Author Archives: Mayre Press

Consumers take advantage of competitive pricing and close-out sales to upgrade their electronic items such as e-readers, cell phones, televisions, tablets and notebooks, but they may not stop to consider […]

As the U.S. economy continues to struggle, retailers hope that sales and discounts will end the holiday shopping season “in the black.” However, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other marketing […]

Over the river and through the woods, To Grandfather’s house we go…. Anyone traveling to Grandma’s, to another relative’s home or to visit a friend who is hosting Thanksgiving Day […]

T’was the night after Halloween and throughout the house, candy wrappers were littered causing Mom to grouse. “Mommy, my tummy aches,” cried little sister Sue. “Mine aches, too,” said big […]

Marcia Ellis, president of Keep Evanston Beautiful, Inc., kicked off the group’s 25th anniversary celebration by saying KEB would be making changes during the coming year. “We are adding a […]

 “Upcycling,” a new buzzword on the green-living scene, may be unfamiliar to some readers. It is “the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of […]

Evanston students return to school this week and bring with them a fresh batch of school supplies. Retailers that sell school supplies spend thousands of dollars on print, broadcast and […]

As the new school year arrives, one simple choice for families is to pack waste-free lunches. By using reusable containers to transport lunch items, kids (and grown-ups) can be Earth-friendly […]

Manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for eco-friendly products with a range of “green” items available for outdoor activities this summer. Grilling can be a weekly activity, and Mojobricks is […]