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July Is National What Month?
July is and has been for years, National Picnic Month! This celebration encourages you to get outside and celebrate the warm summer days with friends and family; to enjoy nature and the beauty that surrounds your town or city. The goal of National Picnic Month is to...
read moreLife Hacks: For When Life Happens
Life happens. Some of us were taught growing up to not take shortcuts in life; that we should work on each day as it comes and stray away from cheating the process. Although we shouldn’t take shortcuts in all instances, there is nothing wrong with giving yourself a...
read moreBenefits of Meal Prepping: For Yourself and the Environment
Lunch and dinner time roll around, what are you going to eat? Maybe those restaurant leftovers from two nights ago, or the frozen chicken nuggets in the freezer, or maybe you’re exhausted from a long day at work or school and drive to the nearest drive-thru as the...
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Celebrate Mother’s Day Green!
Every May, we celebrate our moms and mother figures! We take a day to stop and acknowledge them and show appreciation for the sacrifices they have made and the things they have done for us. Gifts are given, hugs are exchanged, meals are cooked, and meals are shared....
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Happy Earth and Arbor Day
The clocks have sprung forward, the seasons officially changed, the flowers are in bloom, and temperatures are rising! What a time to be alive! There are also two days in April in which our environment is celebrated-- Earth Day and Arbor Day. Both days allow us a...
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Go Green this St. Patty’s!
March 17th is approaching and if you’re planning on celebrating St. Patty’s Day there are several ways you can be extra green this year! Whether you are headed to the nearest pub, throwing a party, or attending a parade keep these environmentally friendly tips in mind...
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Your Composting Guide
Composting can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to! Composting is a simple way you can reduce the waste that gets sent to the landfill and return some nutrients back into the ground. Composting is simply allowing nature to do its thing; it is the process...
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Go Green This Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is a great holiday to turn green. Whether you’re celebrating with someone special, or just hanging out with friends, use these tips to make it green! Activities Wanting to do break the mold and do something other than the typical dinner date?...
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How to Take Care of Your Trees in the Winter
When temperatures drop below freezing, you put your trees at risk of freezing too. Their buds, roots, and leaves can freeze and die. In order to protect your trees, you need to take action before and after freezes! These are some great tips for the Chicago cold and...
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Go Green for 2018!
Happy New Year! 2018 is here and it’s about time to start making your resolutions for what to change this year. If you’re wanting to go green in 2018 consider these 5 ways you can help to make a difference in your community! 1) Volunteer in your local community!...
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