<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Green Living Blog</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/</link><description>...</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:14:59 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:14:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Models Go Green</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/models-go-green</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:23:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/models-go-green</guid><description><![CDATA[I've talked about some of my favorite green celebrities, but now, even models, not always known for their healthy, eco-friendly lifestyles, are going green.]]></description></item><item><title>Sustainable Fishing Practices</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fishing-practices</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:36:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fishing-practices</guid><description><![CDATA[The other day, I blogged about fishing practices that can harm the environment and kill innocent sea life.]]></description></item><item><title>Fishing Methods that Harm</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/fishing-methods-that-harm</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:12:24 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/fishing-methods-that-harm</guid><description><![CDATA[We all know that fish is good for our diets - excellent actually - but you may be torn between wanting to improve your health and wanting to be eco-friendly.  Some of the practices used by fisherman are harmful not only to the environment, but innocent sea life as well.]]></description></item><item><title>The "Live" Christmas Tree</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/the-live-christmas-tree</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/the-live-christmas-tree</guid><description><![CDATA[I thought that Libby did a great job laying out all of the pros and the cons in the real versus fake Christmas tree debate and how these choices relate to green living. But there was another choice that many people don't know about, and I wanted to talk a little bit about that today in my post.]]></description></item><item><title>Walkable Living</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/walkable-living</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:03:54 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/walkable-living</guid><description><![CDATA[Just this morning, the neighborhood parents and I had an interesting discussion at the end of my driveway, after the school bus pulled away. Our kids were off in their big yellow bus, which will return to the roadways later this afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title>Stanford's Sustainable Fashion Show</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/stanfords-sustainable-fashion-show</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:16:40 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/stanfords-sustainable-fashion-show</guid><description><![CDATA[The other day, I blogged about a few sustainable fashion designers - individuals who are trying to make a difference with their eco-friendly collections.  But where can designers show off their sustainable collections?  At a sustainable fashion show, of course.]]></description></item><item><title>Going Green, Social Consciousness, and Our Kids</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/going-green-social-consciousness-and-our-kids</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:04:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/going-green-social-consciousness-and-our-kids</guid><description><![CDATA[We are being inundated with green issues such as global warming and new products that will help us be "greener," but sometimes we forget another aspect of being green - social consciousness.

You have probably seen me write about the three R's:  reduce, reuse, and recycle.]]></description></item><item><title>Fake Christmas Tree or Real Christmas Tree?</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/fake-christmas-tree-or-real-christmas-tree</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:02:21 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/fake-christmas-tree-or-real-christmas-tree</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are trying to adopt a green lifestyle, you may find yourself conflicted when thinking about Christmas trees.]]></description></item><item><title>Sustainable Fashion Designer Tierra Del Forte</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fashion-designer-tierra-del-forte</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:55:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fashion-designer-tierra-del-forte</guid><description><![CDATA[Tierra Del Forte may not be a designer name you have heard of, but she is trying to change the jean industry into a more environmentally friendly place.  She knows the female curves and understands how to design jeans to make women look their best.]]></description></item><item><title>Sustainable Fashion Designer Stella McCartney</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fashion-designer-stella-mccartney</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:48:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/sustainable-fashion-designer-stella-mccartney</guid><description><![CDATA[Have you heard of sustainable fashion?  Many designers today are using an eco-friendly fashion philosophy - to support environmentalism and social responsibility through their designs.]]></description></item><item><title>Waterpik Ecoflow Showerhead</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/waterpik-ecoflow-showerhead</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/waterpik-ecoflow-showerhead</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I like to advocate changing out your standard shower head for a low flow version. The problem is, that it isn't always easy finding a model that works well and is attractive. The "works well" issue is especially important for me.]]></description></item><item><title>Green Holiday Cards - Part 1</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/green-holiday-cards-part-1</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:03:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/green-holiday-cards-part-1</guid><description><![CDATA[Not long ago, I blogged about how you could create your own paper.]]></description></item><item><title>10 Tips for a Green Thanksgiving</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/10-tips-for-a-green-thanksgiving</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:42 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/10-tips-for-a-green-thanksgiving</guid><description><![CDATA[Halloween's over, Thanksgiving is upon us, and Christmas is just a step away!  It is busy time for everyone, but you can still stay green.  Here are a few tips to green up your Thanksgiving:

10.]]></description></item><item><title>Shelby Rodriguez's Fight</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/shelby-rodriguezs-fight</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:18:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/shelby-rodriguezs-fight</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, more and more people are looking for green solutions for housing.]]></description></item><item><title>Bathroom Conservation: The Shower</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/bathroom-conservation-the-shower</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:14:06 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/bathroom-conservation-the-shower</guid><description><![CDATA[Look at the bathrooms in your home. With a few modifications you can make them much more efficient and much greener. You can make improvements without doing a complete remodel, but of course if you want to use that as an excuse, go ahead.]]></description></item><item><title>New York Restoration Project's Hulaween Fundraiser</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/new-york-restoration-projects-hulaween-fundraiser</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:13:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/new-york-restoration-projects-hulaween-fundraiser</guid><description><![CDATA[It is time again for the tenth annual Hulaween Ball to benefit the New York Restoration Project.]]></description></item><item><title>Safe Halloween Makeup</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/safe-halloween-makeup</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:10:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/safe-halloween-makeup</guid><description><![CDATA[Halloween is almost upon us and some of you may even be dressing up for parties now.  One thing you may not think about is the safety of the makeup you use on yourself or your children.]]></description></item><item><title>More Ideas for a Green Halloween</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/more-ideas-for-a-green-halloween</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/more-ideas-for-a-green-halloween</guid><description><![CDATA[Did you know that there is even more that you can do to celebrate Halloween and yet make sure that it is green? In my earlier post, I mentioned some ways to reduce your impact around this holiday. Now, here are even more ideas.
Goodies
Buy your candy and treats in bulk this year.]]></description></item><item><title>Consumers Sue Fast Food Chains for Cancer-Causing Chicken</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/consumers-sue-fast-food-chains-for-cancer-causing-chicken</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:13:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/consumers-sue-fast-food-chains-for-cancer-causing-chicken</guid><description><![CDATA[When I go to a fast food restaurant, I often order the chicken, thinking that is the better, more natural choice over a burger.]]></description></item><item><title>Getting Stuff without "Consuming" It</title><link>http://green-living.families.com/blog/getting-stuff-without-consuming-it</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:40:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://green-living.families.com/blog/getting-stuff-without-consuming-it</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the dilemmas we face in our efforts to live responsibly is what to do about purchasing things that we seem to need. We own a home on two acres of what is mostly wooded property, and even that needs to be maintained.]]></description></item></channel></rss>