http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/15504.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15504lindsayevansWe've all heard the news about lead paint and petrochemicals commonly found in children's toys. This holiday season give toys that are healthy for children and the environment. Here are plenty of fabulous green toys you can feel good about giving. Toys Go Green! Consumers are unsatisfied about the lack of adequate testing of many paints...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24119.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:28:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24119lindsayevansSkilled artisans who create handmade goods can sell their wares online at Etsy.com. An online marketplace for all things handcrafted, Etsy is a fantastic place to find unique, quality products and handmade gifts. Shopping at Etsy allows talented craftspeople to make a living from their talents. What is Esty? Etsy.com was launched in June, 2005,...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/55127.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55127lindsayevansWhat do you do with the ever-growing pile of your children's creative creations? Upcycle their artwork by reusing them in these simple, easy ways. Isn't it wonderful when your child discovers what they can create with crayons, markers, and paints? Their imagination and creativity blooms - but so does the gargantuan stash of kiddie art that ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/16570.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 18:49:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16570JazminEspinalHandcrafted clothing is no longer just for couture donning celebrities. Anyone can afford stylish handcrafted clothing at any price. Hand made clothing is eco friendly because you aren't purchasing mass produced items that cause a great amount of pollution when being made. Purchasing handmade clothing is a way to ensure that absolutely no one i...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/16567.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 18:41:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16567JazminEspinalDid you know that even when electronics are turned off they still use energy during their standby time? To reduce your electronics energy consumption and electric bill, think about only buying electronics marked with an energy star tag Opting to buy green electronics can save you a great deal of money on your monthly electric bill. While loweri...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/16593.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 18:11:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16593JazminEspinalSave money by making your own wrapping paper. The green living motto is reduce, reuse, re-purpose, and that is exactly what you are doing by making your own wrapping paper, from everyday items you have laying around the house. Waste Less This Holiday For most of us, Christmas is the most expensive and potentially wasteful time of year. Buying gifts...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/16565.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:22:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16565JazminEspinalThink that engagement rings have to be big and bad? Well a big diamond in an engagement ring is always nice, but the ring doesn't have to be bad for the environment. There are now a wide selection of luxurious eco friendly engagement rings to choose from... Shopping for Eco-Friendly Rings Are you ready to take your relationship to the next ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/16560.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:55:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16560JazminEspinalUse baby showers as an opportunity to promote an eco friendly lifestyle. Organic baby shower gifts, give the mommy to be a chance to experience how superior organic materials are before baby is born, and hopefully she will make the switch for good after receiving your organic baby shower gift. Organic Baby Gift Ideas Trying to figure out what to gi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/16552.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:54:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16552JazminEspinalA diaper cake is a practical gift idea because it supplies the mother and father to be with baby diapers, an essential item for newborn. Gifting a diaper cake can also promote environmentalism when using cloth diapers and organic baby supplies.     Diaper cakes are a creative spin for a practical gift. Instead of gifting the parents to be...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/reviews/15584.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 16:31:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15584JazminEspinalJewelry is a woman's best friend, regardless of age, jewelry is always the right gift to give to the special women in your life. Gifting handmade jewelry shows that you went the extra mile in finding a quality, one of a kind gift that she can love and cherish for decades to come. When shopping on Etsy expect to find finely crafted pieces of art...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/33589.aspxThu, 30 Apr 2009 01:48:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33589laurajeankarrThe Green Nest is an online green retailer that offers a wide selection of health home products. Here we hon in on what they have to offer by way of green gift giving, Give Green Gifts with the Green Nest There comes a time when you head online looking for the right green gift. One way to narrow down your choices is by going to a central location w...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/9361.aspxTue, 02 Dec 2008 21:24:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9361JenniferBWhether it’s Christmas, a birthday or just because, here are some great green gift ideas for the lady in your life. Green Gifts Any Girl Will Love We all know that women can be especially hard to shop for.  Whether it’s your sister, wife or BFF, girls can be quite picky when it comes to perfume, clothes and even flowers.  An easy wa...