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How to Green Your Holiday | December 15, 2009

How to Green Your Holiday

While we strive to save money, we are also more aware of the need to be environmentally conscious during the holidays. Luckily keeping in the green is much more accessible now than it used to be. Read on for eco-tips about how to decorate, find gift ideas and even wrap your presents guilt-free.

Jodi Helmer, author of “The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference” has suggestions that are easy to incorporate into your decorating traditions. “Turn your home into one of the most festive and eco-friendly on the block with LED (light-emitting diodes) holiday … Read More »

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Eco-Friendly Nursery Tips | May 25, 2009

It’s easy to see how new parents can be overwhelmed even before the baby is born. If your goal is to create an eco-friendly nursery, you’re probably reading about types of paint to avoid, how to furnish the room and what kinds of cleaners to use.

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Rain Frog Apparel Expands Children’s Apparel | December 17, 2008

Rain Frog Apparel Expands Children’s Apparel

Karen E. Spaeder, Founder and CEO of Rain Frog Apparel, now has baby and kids’ bamboo ringer tees. She donates at least 1% of annual sales to environmental charities through my membership in 1% for the Planet and is currently a finalist in the latest Idea Cafe grant competition.  I asked Karen to share some information about herself and her Rain Frog Apparel business.

As a regular contributor to Entrepreneur magazine, I had decided long ago that I wanted to start my own business and use it as a way to benefit the environment. The idea for Rain Frog Apparel first … Read More »

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