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• DIY Skin Care Remedies

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

• How to Beat the Winter Blues

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

• Family-friendly Winter Escapes

  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.

• Holiday Fun: Making Gifts and Cards With Kids

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

• Green Your Kid: Thanksgiving Fun for the Family

  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?

• Favorite Fall Family Activities

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

• Kid-friendly Conservation Lessons

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

• Start Walking!

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

• New Uses for Old Things: Household Odds and Ends

  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.

• Love the Earth -- and Your Sweetie -- This Valentine’s Day

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

• You Made That Detergent Bottle Into a What?

  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.

• Play-and-learn Games for Kids

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

• Winter Boredom Be Gone

  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.

• Eco-eating: Jam

  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.

• Green Your Kid: Halloween!

  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.

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• You Made That Detergent Bottle Into a What?

  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.

• 3 New Ways to Have Fun With Snow

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

• Ready, Set, Reuse! Halloween Edition

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

• New Uses for Old Things: Household Odds and Ends

  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.

• Green Your Kid: Thanksgiving Fun for the Family

  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?

• Eco-eating: Jam

  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.

• Green Your Kid: Halloween!

  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.

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• New Uses for Old Things: Holiday Leftovers

  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.

• Raising a Planet-friendly Child

  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.

• Bug Off!

  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.

• Have a Green Night out

  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.

• Perk up Your Picnic

  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.