Green Living Tips 11.24.08

Go Green for Thanksgiving!

With all the planning, cooking, and cleaning, the last thing you want to think about is greening your Thanksgiving, right? But this is the perfect time to reflect and reassess your holiday preparations with a nod to sustainability. Here are some of the top suggestions from www.treehugger.com.

Know your guests For most families, tradition sets the precedent for who shares the Thanksgiving meal and a simple phone call can easily confirm the details. But a hand-lettered invitation (on recycled paper, of course), or even a clever Evite can set the tone for a truly special event.

Plan your meal A simple rule of thumb for a traditional Thanksgiving meal is to include a main course, four sides and dessert. Some families add a soup at the start and a salad at the end (or vice-versa).

Shop for your staples and non-perishable items Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to hit up your local farmers' market for organic, locally-sourced produce.

Clean house Maybe you're doing it, maybe you have help. Either way, using non-toxic cleaners can make your house sparkle without chemicals.