From the monthly archives:

September 2009

School Lunches are Here

by annie on September 9, 2009

Thoughts for Food

Here we go again - another school year is upon us, and with it the harsh realities of the state of American food. We know that good nutrition is central to good learning, that food is the fuel for our kids’ minds and bodies and that our little critters get grumpy when [...]

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Back To School Eco Shopping

by jessica on September 6, 2009

Recycle shopping- Good for your purse, good for the planet.
My daughter, Samara, grows faster than bamboo and is in constant need of new clothes. This summer I managed to convince her that her “high water pants” had actually morphed into very hip Capris and that her tiny dresses were making fashion statements in their new [...]

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Green Your Calendar

by annie on September 4, 2009

Upcoming Eco Activities Around Town
“Compost Happens” - true, but it doesn’t just happen - it requires some time, effort and materials.  Luckily, the LA Bureau of Sanitation makes it easier with regular compost bin sales and workshops.  At these events, LA residents can buy low cost bins in at the Griffith Park facility.  If you [...]

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Eco Fashion-Project Runway Inspired

by jessica on September 2, 2009

Don’t throw that old T-shirt away- it may be a cocktail dress just waiting to happen.
My daughter, Samara and I are addicted to Project Runway. We are currently watching the sixth season,  have the first three seasons on DVD, the fourth season is on it’s way from Amazon and the fifth season is safely recorded [...]

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