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When people become parents for the first time, they often wonder how they will instill values and passion in their children. My husband Erik and I are avid outdoors people, so our questions were centered on how we would share our love of the outdoors with our child. When Erik and I were getting ready [...]
I turn 34 tomorrow. I feel 34 and some days when I get out of bed and my back hurts or my leg aches I think I’m 64. I wonder what I’ll feel like then. Everyone is asking me what I want for my birthday. Nothing really because if I want something I go buy [...]
Perhaps many people don’t initially make the switch to greener living because they are concerned about the environment. It may be that many are actually seeking to live a more simplistic and frugal life because they have limited resources and a limited budget. Or perhaps they always knew that going green and living frugal were [...]
The winner has randomly been drawn! Congrats to Stacey! Soon the two 150 pounds lumps of love and drool (Mastiff’s named Thelma and Louise) will be in our home. Thelma has a bladder infection and our current puppy, Ellie is on some broad de-worming medicine and is working on switching over to their prescription food. We’ve made [...]
It’s that time of year where summertime BBQ’s are on my mind, a family vacation on the beach with lots of ice cream drifts into my thoughts and how we’ll stay cool this summer without breaking the bank and increasing our carbon footprint. I look at my garage and think it is time to start [...]
Have you worn shoes just because they look good and after just a short while – your feet hurt, you have a blister and your back is killing you? I’m notorious for doing this. I’m the person that will ditch my shoes after a few hours and be running around barefoot looking silly. Not anymore. [...]
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If your husband could pick his biggest pet peeve about you what would it be? My husband would say stealing his socks. I don't know why but I like his socks much better than my own. By the time he gets around to wearing his dress socks they're already … Read More...
Lunch time made fun! As a parent you want your child to eat healthy, make good choices and have fun; Wexy bags roles all that into one. Wexy Bags are a fun, colorful, Monster Disposable Snack Bag for kids. The bags aren't only fun but eco-smart and … Read More...
What is the best gift you can give a kid? A book. Educating your child, teaching them life lessons and spending quality time with them is priceless. My daughter fell in love with books at only a few months old. She loved the bright colors, the … Read More...
Who doesn’t like to have a nice smelling house with clean counter tops, laundry done, gourmet dinner on the table, checkbook balanced, errands ran, garden weeded…. Oh yeah- in your spare time- come to my house and do all those things! This … 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...
