My Green Blog

09 Dec

Ideas for Santa on Going Green This Year

Ideas for Santa on Going Green This Year

Ask the elves to find a way to convert reindeer poop into sleigh fuel.
Switch out all of the lights at the North Pole to LED. It was a big deal when everything was switched from candle light and gas lamps, this transition shouldn’t be too bad.
He already uses a reusable sack every year for all of the toys, but he should encourage Mrs. Claus to do the same while shopping this year.
Since he’s already in there, he could drag a broom behind himself and sweep those chimneys for everyone.

08 Dec

Wrapping a Football Field

One piece of the holiday season that I really love is wrapping presents. I know that not everyone shares my enthusiasm for the task, but perhaps it in part has to do with all of...

29 Nov

Artificial Food Dyes: A Colorful Mess

Artificial food dyes are plentiful in processed foods and baked goods, which makes it hard for people to believe that they could actually be bad for anyone’s health. Yet, there is clear evidence linking them to cancer, behavioral issues, and allergies, to name a few. It’s time to get them out of our food system and, if people feel the need, to replace them with natural alternatives. Read more →

27 Nov

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

If I could only have just one herbal remedy in my home for the winter, elderberry syrup would be it. Elderberries are great for boosting the immune system, as they protect against bacteria and infection....

25 Nov

Shop "small" with My Green Mattress!

Did you know that My Green Mattress a division of Quality Sleep Shop, is a small, independently owned business in LaGrange, IL? Quality Sleep Shop is owned by Tim and Cindy Masters who are both Illinois...