Monthly Archives: November 2012

Looking at Trash Backwards: Easy Reuse & Recycle App

Friday, November 30th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing

Looking at Trash Backwards: Easy Reuse & Recycle App Tis the season for trash.  But this year, you can look at it differently with a wonderful new online application that helps you reuse or recycle something that was destined for the landfill. Read More >

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

5 Favorite Salads to Get Rid of that Holiday Weight Gain

Friday, November 30th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

1 After the big Thanksgiving meal and with Christmas and the Holiday season officially upon us, I'm trying to do everything I can to make sure that I stay being a diet success through the next month. I like to allow myself a few holiday treats but only if I balance that out with super-healthy meals during the rest of the week. These salads are... Read More >

Categories: Diet Success, Food & Recipes, Health

Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday

Monday, November 26th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

tastingroom graphic I love Black Friday. I know everyone will be at the mall, Best Buy, Target, or another big merchant leaving the rest of the world free of crowds. Whatever I do, I do in peace -- even things that are normally crowded. As long as there are no sales nearby, I have the place... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

3 Delicious Slow Cooker Ideas for Turkey Leftovers

Friday, November 23rd, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

creamyragu I spent pretty much all day cooking yesterday and I am EXHAUSTED. Also, I have more leftovers than I honestly know what to do with. The thing about leftovers, though, is that I don't really love eating the same thing day after day--which is why I'm looking for something new to do with my turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving. But I don't really want to... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Turning Black Friday into “Buy Local” Friday

Friday, November 16th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing

Turning Black Friday into “Buy Local” Friday Black Friday - the busiest retail shopping day of the year - is next week.  But rather than getting up early and rushing out to buy your holiday gifts from the Big Box retailers, try a change of pace and show your local community a little holiday love by shopping from independent, homegrown... Read More >

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living