Posts about birthdays and holidays (in order from oldest to most recent):
A Zero Waste Birthday: how I celebrated my 35th
Dear Penny,: my reaction to my birthday (specifically, the ice cream shop)
Best, Zach (Owner of The Penny): the ice cream shop’s response
A Gift That Plants Memories: ideas beyond toys
Gifts That Go Away: how I feel about gifts
Underdoing Christmas: keeping it simple, affordable, and meaningful
Christmas $pending, Part 1: what we spent on Christmas
Christmas $pending, Part 2: what we spent on Christmas
E-card, Free Card, No-waste-from-me Card: digital holiday greetings
N.O.W. @ My Son’s Birthday: how I kept his party low-trash
My Parents, Our Neighbors, Reimagining the American Dream: celebrating the most important things in life
N.O.W. idea #23: Give Near-O Gifts: Give without creating trash, guilt, or clutter
N.O.W idea #24: Rethink Wrapping: let’s get creative…
Near-O Waste 