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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 don’t know about you but bugs love me. Every time we go mushroom hunting, sit on the deck, take a walk in the woods or any other outdoor adventure I’m the main course for mosquitoes. I have had to drape myself in mosquito netting while walking through the woods; it’s not an attractive look. [...]
Hello readers!! This is a continuation from the post I wrote about National Camping Month. Hopefully some of you readers pitched a tent, roasted marshmallows and enjoyed sleeping under the stars and breathing fresh air. Since it’s National Camping Month I wanted to notify all of our readers about a great event coming up. The [...]
Looking for that perfect fathers day or graduation gift? I’ve got another great site that was brought to my attention. Bob Lilienfield is the editor of the ULS Report which released its May 2010 newsletter, entitled Green Gifts for Dads ‘N Grads. It provides readers with tips for purchasing Father’s Day and Graduation gifts that [...]
Are you feeling lazy today? Good! It use to be that lazy was an excuse, well not anymore. Mr. Josh Dorfman and the Sundance Channel are proving that you can be both lazy and green at the same time. In commemoration of Earth Day, Sundance Channel will present a new season of its original series, [...]
What shade of Green are you? Children’s Orchard is looking for the “greenest mom” in America. Whoever they deem to be the greenest mom wins a $500 gift card to Children’s Orchard. For those of you who don’t know what Children’s Orchard is it is a resale/retail boutique. The boutique sells and features brand-name, top [...]
What do Insurance and the so called new trend of “Green” have to do with each other? A lot. The cost of insurance is a concern for the citizens of today, as is the fatal affects of chemical use. An extraordinarily informational report has been released by Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. The report is “The [...]
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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...
