Support Socially Responsible Companies!

Take a moment to check out ChangeTheMold.com -- a great site, that in all honesty I know you'll end up spending more than a moment on! "Doing Good, While Doing Business: Support Socially Responsible Companies" is designed to introduce you to businesses that give back to their communities in a variety of forms -- companies whose customers in many cases are unaware that acts of generosity are taking place behind the scenes. So, the next time you want to purchase an item, check with ChangeTheMold.com

Myrna Chandler Goldstein, the creator of "Doing Good, While Doing Business" has been a freelance writer for almost two decades. During that time, she has written thousands of articles and six books. She is currently writing two more books.

Plan a green wedding!

It's no surprise that as more and more people are "going green," people are also having "green weddings." Remember, it's your wedding, so you can adjust the green "dial" up as much as you would like! Here are just a few ideas for incorporating "green" into the happiest day of your life:

• There are a variety of eco-friendly wedding invitations, place cards and thank-yous available. Whether your choose to have a professional create your inviations or make them yourself, there are many recycled and now "plantable" papers available. With plantable paper stock, the paper is made with embedded flowers and seeds. After the event, your guests can actually plant the invitation and it will bloom!
• How about organic wedding favors? One popular option is natural and organic skincare with customized labeling to commemorate your special day. Sarah Scott ( http://www.shopsarahscott.com/ ) offers customized solutions for their skincare products, as well as gift baskets filled with natural and organic products, perfect for gifts for bridesmaids and the mother of the bride!
• Sustainable party favors are also becoming increasingly popular. Placecards with saplings attached are a great way to encourage your guests to "go green."
• Serve guests organic foods and wines at the wedding - make it a truly memorable experience with organic alcohol.