One of the events that contributed to the extended blog hiatus was a minor-but-serious-enough-that-it-messed-up-my-day-to-day-life knee injury.  After hundreds of dollars and a few hours spent in doctors offices and MRI machines, I received a letter that officially concluded that there was nothing wrong with my knee.  Ugh.  The letter was accompanied by a prescription for [...]

It’s one week closer to Christmas and I’ve got one more eco-friendly and affordable gift guide to share.  Shipping deadlines are quickly approaching so don’t get caught by surprise and settle for running to a big box store at the last minute!  Spend 15 minutes thinking through the people you still need gifts for and [...]

It’s Cyber Monday and I see you over there browsing from your work desk. :)  So here are a few amazing, eco-friendly gifts that are most definitely worth your precious Cyber Monday browsing time and your holiday gift giving budget.
1. One Green Poppy – Wool BYOB Bag
A fabulous gift for the wine enthusiast on your [...]

Ceiling Painting 1966 by Yoko Ono
I hope you’re all out and about enjoying your long weekend and are actually reading this on Tuesday. The hubby and I spent the whole weekend painting the ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms of our house so I thought the above photo of Yoko Ono’s art piece was appropriate.  I’ll [...]

Sustainability is posting a bit later than usual today because instead of being a diligent blogger this weekend, I was off camping with my husband and niece and nephew in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, AZ.  And as much as I enjoy a weekend full of dirt, sun, smoke, sleepless nights and out houses [...]

Before I get on with this week’s sustainable picks I’d like to say thanks to all of you who have been so encouraging of this series. It’s definitely been the most fun, natural and peaceful endeavor I’ve set out on since I started the Paper Mango blog a little over a year ago. [...]

Being the Norah Ephron, chick flick movie loving, foodie that I am the movie Julie & Julia was pretty much made for me.  I remember growing up watching Julia Child on TV and thinking she was some sort of Seseame Street character because of her lively presence and boisterous laughter.  Since watching the movie I’ve [...]

I’ve referred to my serious lack of gardening skills numerous times.  But I’m so determined to learn how to grow an edible garden here in the desert that it’s become a bit of an obsession.  So continuing with that theme here is this week’s Sustainability picks with an ode to all things plant related.
1. Twofold [...]

Yep, it’s that time again. The time of year where I’m thankful that my formal schooling is over and where I am reminded that those 35mph signs are back in effect again. It’s back to school season! And I thought I’d join the celebration with a special BTS edition of Sustainability. There [...]

As you’re reading this, I am most likely somewhere in the middle of New Mexico or Southern Arizona. We’re driving on our way back to the AZ after a rowdy weekend in Dallas for my brother’s wedding. But, thanks to the magic of technology, here is Sustainability, in it’s proper time and place. [...]