Online - April 20, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Every day is Earth Day. This weekend you just have an excuse not to shower or shave.

DO
Start a Garden
What: Help repopulate endangered heirloom plants by purchasing and growing seeds from Seed Savers Exchange.
Why: Consider it your own secret garden.
When: No time like the present.
Where: Online at seedsavers.org.

BUY
Ecoist Handbag Sale
What: Score one of the clutches made of recycled candy wrappers for less.
Why: Who doesn’t love arm candy?
When: Now, silly.
Where: Online at ecoist.com.

EAT
Fresh Produce
What: Find a farm nearby where you can pick your own fruits and veggies.
Why: You get the cream of the crop.
When: When your belly starts to rumble.
Where: Online at pickyourown.org.

HEAR
Elefant’s The Black Magic Show
What: NY indie rockers release their new album.
Why: Sunlight makes you paranoid.
When: Anytime the mood strikes.
Where: Online at amazon.com or at your local music store.

LISTEN
To a Book
What: Save a tree, download a book.
Why: Talk about speed reading.
When: Before bed.
Where: Online at audible.com.