Green Living

Thoughts on Stillness — From One Who’s Rarely Still

Leslie Garrett by Leslie Garrett | October 8th, 2009 | Comments (0)
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.

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

Ginny Figlar Colón by Ginny Figlar Colón | September 18th, 2009 | Comments (0)
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.

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Confessions of a Non-Recycler’s Accomplice

Ginny Figlar Colón by Ginny Figlar Colón | July 22nd, 2009 | Comments (3)
topic: Green Living | tags: disposal habits, eco-friendly, environment, green, Green Living, recycling, sustainablility, trash disposal

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He threw one beer can in the trash. Then another. Then at least a dozen more. And I didn’t do anything about it.

“He” is my husband’s brother, and it was his trash and his house. My family and I were guests for five days this summer and accomplices to his unsustainable disposal habits.

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Holiday Links: How to Green Your Holidays, 10 Ways to Give Back, Fitness and Traveling

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | December 19th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: charity, christmas, diet, Fitness, giving, Green Living, hannukah, new year, nutrition, travel, volunteerism, workouts

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

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How to Have a Green Christmas

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Must-See Links: Picking the Greenest Christmas Tree, Winter Wellness, Keeping Resolutions

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | December 15th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: christmas, exercise, Fitness, Green Living, intent, intention, wellness, workouts, workshops

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. However, since one of us was feeling a bit “under the weather” last Friday, we are posting today instead. Enjoy!

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How to Pick the Greenest Christmas Trees

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What Happens to Recyclables After They Are Collected? and More

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | November 14th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: diet, gaiam, game, Green Living, mental-health, music, nutrition, recycling, walking, Yoga

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

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Name That Yoga Pose and Test Your Memory and Yoga Knowledge!

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Grab Our Widgets for Daily Green Deals and Yoga Pose Tips

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | November 9th, 2008 | Comments (3)
topic: Gaiam Happenings | tags: gaiam, Green Living, widgets, Yoga

We’ve launched two cool new widgets that we think you’ll absolutely love! Introducing the Gaiam Green Deal of the Day and Rodney Yee’s Daily Yoga Pose. It’s easy to add them to your blog, iGoogle page, Facebook, Myspace and other popular social networking sites — simply press “Share” on the lower right hand corner of the widget, choose the site you wish to add to, and follow the instructions to let it take care of the rest.

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Living Roundup: Phone Yoga, Dueling Eco-Celebs & More

Gaiam Staff by Gaiam Staff | July 11th, 2008 | Comments (0)
topic: Conscious Living News | tags: ayurveda, celebrities, food, Green Living, mood, praise, Yoga

Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.

Phoning It In…On The Mat

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