eco-living

Thoughts on Stillness — From One Who’s Rarely Still

Leslie Garrett by Leslie Garrett | October 8th, 2009 | No Comments
topic: Green Living, Personal Growth | tags: calm the mind, eco-friendly, eco-living, enjoy the moment, Green Living, how to slow down, living in the moment, living in the present, quiet time, relaxation, stillness

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Perhaps stillness comes naturally to some people. I, however, am not one.

Simpler and Greener: Why It’s Good to Make Life a Little Inconvenient

Ginny Figlar Colón by Ginny Figlar Colón | September 18th, 2009 | No Comments
topic: Green Living | tags: buying used clothes, eco-living, Green Living, how to be resourceful, how to reduce consumption, sewing, simple living

My foray into the world of being crafty was much appreciated by our four-legged family member.

My foray into the world of being crafty was much appreciated by our four-legged family member.

Having lived most of my life in metropolitan areas — with just about every mega chain store in easy reach — I had never made anything for myself and almost never bought anything used.