REDUCE WASTE: Celebrate with GREEN Holiday Cheer!
Did you know that during the November and December holidays, three times as much food is wasted than at other times of the year? In addition to food waste, it’s also a time when you can overspend on everything from
Green Your Holidays with Recycled and Reusable Decor!
Green Your Holidays! Recycling, reusing and repurposing items around the house are a wonderful eco-friendly way to keep “green” for the holidays. It’s also great on your budget! Here are four sustainable holiday decorating ideas to help make the season bright. The
Curb Holiday Food Waste with Green Stew
Many of you may know that in addition to Simply Delicious Living, and writing novels, I work as a lifestyle reporter. One of my beats is reporting environmental news (for print & TV). For this Sustainable Ventura News segment (BELOW),
FREE Seafood Watch APP
Our ocean sustains life on earth. That’s why the more we know about our ocean, about how to treat it and what species that live in it may or may not be endangered, ensures not only the health of this
Food Waste Prevention Tips
Did you know that Americans throw away approximately 165 million dollars of food a year? This costs the average family about$1600 annually! Here’s some helpful tips to prevent food waste and keep your food fresh. Before you shop: Always make a
Organic Labeling & Costs
“Natural” and “All Natural” Food Labeling When shopping at the grocery store, outdoor market, or other venue, what does the label “natural,” “all natural” or “organic” really mean? Ironically, foods that are labeled and marketed as “natural foods” and/or “all natural foods,”
What’s in Season for Spring?
What’s in season for spring? When you eat farm to table, fresh, in season produce from your local certified farmer’s market and/or local farm stands and grocery stores, you get the most nutrients from your foods because they don’t have to
Green Home Renovations
“When doing a home renovation, it’s important to think sustainably and be stewards of our environment,” said Rhett Jacobi, contractor, designer, and owner of Arbor Construction. “I really enjoy working alongside a homeowner, assessing a job, and determining what materials
Gift Worthy Recycled Presents
Gift Worthy Recycled Presents ‘Tis the season to be jolly and green — and part of what makes the season happy and bright is giving a gift from the heart, a gift with a little extra special thought and care, and one
Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Holiday Waste
Thanksgiving is a joyous time of year when we express our appreciation and love by sharing a memorable meal with family and friends. In fact, food takes center stage not only on Thanksgiving Day, but during the other winter holidays as