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I am always looking for a safe cleaner for my stainless steel appliances. Most are full of toxic ingredients that leave my appliances looking wonderful but my head hurting and lungs wheezing. Not good for me or the environment. When I attended the Green Soiree I was fortunate enough to finally meet my good friends [...]
My daughter,who we call B, is 2 and very independent right now. B’s favorite thing to say is “NO! I do it by myself”. Little Bites, from Kinderville, has been a great transition from sippy cups and little baby bowls to big girl dinning supplies. Since my daughter isn’t quiet ready for glass bowls, cups, [...]
Is little red riding hood knocking on your door? I’m not talking about your children’s bed time story either but that “time of month”! Believe it or not there are eco friendly products for that special time of the month and I was lucky enough to be able to try them after attending the Green Soirée [...]
When asked what kind of dessert I want for my birthday, my response is fruit salad. I love fruit and veggies. Not only do I love them but more importantly, my daughter does. When I ask her what she wants for a treat her most common response is “carrots please” I am one lucky mom. [...]
Looking for a way to save money and earn bucks? A reputable company has come up with a way to do both. eBay just launched two new programs, eBucks and Half.com. With eBucks any shopper who resides in the U.S. and is a registered member of eBay.com is eligible to participate in the program. According [...]
School time is just around the corner and college students are dreading having to write that whopping check for tuition and books. Each year the cost of tuition and books keeping mounting but the paychecks and job opportunities keep thinning. Unfortunately I’m not able to find a solution to the ever increasing tuition but the [...]
Did BlogHer 2010 really happen already? It seems as though I am still planning for the trip but it has come and gone. I look at the photos and some of my quick recollections and wonder if it is possible I was there at all – is that me in those photos? Do you ever [...]
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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...
