by Toni | Dec 4, 2018 | Be Simple, Come Home, Live Green
One of the most important ideas I try to impart here at Green Gal of the Midwest is to buy responsibly—to buy local and green whenever possible—and to choose carefully when products come from far away. There is a greater impact on the world than you might think when...
by Toni | Dec 18, 2017 | Be Simple, Everyday Enchantments, Let's Eat, Live Green
My 2017 Christmas box contains a combination of old favorites and new surprises. Green Gal Granola is an annual “must-include”; my homemade citrus salt is making a repeat appearance; and I’ve created another set of homemade cards, using leftover papers and previously...
by Toni | Dec 18, 2016 | Be Simple, Come Home, Everyday Enchantments, Sinful Sensations
We all have one… the elderly neighbor, the second cousin we see only once a year, the cranky aunt, our best friend’s mom who is suddenly flying in from the coast. These are the impossible-to-buy-for people still on our lists. And, it’s already December 18! There’s no...
by Toni | Dec 13, 2016 | Be Simple, Come Home, Everyday Enchantments, Fruits, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat, Live Green
I really have a very short gift list for the holidays, and most of what I give is food I’ve made or bought locally to share. So I love it when what I have to give is something a little special, something unexpected. That’s how I feel about my Persimmon Snickerdoodles...
by Toni | Dec 12, 2015 | Come Home, Everyday Enchantments, Farmer's Market, Green Decisions, Healthy Treats, Live Green
In my family there are no extravagant gift-givers, and over the years we’ve reduced our decorations, shopping and overall craziness to some simple pleasures and a few thoughtful presents. We’d rather enjoy a dinner with good friends than go out for a big Christmas...
