year's resolutions really count by going green in small but meaningful ways.

As the mother of a 2-year old boy with an unrelenting affinity for mud pies and finger paints, I spend most of my free time doing laundry.

There are times when one good thing leads to another, like when making simple eco-changes at home leads to big savings!

Looking for ways to repurpose Halloween goods after the spooky season? These tips make it easy.

It's never too early to teach kids how to protect the planet. Start your child on the path to eco-awareness by showing her how to have fun in the garden.

Solar energy is the next green frontier. But how does it really work? And are rooftop panels the only way to use it?

For the first year and a half of my son’s life, he was content to play with an empty shoe box or a handful of crinkly scraps of wrapping paper.

As a couple, my husband and I were naturals to become part of the green movement. But it was the birth of our daughter that deepened our commitment to making easy household changes.

Apart from a desk-side recycling bin, my at-home work space was seriously lacking in green features up until recently. So for help in creating a more eco-conscious office, I turned to Kim Carlson, author of Green Your Work.

As soon as the frost fades, I itch to dine alfresco, preferably in the grass, preferably with bare toes.

From homemade lemonade to poolside lounging, summer activities require a lot of water. Try these easy ways to cut back on your water usage this season.

For 24 hours, I went on a water diet. No, it's not the next fad in weight loss; it was an experiment to help me lighten up on water usage.

Several years ago, in an effort to reduce my ever-increasing electric bill, I challenged myself to break a bad habit. Instead of dropping my laundry in the energy-guzzling dryer, I would become an air-dryer.

When you’re a working mama, you may have to dig through Matchbox cars in your purse to find the files you need. But once you get down to business, it’s good to know there are easy steps you can take to ensure that the way you work not only gets the job done, but also creates the least amount of waste possible.

As a busy, penny-wise, green-minded mama, I'm on an ever-present mission to find new uses for things that may otherwise end up as trash.

Planet-friendly parenting has never been easier: You can shop for sustainable baby clothes online, scour blogs for healthy recipes and chat with other green-minded moms on discussion boards. But don't forget about the tiny resource residing right under your roof!

These easy eco-tips from experts make going green at home a snap!

Some holidays are represented by bunnies and eggs, others by pumpkins and candy. But what's the scoop behind the holiday that honors the one thing we all share -- Earth Day?

You know that tap water is great for the environment -- it keeps single-use plastic bottles out of the trash -- and filtered water is the safest way to drink from the tap. But how does a filter work, exactly?

Tap water is more eco-friendly than the bottled variety. Here’s how to make sure your tap gives you the clean, pure water you want.

Sure, you want to run a greener household. But with dishes, laundry and all-over cleaning, who wants to add another task to the to-do list? Here, super-easy ways to go green.

Did you know your appliances use electricity even when they're turned off? It’s called vampire energy drain.

In search of a winter getaway that’s tons of fun, easy on the planet -- and maybe even educational? Whether you and your family like it frosty or tropical, there’s an eco-friendly vacation waiting for you.

What could be greener than granola? Whip up your own batch: It’s planet-friendlier than the store-bought stuff -- and just as tasty!

Get 2011 off to a green start by focusing your new year's resolutions on your home.

Throwing anything out the car window isn’t a great idea. But if something is going to get tossed, an apple core is a significantly better choice than a plastic water bottle, a calculator or an iPod.

Winter veggies are just as satisfying as their spring and summer counterparts. It’s easier than ever to eat seasonally -- and flavorfully – with these tasty options.

You're probably looking forward to bringing the family together over a big, beautiful meal on November 25. What could be better than showing your kids how to celebrate the holiday in planet- and wallet-friendly ways?

The sweet-sour burst of berries is no longer limited to summer. Take the sustainable route by preserving fruit at the peak of their seasonal flavor, and you'll be spreading blueberries and raspberries across your toast all winter.

Carnivore, sure. Omnivore, OK. But locavore? Eating local is all the rage, but what does it mean to be a locavore?

From costumes to candy, there's plenty to love about Halloween. But it may not always be as fun for the planet as it is for us. Want to have a green Halloween this year? Here's how.