Tune-in this evening (Sept. 29th) to Sundance Channel at 8:00 EDT. Sun & Earth is featured in the hit series Big Ideas for a Small Planet. To celebrate we are giving one lucky Chester County Mom a HUGE Sun & Earth cleaning and laundry product gift basket…. Worth $100!
This contest is closed. Thanks to all that entered.
Congratulations to Cindy C. on winning this awesome prize!
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People start recycling for a variety of reasons. Some people want to stop landfills from overflowing so new ones won’t end up in their backyard. Some people are simply addicted to sorting and organizing and categorizing. Some people just hate waste. I started recycling because I was running out of trash bags.
I realized that if I pulled out the milk jugs, soda cans, glass jars and cereal boxes, I didn’t have to empty the trash as often. What I didn’t realize is that when you start to recycle you become aware of the decision-making process about waste and reusable goods at a very intimate level. Everything leaving the kitchen or closets or storage spaces starts going through a process of mental evaluation: do I toss it, can I save it or can anyone use it in any form?
A commitment to recycling changes one’s whole perspective. Despite being a sentimental packrat, I realized that once you get into the habit of assessing usefulness around the home, you make smarter decisions on everything. Instead of stockpiling more, I found that I stashed less because I realized that if I was not using something in a reasonable time, someone else could be and that I needed to let it go. For example, I found many old games and toys that my children grew out of years ago sitting dusty on our basement shelves just in case a younger child stopped by. I boxed them up and took them to Goodwill where someone else could immediately benefit from their educational value.
In Shel Horowitz’s e-book, “The Penny Pinching Hedonist: How to Live Like Royalty with a Peasant’s Pocketbook,”he states “Recycling is a popular idea these days — and for good reason. It’s good for the budget, the environment, and the society as a whole. But if you think of recycling only in terms of melting down plastic and metal or dissolving paper and making a new batch, think again.
For more of this article, click HERE to go to DIYFrugal.com where Sarah is gathering lots of money saving resources just for YOU!
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The WCGM is gearing up for a great upcoming season of Autumn Markets! With the First Day of Fall ringing in next Tuesday, you can rest assured that the Market will be “Falling” with Autumn items tomorrow (maybe I’m pushing the Autumn-talk too much for one post? I can’t help it, Autumn is my favorite season!)
As with each week, there is plenty in store for Market Goers this Saturday at the WCGM. Let me first encourage you to stop and get some Coffee in town before you head to the corner of Church and Chestnut Streets. With cooler weather just around the corner, some coffee from your local coffee shop will be the perfect thing to warm you up! Coffee pairs PERFECTLY with a pastry from Big Sky Bread Co…to continue reading click here…Posted in going green, west chester growers market | Leave a Comment »
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It was a nice morning at the WCGM this past Saturday: Warm, slightly overcast and full of people. This week’s musician, Richard Cole and his daughter, were filling the space with happy notes and whimsical melodies. They have a distinct sound, and the only way I can describe it is “upbeat.” Two things I loved about Richard Cole and Co: 1) they interacted with Market Goers, making conversation and banter; 2) they played original songs. That’s talent!
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Can you believe that this is the last weekend of August? Summer is coming to an end. Luckily, summer will not be going out without a BANG from the WCGM! Not only will there be festivities, but the Autumn brings new crops and new events. There is never a dull moment at the WCGM!
This weekend will be quiet compared to the past few weekends, as the Market prepares for a Labor Day Extravaganza next weekend! You can expect all of your favorite vendors to be present, and a hearty bounty of crops as well!
Ellen April’s Handmade Soaps will be debuting a NEW SOAP…click here to continue reading…
Stay connected to the WCGM all year round…
E-news
You can keep up to date with all the WCGM anniversary plans by signing up to get the WCGM email newsletter. It’s published twice a month and will feature news of upcoming events and announcements about new products at the market. Click here to sign up NOW!
Blog
There is also a new blog this year that will bring you interesting stories about producers and lots of inside market news. Click here to check it out here.
Do you Tweet? For on the spot news you can follow The West Chester Grower’s Market on Twitter @wcgrowersmarket
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