Sunday, March 16, 2008

Check Out A Few Ways To Truly "Go Green" This St. Patrick's Day


This St. Patrick's Day, the color green takes on more significance than ever, at least people are starting to pay attention. While St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world as a day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, most Americans associate this holiday with four leaf clovers, shamrocks, leprechauns and the "luck of the Irish."

Little by little the world is going green and for many this is becoming a lifestyle choice. What better way to celebrate eco-progress than on that greenest of holidays, St. Patrick's Day? Get a head start by sending out e-invites this ensures your commitment to going paperless!

Greet guests with a fabulous party favor from matchstickgarden.com, these clever matchbooks contain pull-out sticks that you simply plant in the soil and watch your garden grow.

Your beverage menu should include something for the non-drinkers and iced green tea flavored with peppermint leaves is always a big hit. For those who are looking for something brewed from hops, choose organic. Consumer interest in organic foods has certainly caught the eye of most beer manufacturers, many are now producing an assortment of brews produced with ingredients like fennel, coriander, anise, and honey which meet organic production standards.

After A night of drinking, you might be hurting...a lot. According to the FDA taking over-the-counter pain relievers for a hangover can actually do your body more harm than good. Inhaling drops of peppermint can help to alleviate the vast array of symptoms often associated with a hangover. Add a drop to a tissue and smell throughout the day.

Did you do your part to “Go Green,” this St. Patty’s Day?

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