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We all know that a low socioeconomic status is an on going barrier for those who want to eat and live healthy but can’t afford it. The barrier is getting larger and larger as gas prices increase, employment opportunities are squelched and services are cut. Why is my family’s health more important than yours? It’s [...]
I love soup. Especially right now when it is cold and snowy! I also love getting together friends and helping to raise funds for local food pantries and agencies in my local area. It feels good to have a blog that is read nationally but can have a local impact. This is why I agreed [...]
With 2010 coming to an end (today) I wanted to help you make 2011 the greatest “green” year ever! This doesn’t mean feeling like you have to replace every product in your house or that you need to order those solar panels and ride your bike to work, it just means doing something new this [...]
Have you ever had one of those moments where something happened by accident and you say, “Oh, I totally meant to do that. Sure I knew what I was doing.” Yes, well this happened to me the other night when I ran out of my ecoStore USA dishwashing detergent and the dishwasher was packed to [...]
Today’s green tip is brought to you by One Million Acts of Green: Check Your Tire Inflation. A properly inflated tire is the easiest way to improve the fuel efficiency of your car, and less fuel used means less carbon in the atmosphere. Who knew a little air could matter so much? How easy is [...]
After three years of being a “green” blogger you would think I would remember to do some very simple, basic energy saving things to be eco-friendly but even I forget or lose motivation at times. Even I need a kick in the pants or a fresh start to the day to help me get motivated [...]
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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...
