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Spring is on it’s way as is the notorious “Spring Break” season. If you are looking to travel to a warmer climate but want to be conscious about your impact on the environment I might have an option for you. Firesky Resort in Scottsdale Arizona as well as all of Kimpton hotels have a Green [...]
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 [...]
I work with families that aren’t usually very fortunate to have lavish budgets and because they’re forced to be frugal they are eco-friendly and implement many strategies to help stretch their budget. From line drying their clothing, using vinegar and baking soda for cleaning, yard sale and resale shopping and gardening, it is what they [...]
Cyber Monday (#cybermonday) is a day of sales, deals, free shipping and the chance to stock up on gifts galore! Some of my favorite companies online are slashing prices, which means it is the time to shop online for the holidays. A few deals I’m drooling over… ♥ecoStore USA offering 60% off for only 24 [...]
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 [...]
Prom can be an exciting time of year for teens but it’s also a great time to encourage teens to use “green” alternatives to save their environment. Ally Maize, eco teen and founder of the Green Youth Movement, wants to remind her peers that the big day is not just about the glitz and the [...]
Do you know how much water you consume in a day, or a week, even a year? Thanks to the Underwriters Laboratories I do and it’s not good. According to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) the average household uses about 400 gallons of water each day. Underwriters Laboratories is hoping to help consumers determine how much water [...]
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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...
