Happy Holidays from Talen Events!  Why not Bring in the Christmas Cheer with some Eco-Chic Holiday Spirit?

How do you throw an Eco-Christmas Party You Ask?

1. Do Up Your Old Decor! There’s lots of inticing new Christmas decorations out there for you to buy, but why not curb your spending this year and bring out all the old Christmas decorations? Sure, they might not be the most modern — but they have the potential to put a smile on your guests face! So find all those old retro christmas balls, plastic candles, and moving Santas and get jolly this Christmas!

2. Invite Everyone…Personally! — Yes there’s Facebook, and Evites, and lots of other eco-friendly ways to send an invitation — but why not surprise your guests with a friendly little phonecall.. from You! Invite your relatives, friends, and neighbors the old fashion way and let them know to Save the Date!

3. Set up a Carpool! Is Grandma on your Uncle Ned’s way? Do you have old friends who need to catch up? Why not give that extra push to start carpooling? Sometimes all it takes is for someone to ask, and you can do your part to ward away unwanted carbon juices clogging up the environment!

4. A Little Mood Lighting Perhaps? Create an atmosphere for every room with lighting. Lighten up in the kitchen, bring it down in the family room — maybe only keep your living room aglow with the Christmas tree and some candles and give your guests some mood lighting the celebrity way  — all the while saving som electricity!

5. Let Your Dinner Do the Talking! You could go to the grocery store and buy all your groceries there and just have any old meal — or you can make your dinner an adventure. Take a peek at your local farmer’s markets, check out local foodies, or even visit a local farm for your fancy feast! Let your guests know where you got your food, and don’t forget to keep all the locations on a sheet of paper to give to the guests who ask!

Do something a little different this year and host your first annual Eco-Christmas Party! Who knows? Maybe your guests will love it so much they’ll make it a tradition!

For more information about Eco Christmas check out Talen Events Interview on Hello Eco Living: http://helloecoliving.com/2009/12/throwing-an-eco-holiday-party/

Happy Holidays & Happy Planning!

From Tiffany & Amalia, Your Friends at Talen Events

Talen Events would like to wish you a safe and happy halloween!

If you’re looking for ways to green up your Halloween, check out these great links:

• Naturemom’s Eco-friendly Halloween
• Halloween Eco-Crafts by Kiwi Magazine
• Planet Green’s Eco-friendly Halloween Tips
• Danny Seo’s Eco-friendly Halloween Tips

Until next time.. Happy Halloween!!

Amalia & Tiffany

Happy Earth Day from Talen Events! Looking for something to do to show your support for the environment? Check out the following 5.5 Earth Day tips!

1. Transportation: Leave the car at home today, take a nice stroll to all your daily destinations or take public transit! If that’s a too “eco-friendly” for your taste, offer to carpool your coworkers to work and home!

2. Electricity: Turn the lights off, unplug power bars, and unplug your appliances if you’re not using currently using them. People still waste what’s known as phantom electricity — electricity used when something is plugged in and turned off.  Instead, open the windows, pull back the drapes and use daylight to light your surroundings. Set the mood with beeswax candles in the evening.

3. Go Vegetarian: Try having a meat free day! Just this small act reduces greenhouse gases used to produce and transport that meat to your dining table.

4. Buy Local: While you’re going vegetarian, take a walk down to your local market and pickup organic or local produce for your meals. You’ll be supporting your local farmers, and you might even meet a new friend!

5. Entertainment: Looking for a fun Earth Day activity? After dinner why not check out Disney Earth, a movie that depicts nature in an unflinching manner. If you liked Planet Earth you’ll love this movie! At the same time you’ll also foster environmental awareness. If you buy a ticket in the opening week of the movie Disney will plant a tree in your honour.

Check out the trailer below:

http://disney.go.com/disneynature/earth/

5.5 Make Everyday Earth Day!: Read our blog and check out our ecofriendly event planning website and see how you can make a difference every day of the week!

And once again… Happy Earth Day

Amalia & Tiffany

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue…

We’re here to wish you a fabulous Valentine’s Day.. whether you’re coupled or single, engaged or married for years we hope this year brings you lots of love and candy hearts!

While we’ve got you here, why not find out ways to make you’re Valentine’s Day extra sweet….

• Treehugger’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
• Green Living Tips guide to Valentine’s Day
• Grist.org: Valentine’s with a Conscience

Save some Chocolates for us!

Amalia & Tiffany

Hey all,

Amalia was just interviewed for the Metro on Green Weddings and we wanted to spread the word! If you’re in the Toronto area, don’t forget to pick up a Metro paper in the subway!

For those of you not in Toronto you can view the article online at:

http://www.metronews.ca/Toronto/live/article/167705 

Until next time… Happy Planning!

Tiffany

Hey There! We’re in the middle of our Top 10 Eco-Honeymoon Spots series. If you’re interested in Eco-honeymoon spots in Dominica, Costa Rica or California don’t miss out on our previous posts.

Maho Bay Camps

Located in the St. Johns US Virgin Islands, the Maho Bay Camps is one of the most highly praised ecotourism destination in the world. At the Maho Bay camps you’ll find roomy tent-cottages nearly hidden by lush foliage providing privacy. Translucent fabric on wood frames, screened windows and open air terraces take advantage of the cooling island tradewinds. Every tent-cottage has its own private deck, electric outlets, lights and fans. Barbecue areas and fresh water are available along the walkways.

At Maho Bay Camps you can do everything from watersports to yoga. It’s a great place to go for those looking for a budget vacation.

Eco-chic fact:

The Maho Bay Camps are the only area to have the unique program called “Trash to Treasure”. The “Trash to Treasures” program, is out of their Arts Center and it’s where the resort’s trash is recycled into craft items and fine art. The Center features a Glass Studio, Clay Studio, Textile Department and Gallery/Craft Center.

For more information please check out their website:

http://www.maho.org/

Talen Events wishes you the greatest new years ever!

Keep it safe, Keep it Green, and Keep it Real!

And if you’re still up for some green reading, tune into these great websites:

WWF’s A Good Life
CBC’s One Million Acts of Green
Treehugger’s Buying Guide

Happy Holidays!

Amalia & TIffany

Hi everyone!

We just wanted to wish you the most fabulous and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We’ve had a great year and we hope you have had one too. We’re thinking that Santa will be a little greener this year and throw out the coal for an eco-friendly substitute.. any ideas?

Until next time.. Happy Holidays!

Amalia & Tiffany

For some fun Christmas reading:

• National Geographic - Green Christmas
• Five Things to Look for in Christmas Gifts

Talen Events wishes you a happy and safe Hanukkah!

If you’re looking to find ways to green up your hanukkah festivities, check out these links here:

• Eco Scoop: Green Hanukkah: It can be done
• Green Your: Green Guide to Hanukkah

Until next time.. Happy Planning!

Amalia & Tiffany