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Everyone knows that Friday is Earth Day, Right? In honor of Earth Day and your devotion to become a deeper shade of green we are going to recognize some of the most extraordinary efforts aimed at preserving the environment which was provided to us by Guinness Book of World Records. These are inspiring to read [...]
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 [...]
Do you ever go to the grocery store or dessert shop and get a sample of theirice cream or salads? I do. Typically, I am offered a sample in a plastic cup with a plastic spoon, you? While that is a normal occurrence I am beginning to wonder why. There are so many other earth [...]
I am the type of person who loves a good deal, enjoys my sisters hand-me-downs, and love the treasures my mother in law finds me at the Goodwill. I try to be as financially and environmentally responsible as I can when shopping. Now having said that it’s a little harder to do when purchasing someone [...]
I have a confession to make, I’m a laundry soap junky. I love trying different eco-friendly laundry soaps; I know I’m weird. The brand Method, which I’m sure a lot you have either used or seen on the store shelves was kind enough to support my addiction. Method sent me their plant based laundry detergent to [...]
Have you ever won the lottery before? I haven’t. I did enter a contest though and you can too. Service Experts, who sell, service, and repair air conditioners and heating systems are having a “green” sale and giveway. The Service Experts want to let the public know that they are concerned about the environment . [...]
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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...
