These are posts by members who are not regular writers. We welcome any Eco Etsy members who want to contribute their writings and this column is where we will feature their talented work. Please leave your thoughts on the posts as they appreciate any feedback you can give. Enjoy!

{Guest Post} The Write Way to Go Green When Self-Publishing

April 28, 2012 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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Words are my life and my livelihood.  As an Author, who just released her first full-length fiction novel (yea!), I’m ready for the world to read my words.  But with an environmental conscience I was very concerned about the potential for waste in the publishing industry by creating my book.  Many standard Publishing Houses purchase [...]

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Trending Now: Bright Spring Colors, Flowery Shapes, and Fuzzy Bunnies

March 24, 2012 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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Temperatures are warming and so is our love for the planet.  Green is sprouting up from the earth as well as in the minds of consumers this season.  As a Greenie early spring is certainly the perfect season to shine!  Paying attention to the planet is virtually required this season as the northern hemisphere begins [...]

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Trending Now – Spring Fever Color Explosion!

February 25, 2012 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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All the talk this spring season is about the colors lemon yellow and lime green.  Items with an eco-friendly eye are no exception as they show off the vibe of a warm breeze blowing through a community garden.  Vibrant and juicy, it’s like a virtual fruit salad inside our homes and out on the street [...]

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Trending Now – EcoEtsy Sellers Embrace an Earthy Valentine’s Day

January 21, 2012 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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Who says Valentine’s Day is only about shades of pink and red with lace and frills and glitter?  EcoEtsy sellers are focused on Green this upcoming holiday!  Love for the planet is displayed through soft earth tones and recycled / repurposed / reused / upcycled items.  These shops bring new meaning to whimsy, sweetheart, sexy, [...]

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Trending Now – Décor Your Holiday Halls in Eco-Simple Style

December 5, 2011 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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For 2011, the words of the holiday season are eco-simple, environmentally elegant and naturally dynamic. The holidays are a time to recall the joys of connecting, the nostalgia for days gone by and the delight that comes from spending time with our loved ones celebrating rich traditions. But the holidays can also be a hectic [...]

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Trending Now – Warming Up in Winter

October 29, 2011 by Jenn Flynn-Shon
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It’s no wonder all of us are thinking about warming up with some eco-friendly fall and winter finds this season, with snow in the northeast and lower temperatures country wide we’re already shivering.  The seasons are not immune to climate change and this year it feels we skipped right over fall.  But regardless how brisk the [...]

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In Praise of Farmers Markets

September 10, 2011 by Guest Writer
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Hurricane Irene hit farmers in the Northeast really hard a couple of weeks ago. Many lost their animals and their crop, as they were getting ready for the harvesting season. So this guest post by Gloria of Lolailo seem especially fitting today as she explores farmers markets and the benefits of buying from local farmers. [...]

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