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Although essential oils are pretty, smell nice, and can be used in a variety of craft and cooking projects, they’re not just for women! As a matter of fact, any manly-man’s toolbox could greatly benefit from a few vials of … Continu

Organic Materials

Published on 2012-12-12 01:20:42

Cotton farming is one of the United States’ biggest industries, raking in a total of about $25 million annually. Conventional cotton farming can attribute much of its success to the usage of pesticides, which endanger the very people who spray

Paper vs. Plastic: Choose Neither

Published on 2012-12-08 19:31:33

Although it’s possible to recycle disposable grocery bags, it’s still a major drain on our environmental resources, and isn’t really worth the trouble. A reusable bag will last forever, and is 95% less likely than a disposable bag t

Paper vs. Plastic: Recycling

Published on 2012-12-07 23:02:27

Yesterday’s blog focused on the manufacturing processes behind paper and plastic grocery bags. The volume of resources that both kinds of bag require seems pretty outrageous– especially when it comes to paper. Although recycling may s

Paper vs. Plastic: The Controversy Continues

Published on 2012-12-06 23:19:14

It’s the dreaded question you’re asked every single time you head to Central Market. “Paper or plastic?” Suddenly hit with a wave of insecurity and unsureness, you desperately grapple for the “correct” answer. Yo

Holiday Gift Guide, Continued

Published on 2012-12-02 15:52:09

Our last blog featured some great gift ideas for children, fashionistas, and stocking stuffers. However, if you’re reading an article on selecting the perfect gifts for your friends and family, we suspect that you might have a few more folks &#

Holiday Gift Picks

Published on 2012-11-30 21:05:35

Welcome to part two of our Holiday Gift Guide! In our last post, we explained the four most important factors to consider when buying a gift. Luckily for you, The Greener Good has already sniffed around for the most eco-friendly, … Continue rea

Holiday Gift Guide

Published on 2012-11-28 01:01:17

‘Tis the season to be shopping! For the environmentally-conscious consumer, however, that can be an absolute nightmare. How do you find products that are socially responsible? Where are all the ethical companies hiding? Which gorgeous piece o

The Dark Side of Organic Food

Published on 2012-11-24 12:15:03

First of all, happy Small Business Saturday! There are some great deals going on in our store right now to celebrate. Learn more on our facebook page! Secondly, the time has come for the final segment of our “Buying Organic” … Conti

Why Buy Organic?

Published on 2012-11-21 11:52:12

In our “Green Thanksgiving” post, we made some recommendations for making your holiday celebration a little more eco-friendly, which included the suggestion to buy organic produce. If you’re wondering what the big deal about buying

A Very Green Thanksgiving

Published on 2012-11-19 23:52:36

Get ready for a mild dose of panic: Thanksgiving is in three days. Although you’ve probably got holiday family-wrangling down to an art, you may not have planned for a particularly environmentally-friendly celebration. After all, Thanksgiving i

Made in the USA: Fire & Light and Preserve

Published on 2012-11-16 20:18:07

We’ve given you the low-down on the badness of factory outsourcing, and showed off some of the American-made children’s items we have to offer in our store, but now it’s time to haul out the big (green) guns! Keep reading … Co

Made in the USA: Locally Grown and Green Toys

Published on 2012-11-14 16:37:34

Our last blog explained why “multinational investments”- or moving a factory overseas to incur cheaper production costs- is a nasty, slippery slope. Although products made in the USA have long had a reputation for sturdiness and high qual

Made in the USA

Published on 2012-11-12 22:23:44

In the past 10 years, over 50,000 American factories have shut down and shipped overseas in the name of “multinational investment”– in other words, factory outsourcing. Driven chiefly by the prospects of cheap labor and reduced taxe

Waste Not, Want Not

Published on 2012-11-03 13:36:26

Landfills are bad. Among other bad things, they produce methane gas, depreciate the value of surrounding property, threaten native wildlife, and are entirely unsustainable. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are more than 3,000 a

Isn’t It Scary? Pt. II

Published on 2012-10-31 23:10:25

Happy Halloween, Greener Gooders! If you read yesterday’s blog, you know that a lot of personal care products in your home may be masquerading as “safe,” “organic,” or even “green”– but don’t get

Isn’t It Scary?

Published on 2012-10-30 17:42:23

Although your head may be dancing with visions of ghosts and ghouls, take heed: monsters aren’t the only things to be afraid of this Halloween season! Have you looked at the ingredients listed on your personal care products lately? Most … Continue reading →

Painting Green with Safecoat

Published on 2012-10-26 20:52:31

To top off our “Nesting Green” series, we bring you one of our favorite nontoxic products: AFM Safecoat! Manufacturer of the safest, least toxic paint on the market, AFM has been developing their non-polluting building materials for 30 years, engineering … Continue reading →

Eco Friendly Home Surfaces

Published on 2012-10-24 23:03:47

Cosentino is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interior surface products– and ECO is their new line of eco-friendly countertops made from recycled materials. The unflappable team at Cosentino spent three years researching environmentally sound production techniques, managing to come up … Continue reading →

Flooring the Green Way

Published on 2012-10-23 23:27:48

In preparation for our Innovative Ideas for Interiors event, we bring you this week’s blog series: Nesting Green! Designing the interior of your home is a pure expression of choice. Luckily, with all the options available today, that choice can be … Continue reading →

Essential Oil: The Terrific Treatment

Published on 2012-10-19 21:39:06

Today’s Essential Oil workshop with expert Steffanie England was absolutely brilliant. Steffi truly understands the chemistry behind essential oils; a human encyclopedia of all things doTERRA! In addition to giving tailored personal advice, our special guest offered up tons of … Continue reading →

Using Your Essential Oil

Published on 2012-10-17 21:37:04

In preparation for our Essential Oil workshop with health guru Steffani England, The Greener Good is giving you the details on all things oily! The first post in this week’s series was a thrilling introduction to aromatherapy, which proved that … Continue reading →

Aromatherapy: It’s the Real Deal!

Published on 2012-10-15 20:21:40

We’ve already discussed topical uses for essential oils, but now it’s time to tackle how they can be used for aromatherapy. If you’re like me, you don’t really understand how huffing the concentrated juice of a chrysanthemum could be all … Continue reading →

Fair Trade, Volume 2

Published on 2012-10-12 23:15:28

For those of you who suffered catastrophic internet-related crises and were unable to read Wednesday’s blog: October is Fair Trade Month! That means that we won’t shut up about it until we’re too stuffed with candy corn to reach our … Continue reading →

Why Fair Trade Rocks

Published on 2012-10-10 23:05:36

Mark your calendars, Greener Gooders: October is Fair Trade month! What is Fair Trade, you ask? Although you’ve probably seen a Fair Trade Certified or FAIRTRADE logo floating around certain retailers (ahem- our store), you may not know exactly what … Continue reading →

Essential Oils For Green Cleaning

Published on 2012-10-05 15:28:46

We’ve given you the basic rundown of essential oils and explained how you can use them to soothe and heal your little bundle of joy– now it’s time to let you in on some sordid cleansing secrets! For starters, essential oils are very … Continue reading →

Essential Oil Baby Solutions

Published on 2012-10-03 21:45:28

Welcome to part two of our blog series on essential oils! You can find part one over here, which answers some frequently-asked questions and outlines the beneficial properties of using essential oils for health and wellness. Because essential oils are … Continue reading →

Essential Oils: Say What, Now?

Published on 2012-10-01 22:15:20

Many of you have probably heard of essential oils, but are a little unclear on what these seemingly-mystical curiosities actually are. In a nutshell, essential oils are aromatic compounds naturally removed from plants. They are extremely efficient, accomplishing a great … Continue reading →

Bamboo Wrap-Up

Published on 2012-09-28 22:27:54

We’ve given you the down-low on why bamboo is a sustainable resource and why it’s not as glamorous as it seems. Although some bamboo is manufactured through questionable methods, The Greener Good supports textile companies that strive for the utmost … Continue reading →

Why Isn’t Bamboo Green?

Published on 2012-09-26 21:32:03

Our last blog outlines some of the benefits of bamboo, which is popularly regarded as being a very “green” material. Bamboo regenerates quickly, doesn’t require a lot of water, and even puts out more oxygen than standard hardwood trees– but … Continue reading →

Why Is Bamboo Green?

Published on 2012-09-24 20:49:08

Bamboo has become a popular material among the eco-friendly crowd. In fact, if you step into our store, you’ll notice that we’ve got bamboo toys, bamboo clothing, and even bamboo utensils! If you haven’t heard about the ecological benefits of … Continue reading →

Green Skincare Solutions

Published on 2012-09-22 13:55:16

Mahya Mineral Makeup for Even, Healthy Skin Mahya Mineral Makeup is the way to go for a hippie who wants to look fabulous! (Or “far out,” even!) Their products are made of 100% pure crushed minerals, and don’t have a … Continue reading →

Staying Green on the Holidays

Published on 2012-09-19 22:52:12

As the seasons change, the autumn and winter holidays approach, bringing a slew of options for celebrating. Here are some tips for maintaining your eco-friendly integrity throughout the revelry! When shopping for loved ones’ gifts or food for festive feasts, … Continue reading →

What is “Greenwashing”?

Published on 2012-09-17 19:59:23

Much in the way that “whitewashing” pertains to hiding the unpleasant side of a political platform, “greenwashing” refers to the practice of using marketing to portray a product or service as being “green”– even if that’s a dishonest exaggeration. Currently, … Continue reading →

DIY Beauty – Yogurt Mask

Published on 2012-09-14 17:21:34

Skin all dried out from the blistering summer heat? Try out this moisturizing face mask that can be made at home in a few quick and easy steps! Berries are a famous superfood, packed with antioxidants and healing properties that … Continue reading →

Living Green While Partying

Published on 2012-09-12 18:09:33

Hosting a party doesn’t have to be a lavish exercise in excess! Try out some of these tips to achieve a more eco-friendly soiree: Skip Paper Napkins Although they’re convenient, the waste created by disposable products can really, well, pile … Continue reading →

Hypoallergenic Heaven

Published on 2012-09-04 20:12:27

Most cleaning products are laden with allergens and toxic ingredients, making them unsafe for animals, children, and people with chemical sensitivities. Between the ammonia, chlorine, artificial fragrances, and other hazardous components, weeding out a brand that’s hypoallergenic can be an … Continue reading →

Factories in the USA!

Published on 2012-05-17 15:51:28

We posted the album of the LunchSkins factory on Facebook — Check it out Many of our vendors have factories in the USA, it is just another reason we love them!! I searched for more examples and found this video … Continue reading →

Fire & Light

Published on 2012-05-15 16:45:33

Fire and Light is one of our greatest treasures at The Greener Good! We just had a customer come in and rave about the beauty of each piece (which is a normal occurrence), so I figured I’d share some more information … Continue reading →

Be Green Online!

Published on 2012-05-10 16:34:12

If you’re reading this, than you’re probably familiar with most forms of social media and networking. RecycleBank made this infographic so that you can relate to how much everyone can make a difference for our planet!! I love things like … Continue reading →

Not Just A Gift Guide…

Published on 2012-05-08 17:19:15

It’s crunch time for finding Mother’s Day gifts!! So to help you out, we didn’t just make a gift guide — we made a gift guide and put everything on it on sale!! Let your mom curl up and relax … Continue reading →

Make a Fair Trade for Fair Trade Bracelets

Published on 2012-05-04 14:53:31

So Lily & Laura bracelets have been a favorite at The Greener Good for about a year now. They are fun, brightly colored and, most importantly, made fair trade in Nepal. I, personally, have 17 of these beauties and wear … Continue reading →

Harness Rain Water!

Published on 2012-05-03 15:59:34

All year you should be very cautious about using water. But this time of year, you must pay extra attention to your water usage because of the heat! Fort Worth residents: Hopefully you know this, but you may need a … Continue reading →

Roma is “Warming the World”

Published on 2012-05-01 15:39:04

Customers have been asking if we’re getting in new shoes and now I can finally tell you all YES!! We are proud to add Roma to our store with new flip flops, and will soon be receiving boots! First I’m … Continue reading →

Shop with Style

Published on 2012-04-26 13:12:24

The other day I told you the dangers of using paper and plastic bags. There is no good choice! So the solution is to bring your own reusable bag when you shop. If you don’t want to buy a boring … Continue reading →

Paper or Plastic or a Reusable Bag?

Published on 2012-04-24 15:46:22

You’re used to checking out at the grocery and hearing “paper or plastic?” And hopefully by now your answer is “NEITHER, I have my own reusable bag!” Let’s talk about paper bags. I understand if you assume that recycling paper … Continue reading →

Our Favorite Holiday!!

Published on 2012-04-22 10:20:03

Earth Day Events!

Published on 2012-04-19 16:25:08

I’m back again to give you ideas for celebrating Earth Day weekend! Here’s a great idea: visit the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. They are celebrating Earth Day all weekend with special activities! First of all, the To … Continue reading →

Earth Day Dallas!

Published on 2012-04-17 15:47:31

Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Or are you just looking for some family fun? Earth Day Dallas is definitely the place to go! This two-day festival is geared toward educating people in the DFW community … Continue reading →

Stylish Innovation

Published on 2012-04-11 16:38:03

Take a look at our newest jewelry, it is to die for! It is all from The Andean Collection, which is new to The Greener Good. What you don’t know about these pieces might just blow your mind! Are you … Continue reading →

Springtime Yala!

Published on 2012-04-10 16:47:16

Looking for some new eco-friendly clothes? Come on by The Greener Good, we have really stocked up on new Yala apparel and it is so perfect for spring! This is just a little preview, we also have in scarves and … Continue reading →

Look at Nook Mattresses!

Published on 2012-04-05 12:15:01

Let me tell you something about mattresses: They matter!! Think about how much time your child spends in contact with his or her mattress over the years. That is why it is important to find one that is friendly to … Continue reading →

We’re Happy to Have Hape!

Published on 2012-04-03 16:21:42

We have just stocked up on toys from a brand that is new to The Greener Good!! These toys are by Hape. They are eco friendly and safe for children. This is how Hape is defined on their website: From … Continue reading →

Step Toward Organic!

Published on 2012-03-27 17:14:48

I am obsessed with this reference list I just found! It shows the produce that has the highest amount of pesticides and the ones without. I’m sure some of you all won’t need this because you only buy organic. Only … Continue reading →

Carry Some Spring Colors in Your Pocket!!

Published on 2012-03-23 16:02:26

Do you love the look of those leather notebooks? I’ll admit, I think they are pretty cool and they come in so many colors, but buying new leather notebooks as often as I would need a new notebook is not … Continue reading →

New Yala Bedding

Published on 2012-03-20 16:24:11

Boy, Yala has everything! Not only do we love their clothes, but their bedding is amazing as well!! This super-soft comforter is made from bamboo. That means it has no chemicals, and made from a renewable resource! … Continue reading →

Poolside Goodies!

Published on 2012-03-15 17:57:26

Spending a lot of time at the pool?? We have everything you’ll need for that. First of all: Sunscreen!! You can get this bug repelling sunscreen and baby sunscreen. After your long day at the pool or the beach, your swimsuit … Continue reading →

Must See: The Lorax

Published on 2012-03-13 15:59:26

We don’t usually do movie reviews, but I just saw The Lorax and in my unprofessional opinion: everyone must go!!! I never read the book so I was completely surprised to find out that The Lorax is about saving trees!! There … Continue reading →

New Kate Quinn! New Kate Quinn!

Published on 2012-03-10 11:15:27

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the spring Kate Quinn clothes and they’re finally here!! I have a lot to show you! For the little ones we have these adorable onsies. Red and orange just scream spring! You can mix and match … Continue reading →

Groupon Day!!

Published on 2012-03-07 10:50:25

Today is a big day!! The Greener Good Groupon is available!! Boy, that is a mouthful! Anyway, for $10 you get $20 to spend at The Greener Good!! All of the details are online here! This is a great deal for … Continue reading →

Garden in a Box

Published on 2012-03-03 10:00:01

Here we are in the first week of March, and already we are seeing 80 degree weather. Since I waited too long last year and didn’t even get a pepper off the plant until October, I thought I better jump … Continue reading →

The Johnston Home DIY Fest – Magazine Rack

Published on 2012-03-02 12:07:59

Pinterest has invaded that Johnston household. Brian and I can spend hours redesigning our home and planning our weekly menus in the dreamworld provided by Pinterest. One new obsession is the Pallet. Our kiddos got a new swing set last … Continue reading →

Face Off

Published on 2012-03-01 14:38:17

So I spent the better part of my afternoon yesterday pulling weeds in my front yard. There comes a point where you just start to feel kind of bad that your yard is “that” yard filled with those little purple … Continue reading →

Unprocess This – Recipes Part 2

Published on 2012-02-29 10:00:29

This was such an amazing unprocessed dinner that I thought it deserved it’s own post. My aunt recently gave me a wonderful Texas cookbook, The Homesick Texan. It is filled with wonderful, Southern recipes that make my mouth water. Brian … Continue reading →

Unprocess This – DIY Tortillas

Published on 2012-02-28 10:00:06

Whodda Thunk It? Making your own tortillas is actually quite easy. I am not exactly sure what possessed me to give it a shot, but the power of the Unprocessed Food bug has really taken over my life. After reviewing … Continue reading →

Unprocess This – Recipes

Published on 2012-02-27 10:00:41

Something fun and strange has occurred in my household… cooking is fun and experimental again. Rather than falling back on the old standbys, we are branching out and making amazing new things. For instance, I recently roasted and crushed my … Continue reading →

Looking for Vegan Clothing?

Published on 2012-02-25 11:46:59

By now you know that you can find vegan skin care at The Greener Good. If you’ve ever been stumped while searching for vegan clothes then look no further!! The clothes at the Greener Good aren’t only organic, they’re vegan … Continue reading →

Unprocess This – Sidenotes

Published on 2012-02-24 12:42:55

There are some obvious benefits to healthy eating: healthy body, energy, vitamins, nutrients, etc., but there are some great hidden benefits, too. By choosing to buy unprocessed, and mostly, unpackaged goods, I have reduced my trash considerably (1-2 bags a … Continue reading →

Vegan Skin Care

Published on 2012-02-21 16:14:41

We know the troubles of finding vegan skin care and we’re here to help!! Many of our customers have expressed the difficulty and are so relieved to find that they can ethically buy almost anything in our store! Let us … Continue reading →

Lily and Laura Fun!!

Published on 2012-02-16 16:21:44

We got in a TON of new Lily and Laura Bracelets!! The colors are so vibrant I couldn’t help but make a million different color combinations! I’ll start off with a green color scheme for us!! Yay for going green … Continue reading →

Unprocess This – Juice

Published on 2012-02-14 16:07:46

So the past few days have been refreshing and delicious. I will admit that the “boredom” snacking is where I have had the most trouble. I keep catching myself scanning the cabinets for crackers or cereal, then I realize what … Continue reading →

Natural Smells, Natural Ingredients

Published on 2012-02-09 16:07:38

We recently got in the new Susan’s Soaps Soaring perfume!! Besides the wonderful smell, a benefit of this perfume is the fact that there are only a few essential ingredients. We wondered what difference that would make and ended up researching … Continue reading →

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