http://www.merrylbrownevents.com.com/ Sustainable event planner serving Santa Barbara and the Central Coast of California specializing in green events, environmentally friendly weddings and corporate events. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 PST en-us http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/pressreleases/122109.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/pressreleases/122109.html Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00:00 PST [CDATA[ Merryl Brown, President of Merryl Brown Events, LLC, is pleased to have been chosen as the moderator for a panel on green events at The Special Event, a national conference of event planners that will take place January 12 - 15, 2010, in New Orleans, LA. Brown will moderate the panel with four industry experts, discussing how to achieve a sustainable event without excessive costs. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/ecofriendlyentertaining.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/ecofriendlyentertaining.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:00 PST [CDATA[ Use these 9 tips by eco-friendly event planner Merryl Brown to entertain your guests in Santa Barbara. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/holidaydesserttables.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/holidaydesserttables.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST [CDATA[ As we approach the holidays, many of us enjoy hosting festive gatherings for our family and friends. The trick is to create events that are unique, beautiful and memorable. One of my favorite things to do to achieve this is to create "White Christmas Dessert Tables". These are easy to do and can be very affordable. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/halloweentreats.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/halloweentreats.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST [CDATA[ Using these simple tips, you can create a fabulous party for your children's Halloween party that is fun, unique, and environmentally friendly ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_thankyou.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_thankyou.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ Hand written thank you notes for wedding gifts are a social must. There is no way to avoid this task, no matter how much you hate the thought of it, but here are some hints to help you through the process. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_wedding_tips.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_wedding_tips.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ Here are tips for couples to consider who want to create a more sustainable wedding day. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_wedding.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_wedding.html Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ Santa Barbara has long been a popular destination for brides seeking a sunny, gorgeous location for weddings. Until now, it has not been considered a green wedding destination. Santa Barbara's first sustainable wedding and event planner has changed that. Brides can now create the eco-friendly wedding of their dreams. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/waste_audits.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/waste_audits.html Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ In order to truly understand the environmental impact of an event, an analysis of the waste stream or a "waste audit" must be conducted. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/childrens_parties.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/childrens_parties.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ Can one throw a child's birthday party in a way that will reduce trash and waste, offer more nutritious foods, and improve the quality of each child's experience? Try these earth-friendly party tips to help make your child's birthday both memorable and environmentally responsible. ]] http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_school_campus.html http://www.merrylbrownevents.com/news/articles/green_school_campus.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT [CDATA[ Every one of us has the ability to make a difference on our child's school campus by making a few easy changes to school policies and practices. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a positive impact on your environment, your community, your school and your child. Here are fifteen things that you can do to make changes at your own child's school this year. ]]