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In 2010 one of the easiest things you can do is to start recycling. It is probably a tip you’ve seen in just about every blog, newspaper article or talk show featuring going green this New Year. Except do you really understand why recycling is important and what it means? I’m here to fill you [...]
10 in 2010 seems to be this weeks theme and so today I’m giving a shout out to 10 of my favorite green websites that everyone must visit this New Year! The Smart Mama: A guide for all moms in going green.Practicle, sensible and wow is she smart! I know her personally and I’m telling [...]
After almost three years of blogging in the green niche’ I am often asked for getting started tips, pointers and ways that the “average” person can go green. With 2010 knocking at the door I have 10 simple tips for being eco-friendly this New Year: Online Newsletters. If you have an organic product or brand [...]
Diaper bags have come a LONG way in terms of being environmentally friendly and stylish from when I had my two children and that’s just two years time! I see moms carrying eco-chick diaper bags looking hip, stylish and organized – it makes me almost think of having a number three. Nah. Here are 3 [...]
During the holiday season it’s hard to keep money in my pocket. I have holiday dinners, events, presents, decorations, and the same old unwanted BILLS. Luckily my sister pointed me to an email from Paul Smith from Green Smith Consulting about a web site that provides energy efficient information and products that help reduce the [...]
Bah! Humbug! Apparently “green” consumers, supporters, environmentalist, lobbyist, etc…are ruining Christmas this year. Ms. Finley, an assistant editor, for the Wall Street Journal wrote due to the CPSIA crusade against chemicals, especially phthalates, a “chemical free” world is being imposed on people and ruining Christmas. According to her article the GoodWill and Salvation Army had [...]
photo credit: Dashu Pagla Disney has done a good job at entertaining and inspiring today’s youth. Well, Disney has done it again with their Friends for Change and their Planet Challenge project. For the Friends for Change project Disney is looking at inspiring youth between the ages of 5-18 and their friends to become more [...]
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5 years ago I went through leadership training with my local chamber and we had to create a drawing of our future. The type of drawing that had bridges, road blocks, and white picket fences and should depict dreams and challenges. At that time I was … Read More...
There is something about coloring that is like therapy. It is relaxing and the concentration of staying in the lines – it feels great! When I decide to color outside of the lines I feel silly, crazy and like I’m rebelling! If you haven’t … Read More...
I learned today that the banana is America’s number one fruit and they have no fat, cholesterol or sodium! My kids love bananas but because they’re available year around and they are affordable, we get bored eating them. Slicing them in cereal, … Read More...
I know vacuums. I’m a mom and what mom doesn’t clean up dirt on a continual basis? I’ve been in the market for a new vacuum and for me the vacuum has to go from carpet to hardwood with ease. As a green mom who cares about healthy indoor air I … Read More...
Both my husband and daughter are allergic to dust mites. This means washings the bedding on a very regular basis to kill those nasty dust mites that cause them to sneeze, snore and sleep miserably! My new Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer makes this a … Read More...
Cloth diapers can be a bugger to wash. I hear this often from cloth diaper using folks and because I’m out of the diaper phase it is hard for me to give solid advice on washing and drying cloth diapers effectively. Over the years I’ve heard of … Read More...
