
dcecowomen
- Oct 28, 2019
- 3 min
A few tricks to green your Halloween treats
By Erica Meier For children and adults alike, Halloween is all about the treats. Fortunately, we’ve got a few tricks to share about how to find delicious eco- and animal-friendly treats. We’ve even got a few ways to turn your pumpkins into treats for everyone to enjoy, including our wildlife friends! Buying healthy treats – for us and our planet This time of year, stores are loaded with Halloween treat options – however, many of them aren’t healthy choices for our bodies or o

dcecowomen
- Oct 31, 2016
- 3 min
Happy Halloween: Historical Sight-Seeing in the DC Area
By Gabrielle Vicari Many people believe that cemeteries are unsettling places, likely because they are grounds where the deceased have been buried. However, there was a time when cemeteries were intended for active visiting and exploration. Although cemeteries don’t usually play host to a lot of visitors today, they do offer a unique way to get out this fall (and beyond!) and explore the sites we’ve got right here in Washington, DC. The Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D

dcecowomen
- Oct 28, 2013
- 2 min
DIY Halloween Costumes… From Your Closet!
Written By EcoWomen Fashion Blogger Rachel Mlinarchik While it’s tempting to buy a costume off the rack, it really just creates more stuff. Add to that the fact that most Halloween costumes are made under questionable working conditions in far-flung locales, and the creative, DIY approach seems the best way to go. To get you inspired and ready to create a costume from your closet, I’ve put together three easy DIY Halloween costumes ideas from my own wardrobe. 1. Princess Leia