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Naked Binder is back at it, last August I did a post on their full size three ring binder and folders but since they are always evolving and keeping up with customer demands they have a new product, a notebook binder. The binder is small which makes it perfect for organizing recipes, notes, party planning, [...]
As a parent of a two year old I have mixed emotions when my daughter stuffs her mouth full of berries. First, I am elated that she loves fruit and is eating healthy but I also cringe knowing that I might not get the berry stains out of her clothes. I was always under the [...]
Most children like to mimic their parents and my daughter is no different. She watches me like a hawk, which isn’t always good. I’ve caught her talking on her pretend phone while sitting in her pretend car and dancing. Yes, I am embarrassed to admit but I boogie while driving. I’m hoping that over all [...]
I’m sure I’m not the only one that can’t believe it’s October already but the fact remains, it is. Fall is such a beautiful time of year and a fun time of year for kids and parents alike. It’s time to get out the sweaters, apple cider, and Halloween gear. While Halloween is fun for [...]
Did you know that the U.S. goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually? Other scary statistics include: -It takes 1000 years for polyethylene bags to break down -Plastic bags don’t biodegrade, they photdegrade- breaking down into smaller and smaller toxic bits contaminating soil and waterways. They then enter the foodweb when animals accidentally ingest [...]
Last month I attended the Green Soiree in NYC and was lucky enough to be introduced to a great line of kid friendly, eco conscious finger nail polish; Hopscotch Kids. My daughter is 2 and she loves getting her toes and nails painted but I rarely do it because of the smell and concern about [...]
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 [...]
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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...
