With all the talk about the federal government trying to encourage “green jobs,” a number of Seattle entrepreneurs have quietly created their own green jobs for themselves and a few other folks, by designing and marketing innovative eco-products. Today let’s take a look at two of these local businesses: Krebs Recycle and Alchemy Goods.

As the holidays approach and it's time to decorate for the festivities, go out into your garden for inspiration. Look for dried seed pods, branches jeweled with berries, leftover flower heads and interesting evergreen leaves. Despite the dreary season, you can create architectural holiday arrangements for your home with twisting, unique branches, colorful berries and classic fragrances.

Jazz lovers, as you plan your schedule for Earshot, take into account how you'll get between The Triple Door and the PONCHO Concert Hall, the Town Hall and the Kirkland Performance Center. With the Metro Online Trip Planner, you can set your start and end address to plan your trip on transit. Try using the 'Arrive at my destination' time setting instead of the 'Leave my starting point' to ensure you reach your shows on schedule.