Weekend Project: Plant a Tree for Arbor Day
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Arbor Day
Friday is Arbor Day. While not everyone has time to drop a workday schedule, this weekend would be a great time to put down a few trees. Your county extension office, local lawn and garden centers, and professional landscapers will be able to help you pick out varieties likely to do well on your property.
Many municipalities will be […]
This Earth Day, Spend Ten Minutes with Mother Earth
Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Earth Day
This Earth Day, let’s spend a little quality time with Mother Nature. Really: It’s painless.
Get Back to Basics for Earth Week
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Earth Day
It’s Earth Week, which means you’ll be hearing a lot about the environment for the next few days. Why not take this opportunity to review the basics?
Five Ways to Really Green Your St. Patrick’s Day
Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, St. Patrick's Day
It just seems right to green the “greenest” of all holidays, doesn’t it? Here’s how to transfer a bit of that Irish luck to Mother Earth.
DIY Valentine’s Gift: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Trish Robinson in Food, Holidays, Valentine's Day
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries are a luxurious Valentine’s Day treat — but they’re also expensive. Save money by making yours at home!
How to Green Your Super Bowl Party
Posted on 30. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, Home & Garden, Super Bowl Sunday
There’s not much green about a mass sporting event. But with a little planning, you can keep your family Super Bowl party from tackling the environment.
DIY Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Family, Holidays, Valentine's Day
Commercial Valentine’s Day cards aren’t expensive. But helping your kids make their own can teach them that holidays come from the heart, not the store.
This Year, Consider Paperless Calendars
Posted on 05. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, New Year, The Daily Footstep
It’s back to work today after the New Year’s holiday, and that means out with those 2008 calendars. Why not save a few trees and consider paperless options in 2009?
A Better Idea than New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, New Year, The Daily Footstep
The old saying is true: New Year’s Resolutions are made to be broken. Rather than setting yourself up for failure, try this simple method instead.
Happy New Year from Lighter Footstep!
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, New Year, The Daily Footstep
Out with the old — and in with the new! Here’s wishing you a healthy, green, and prosperous 2009. We’ll be back Friday to help you tackle the New Year.