Okay, it could be any color you want it to be – I mean “green” as in “eco-friendly” not the actual color!

Photo Courtesy of Paper Source

Check out this sweet how-to from Paper Source – Recycled Origami Hearts show your love for the planet for Earth Day, make some for your mom for Mother’s Day (Dads, help your kids make some for Mom!!!) or make some for your Sweetheart! Brighten someone’s day with this spectacularly easy recycled gift. Below is a picture of one I made using a paper bag – it took less than a minute to make!

I made this heart!

Personalize these little hearts any way you want! Make a love note into an origami …read more

Earth Day is less than 10 days away so I thought I might put my first post for Earth Day 2010 up!

Although Earth Day is one of those holidays that isn’t really considered a gift giving holiday but more a chance to examine how we contribute to the health or harm of our planet and then effecting some change, there is no reason that you can’t give a gift that will not only help effect a healthier change for the Earth but also be practical and appreciated. And, come on, can’t you imagine how tickled your friend or close family member would be to receive a present out of the blue for Earth Day?

This gift is both inexpensive (under $10!) and practical. Almost anyone will be able to use and appreciate this gift, regardless of age or gender, and it …read more

I was just about to walk out the door yesterday and saw a big box sitting on the porch. I was ever so curious but didn’t have time to investigate since I was on my way to a doctors appointment so I brought it inside so that I could open it when I returned.
photo credit: marklarson
Although the sun wasn’t out when my appointment was over it had at least stopped raining, so Isabelle and I went for an nice long walk and then headed to the park, where she proceeded to get wet and muddy playing with three other cute dogs.

Finally back home I saw the package once again and wasted no time opening it! I was pretty sure, judging from the address, that I knew what was …read more