Mixed Tape from Ben
My husband is wonderful and I have mentioned before that he makes mixed CDs (not actually mixed tapes) for me for holidays and random occasions. I love these CDs so much. Isn't a mixed CD such a thoughful gift? I decided to share this mixed CD because I think that you can tell a lot about a person by the music they enjoy. This is a list of songs from the CD he made for me for Christmas 2009. Christmas...
DIY Christmas Projects
Filed under: Being Green, DIY, In the Kitchen..., Things that make me happy
I am supposed to be taking down our Christmas tree. Instead here are a few of my Christmas projects: 1. Gift tags from scrap paper I made the blue ones from the inside of those envelopes that come with bills, I used a rubber stamp on the green one and both the green patterned one and the red pattered one I made from scraps of Martha Stewart craft paper from Wal-Mart. The lace looking tag was made using a Martha Stewart lace punch. 2. Ugly Christmas Ornaments I made these at Dandy Doodles, which is one of those paint your...
You and Me by Rosie Music on Etsy
This is my favorite present from my husband this...
Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
"Green gifting" is the perfect way to encourage others to start buying recycled or eco-friendly products. I love receiving any eco-friendly gift especially if it has been upcycled or re-purposed in some clever way. Maybe this list will help make your Christmas shopping a little easier. (Note to my husband: I love all of these gift ideas!) 1. Re-claimed Sterling Silver Earrings by Figs and Ginger 2. Zak Designs Mixing Bowls 3. Eggling 4. Large Recycled Paper Mat 5. Zhena's Gypsy Stackable Tea Variety Pack 6. Rock Star Detox Body Scrub 7. Baggu...
Green Tip: LED Christmas Lights
photo credit: cathyse97 I try to be green when possible and I am always interested in any new way to make my home more energy efficient. If you are like me, you probably know that LED lights are more green but do you know why? LED (light-emitting diode) Christmas lights use up to 90% less energy than standard Christmas lights depending on bulb size, only emit a small amount of heat and can...





