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How Do I Make My Home Green?

Going green–being environmentally friendly–is all the rage, and you don’t have to sacrifice too much to make a big impact. If you want to help save the planet, you need to reduce the amount of energy that you use and the amount of waste that you produce. Don’t think that this is an all-or-nothing affair. You can make only a few changes and still make a difference. Best of all, as you become more green, you’ll see financial savings.

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Centerpiece Ideas for Baby Showers

Planning a baby shower is no easy feat, especially when it comes to picking theme-appropriate, eye-catching centerpieces for the tables. When selecting centerpieces, be mindful of height. After all, you don’t want guests standing across the table to talk to each other or struggling to see the mother-to-be open her gifts. Remember that centerpieces aren’t limited to flowers–edible options offer guests a special treat and are environmentally friendly. Save money by creating centerpieces the guest of honor can take home as gifts, or that partygoers can take home as favors.

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Ways to Green Your Home

Green homes strike a balance between functionality and environmental responsibility. Green building practices in new homes create an environmentally friendly structure. For those who live in an older home, simple tactics can increase the green factor of the house. As an added bonus, many green practices save you money. Assess your current living practices to identify areas for improvement. Make changes that fit within your budget to gradually transition your house to a green environment.

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Kelly Rutherford Lends A Hand to Mother Earth

Gossip Girl star and celebumom Kelly Rutherford, mom of Hermes, eighteen months, celebrated Earth Day the green way. Kelly was on-site to debut the new Sylvania micro-mini Twist compact fluorescent light bulb at the annual LIGHTCongress show in New York City. She teamed up with the brand in efforts to encourage consumers to make easy environmental improvements to their personal space. And the new bulb is not only environmentally friendly, its also super convenient.