I'm not sure what rock I've been sleeping under, but for some reason I've been missing out BIG TIME by not knowing about Kir Devries. It's a fantastic resource for green gifts, with an inspired selection of home and entertaining goods—everything from lunch totes, reusable bags, tea accessories, herb gardens, scarves, jewelry, organic skin care, and natural nail polish. Kir Devries also carries its own line of toxin-free, all-in-one cleaning products, including this natural cleaner and laundry-soap concentrate that cleans carpet, laundry, pets, and hands with one squirt (reducing costs and toxins in your home).

We're going to hear all sorts of ice/brain/heart-melting stats today about the state of the planet, but I love the simple but striking message of this t-shirt: "There is no Planet B." It's printed on organic cotton black tees (available in men's and women's sizes), and for every tee bought, a tree is planted. Happy Earth Day, my fellow earthlings!

For me, Earth Day is no longer about recycling or using reusable bags and bottles. I do all that; Earth Day is bigger, and smaller, too. It's about how my small decisions affect the big picture and how big a difference I can make in my own small way—despite what some experts say. On Earth Day, I want to take a step beyond pale-green, and actually grow some green. I'm intimidated, overwhelmed, and a bit chicken, but I'm going to get started with this Grow Great Grub: Organic Food from Small Spaces book from the creator of gardening Web site, yougrowgirl.com. Join me in getting down and dirty today!