Archive for June, 2006

A Very Short, Green, and Cheap Engagement (Part II)

June 30th

Now that we’ve finally sent out the invitations, I feel confident enough to address some of the early engagement to—dos that we’ve figured out. Our guest list is very small and mostly computer literate, so these solutions work well for us.

Groxie Roundup

June 27th

Sorry the Roundup’s late, but it’s never too late to check out the world’s healthiest foods, buy eco—redemption, find your favorite threatened species, or take a nap!

Water is Awesome

June 23rd

Why just conserve water when there’s an emergency? With just a little conscious thought, each of us could save thousands of gallons of water per year. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorites tips and techniques to get you started as the summer heats up.

Making a Good Bike Better

June 20th

I love my bike, but sometimes it can be hard to talk myself into getting off my lazy butt to ride. Lately I’ve made a few inexpensive upgrades that have made my bike much more comfortable, and my laziness has nearly disppeared.

Groxie Roundup

June 18th

This week: yucky plastics, bikes are so fabulous, more reusable bags than you can shake a stick at, and sustainable food tastes better.

What I Learned from Omnivore’s Dilemma

June 16th

How Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, taught me to eat. I hope he can teach you too!

I Heart my Bike

June 13th

Riding a bike is one of the few things that is just as fun now as it was when I was a little kid. If you’re thinking about commuting to work, here’s a list of necessities to get you started.

Groxie Roundup

June 11th

Soda is bad, Ikea and soap are good, and The Onion is funny.

A Very Short, Green, and Cheap Engagement (Part I)

June 7th

So I’m engaged to a fabulous fellow, and we’re getting married in July. We’re trying to make sure the celebration doesn’t stray away from our daily practices. This means we’re being fairly frugal, and we’re trying to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible.

Groxie Roundup

June 4th

Link round–up: the plastic free city, keep an eye on the government, make your own body scrub, eat meat without chemicals, and drive more effciently.