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Besides hurting my elbow and accidentally spilling wine on Once A Month Mom (Tricia) – I learned her blog isn’t just about that time of the month but about creating a menu once a month and cooking these meals in one day. I wonder if I could do this or if it is simply too [...]
I have never, ever refurbished anything in my life. I’ve told my husband that I wanted to use an old wooden crib and he sanded it and painted it – so I’ve had refurbished items in my home but here is the truth: I’m lazy. In theory I want to do it and I want [...]
How can you save 1 million dollars? All Ford Motor Company had to do is turn off their computers. That’s a lot of computers! Ford Motor Company announced its PC Power Management program. Under this program, the power settings on Windows laptops and desktop computers are centrally controlled to reduce energy waste and optimize software [...]
Endless Summer Twitter Garden Party – March 31st, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CENTRAL. Here’s your chance to ask the experts all your gardening questions! You’re officially invited to the first ever Twitter Garden Party! On March 31st from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Central, a panel of experts from around the country will be available [...]
I want to very quickly tell you that there were no expectations I would write this, share with you what I learned or tell you that they are hot. Nope – this is because I wanted to and because I feel that it is of value to you. I did not receive compensation (airfare and [...]
When I think of the word education I certainly don’t equate that to General Motors but that is exactly what GM is trying to do; educate the public. GM is taking a (Green Motors) approach. General Motors states that they understand that as the demand for automobiles grow so does the need for energy. They [...]
Good news, I think I’m going on a second date with eBay classifieds. They are not a one night stand company- too many family values and standards and I’m certainly not thinking they’re the cheating, sleeping around company. Read my dating analogy over at 3 Green Angels and this might make more sense to you but [...]
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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...
