March 13th's Tip
St. Patrick's Day: With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I'm sure a lot of people are thinking about beer (not me, yuck!). Organic beer is always an option, if you can find it in your stores, but how about supporting a local brewery?
Where we live, supporting a local brewery is as easy as driving down the street, basically. If you're not sure it's that easy for you, visit The Brewers Association to search for a brewery near you (this search is U.S. only). You might be surprised to find a brewery closer to you than you thought! You can even ask if they brew organic beer, if you are so inclined.
What's better than supporting your local economy, and maybe getting to try out some new beer?
The basics apply to any parties you might be having, too. Use reusable or biodegradable dinnerware, cups, etc. Use decorations you have from last year, and save any from this year. When I picture St. Patrick's Day decorations, cheap paper cut-outs come to mind... it doesn't have to be this way! Have some old green t-shirts? Cut out some shamrock shapes. You can also cut out shapes from empty cereal boxes and let your kids color them green. Use your imagination!
And remember to recycle those beer bottles.
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March 13th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I don't like beer, either. Unless it comes with a Slim Jim. No Slim Jim, no beer!
March 14th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Tina though you don't like beer but i like beer, anyway i like to read the last paragraph of this blog that you told something about party tips that- "Use reusable or biodegradable dinnerware, cups, etc. Use decorations you have from last year, and save any from this year" that is really best way to go green and save your money in this recession period.Thanks for all!
March 16th, 2009 at 2:13 am
Sometimes we are not very sure if the product is biodegradable and I'm wondering why are those eco-friendly products is always at the expensive side.Shouldn't they be promoting eco-friendliness and not extorting money?
March 16th, 2009 at 5:22 am
I dont like the bear..So I cant follow this
March 16th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Yeah, I'm not a fan of beer - what about green tea
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:34 am
I like bear thanks for sharing..
March 23rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
I think i tried organic beer once and wasn't impressed. It just wasn't bitter and a beer certainly has to be ! But it's probably just a habit thing...
April 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Online Shopping, unfortunately, a lot of companies are in it for the money.
Sajid and Organic Living, I don't like beer either. I would also prefer green tea
La Plagne, maybe it was just the brand you tried?