Still looking for the perfect gift?  If you’re planning to get your holiday shopping done tonight, here are a few last minute gifts you can find at a local store. Read more…

Looking for a gift for your pet or your favorite pet lover?  Here are a few greener ideas.

Argo and Stella LOVE Zukes treats. I use Mini Naturals as bribes when I photograph them (the cover shot for STAY was made possible by Salmon Mini Naturals).  Zuke’s sent me some of their new Mini Bakes Biscuits, and Argo and Stella were jumping up and down before I even got the box open.  Plus, it’s nice that Zuke’s treats are small (the Mini Naturals are 2 calories each), so I can give them a treat without adding too many extra calories to their daily intake.  All Zukes treats are wheat and corn free. And they make cat treats too! $5-11.

Up Country has FDA approved, lead-free ceramic bowls and accessories with adorable designs for dogs and cats $5-20. Read more…

While most of the gifts on last week’s “For Her” list wouldn’t work for your favorite guy, most of these gift suggestions are gender neutral.  What’s on your wishlist this holiday?

Under $25

Dr. Bronner’s Organic Spearmint Peppermint Shaving Gel $7

The Bizarre Industrial Accident Series -Five recycled material magnets by momerath $9

Recycled Vacuum Tube Robots by kochansky $10 for one

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Plantable Photo Greeting Card Set w/ Parsley Herb Seed Paper from Greetings that Grow

I’m sure many of you are already way ahead of the card-sending, gift-giving game, but I’m only just beginning! When you wait this late to start your holiday giving routine, it’s easy to feel rushed and ignore your green tendencies when gift-wrapping and sending cards and gifts. I’ve been fortunate to find several tools that make your holiday giving routine greener — and without much extra effort.

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Looking for the perfect gift is hard enough, but when you add the challenge of making it an eco-friendlier gift, it does get a little harder.

Here are some greener gift ideas for your favorite lady.

Under $25

Recycled Soda Bottle Felt Personalized Business Card Holder from Joyful Star $10

The Betty hat from Krochet Kids helps fight poverty in Africa. $24.99 Read more…

Now that Thanksgiving is over my mind immediately jumps right over to Christmas. As I have gotten older my view of the holidays in general have changed, and Christmas is no different. Where it used to be more about material things, now I appreciate handmade or homemade gifts instead. Let’s face it, we all have more than enough of most things and more of something doesn’t do anything, but make our footprints bigger and give us more stuff to have to keep up with. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not. Why not make the holidays a little simpler, and a lot more heartfelt. Isn’t that what the season is all about?

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Is it really Thanksgiving already? Boy, this year’s gone by fast. At any rate, Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays because it means family, football, and most importantly, food. Any excuse to stuff my face is welcome in my book.

Here are some ways to enjoy your Turkey Day responsibly: Read more…

Holiday shopping for kids can be so much fun, but with all the lead warnings and safety recalls, it can also be a little daunting.  And with all the plastic and packaging that go along with kids’ toys, it can be very wasteful too.  Here are a few low plastic/low waste gift ideas that will make you feel good about what you give to your little loved ones.

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Like many of you, I am dreading looking forward to the upcoming holidays. Who doesn’t like the chance to get together with people we’d never associate with if we weren’t related by blood? Actually, Mr. Dingo and I play our holidays pretty low key. We simply stay home and avoid the madness. Thanksgiving? We’re thankful 365 days of the year. We don’t need no stinkin’ holiday! Christmas? We want peace and love every day of the year. We don’t need no stinkin’ holiday! New Year’s Eve? We get drunk, dress like idiots, and are too loud every day of the year. We don’t need no stinkin’ holiday!  And best of all?  Sanctimony and self-righteousness has no carbon footprint and keep you warm during the long, cold winter months. So, turn off that heater and turn up the judgmental snark. That rosy glow you feel? That’s environmentalism at work, folks: you’ve just saved 35 acres of rain forest by staying home, turning down the heat, and basking in the warm, cackling glow of your inner judge and jury.

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The following is a guest post by the beautiful Sarah P. from Seattle, WA.

My husband jokes that I have a lady who survived the Great Depression living inside of me.

Yes, it’s true. I am a thrifty, recycle and reuse kind of girl with a penchant for innovation. So it’s sweetly fitting to write about Nicole Miller’s new venture The Field House. Inspired by the turn of the century general store, The Field House hopes to revive that early 1900 spirit of sustainability, creativity and local community. Here you can support local artisans while buying basics of soap, in-season vegetables, and nuts still housed in their shells. You can also purchase your not-so- basic afghans, woolen blankets that carry on Native American folk art traditions, and dishware with insect themes. Get your “glamor on” while perusing the many perfumes, candles, stylish jeans and flannels that are fashionable and still have the essence of the Victorian period. If you’re in need of a snack, The Field House can also help you out with a simple cup of soup or small sandwiches which are priced and portioned to treat both your stomach and wallet well.

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