Category Archives: Reuse

How to Get a Wheelbarrow Out of Your Living Room

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Roland

MOM’s employees tend to be do-it-yourselfers. In my case, when my wife and I purchased our first home, we took on a fixer-upper. Alas, mumble-mumble years later we’re still fixing it up. Late last summer my darling wife lovingly mentioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Reuse | 4 Comments

#InsteadofStuff

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Eva

The holidays are upon us! Snow-flake and wreath decorations started cropping up in October, and we knew what that meant: get your wallets. The most consumptive (and possible least eco) time of year was coming! The problem isn’t giving. Generosity … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Holidays, Reuse | Tagged #insteadofstuff, Christmas, consumerism, gift, gift ideas, green tips, green-minded, holidays, Thanksgiving, waste | Leave a comment

My Journey in Environmental Restoration (E.R.)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by kristabeck809

As I come close to five years working for MOM’s, I am amazed by how much I have been able to learn and experience. I have met and learned from so many great people within and associated with the company. … Continue reading →

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Compost for Dummies

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Eva

I’ve been wanting to compost for months. It took me a while to start: the selection of compost bins, tumblers, pails and mixes is overwhelming! Did I want an open pile, upright bin or rotating bin? When is the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Composting, Gardening, Reuse | Tagged biodynamic compost, compost, compost bin, compost tumbler, kitchen waste | 4 Comments

The Tiny House People

Posted on April 11, 2013 by kristabeck809

I generally don’t get sick, and I even made it out alive during the massive flu epidemic. But last week marked my first illness in quite some time. Oh well, you can’t beat them all! One afternoon I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book/TV/Movies, Ecology, Energy Resources, Family, Reuse | Tagged consumerism, environmental documentary, minimalism, tiny house, waste, we the tiny house people | 5 Comments

3 Free and Easy Tips for Conservation at Home

Posted on March 6, 2013 by alyssabdh

I learned a while ago the valuable lessons of which appliances sucked up the most energy when we had a 4-day black out, and had only a tiny generator to run a few necessities. First off: things that blow, suck … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Resources, Reuse, Water | Tagged bath towel, black out, blow, blow dryer, clothers dryer, clothesline, conservation tips, drying rack, energy conservation, flower water, gallons, generator, green tips, hang dry, heat, household, laundry spray, microfiber towel, pitcher, running water, spray bottle, suck, water conservation, water filter | 2 Comments

6 Tips for a More Eco Home Painting Project

Posted on October 15, 2012 by alyssabdh

I’ve been painting the rooms in my grandfather’s little country house, a hand-me-down that’s been in the family for several generations. Painting has been a weekend project for a dozen or more weekends this summer! I couldn’t help but notice … Continue reading →

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Only 2 Days Until Our 25th Anniversary Weekend!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by MOM's Organic Market

After 25 years of serving up healthy, organic foods and local treats in the DC area, MOMs is celebrating with friends and employees in all stores this weekend, June 30-July 1, 2012. We’ll have tons of recycling drives (our favorite … Continue reading →

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New Rockville MOMs Opens Tomorrow!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by MOM's Organic Market

We’re super-excited to be opening our new Rockville MOMs location tomorrow. After 16 years in our previous storefront on Parklawn Drive, we’ve realized we need more parking and a more navigable layout for our tried and true (and patient) Rockville customers. … Continue reading →

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Triplex Birdhouse- The Happy Ending

Posted on May 2, 2012 by alyssabdh

So, our ransacked triplex birdhouse has been repaired to include smaller entry holes for the sparrows. The sparrows have moved back in and are busily making their homes. The thug-like mockingbirds came back to raid again but were only able … Continue reading →