Articles Written by Julie Hancher

After you're finished making 'green' resolutions for yourself, here's another one to consider: Greening your home! Greenable is located in the heart of Olde City and can assist you in your abode's needs - whether you're building a new house or re-vamping an older design. They offer supplies ranging from eco-friendly paint, flooring, insulation, and more. Interested in a more eco-friendly building, but not sure where to start? Greenable provides many services including energy audits, consulting and interior design. Whether your fixing up a home or storefront, Greenable is very knowledgeable with both - their custom orders are a mix of residential and retail.

As we're quickly approaching that infamous Times Square ball falling, it's time to think ahead and make New Years resolutions. Debating what you should do to be greener in the New Year? Here's 10 ideas to party like it's 2009:

Have trouble wrapping, and want to make your gifts pretty?  Instead of using traditional bows (that either go directly in the trash or reused on your gift next year),  try using dried flowers as an embellishment.  Your recipient will have a nicer smelling, au natural decoration! ...

With only a week of Christmas shopping left, there's still time to find a perfect environmentally-friendly gift! Camphill Village Kimberton Hills' craft shop features hand made woven and felted items made from recycled fabrics, wood products, pottery, silk scarves with natural plant-derived dyes, and more. One of their signature items is a rug made from recycled denim, perfect for any abode - durable, beautiful and environmentally friendly. Plus, all items are made locally at this agricultural and handcrafting community by adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Chester County, they encourage individuals (especially adults with special needs) to discover and develop their potential in a physically, socially and spiritually therapeutic environment.

When giving presents for the upcoming holidays (or birthdays), reuse newspaper or old wallpaper instead of purchasing wrapping paper. The recipient can laugh at last week's "Funnie's" section (or catch up on the news) while opening their gift.

Baby, it’s getting cold outside, and people are making vacation plans to get away & feel some relief from those wintertime blues. Planning a trip soon?  Unfortunately, climate change is placing many travel hot spots in danger.   Here are some travel destinations...

Looking for plans this Sunday? Celebrate the end of the Mill Creek Farm's third season, while learning about their work growing and distributing fresh food and educating the community about urban agriculture and sustainability. When? Sunday, December 7 @ 3:00-7:00 pm

Planning a Christmas or Hanukkah holiday party soon? Send out invites electronically rather than in snail mail - They'll get to your guests faster, be easier to track guest responses, and save paper (& trees!)

Are you a vegan who uses Vegan beauty products?  We want to know why it’s important to you and what you look for in health & beauty products for a local news article. Email dfallik@gmail.com for more info.