6 weeks into Kindergarten, and Maya is loving it. She happily hops on the bus every morning, and wonders why she can’t go to school on the weekend as well! We’re just under a mile from her elementary school, so I debated walking to school once a week. I had it all planned out in […]
Green Living
The Art of Composting
Earth Day was a week ago, but the words from one commercial I heard that day still echo in my head. We need to keep changing, no matter what day it is, because change can keep this world beautiful. I have made some changes. We use reusable bags and bottles. EnergyStar-certified light bulbs. We’ve turned […]
KidsCraft Shuttle Imagination
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!!!! That’s the first thing my daughters called out when they stepped into their Shuttle Imagination for the first time. They truly are having a blast in this unique playhouse. The Shuttle Imagination, by KidsCraft, is one of two eco-friendly playhouses that the company […]
Happy Earth Day!
Looking through my inbox, I found some ideas on what to read, watch, and buy today! BOOKS: Go to the library today and pick up a few books! Some ideas: Elementary School: The Berenstain Bears Don’t Pollute (Anymore) by Stan & Jan Berenstain The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Middle School: The Wind in the Willows […]
Seventh Generation disinfectants
Spring cleaning season is upon us! This year while you’re freshening up your home and sorting through the clutter, why not toss the toxic cleaning supplies, too? Replacing what’s currently under your sink with products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment is easier than ever with Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly cleaning products. Leading […]
Our Green Festival experience
Last weekend I attended Green Festival with the girls. This is the nation’s largest green living event. More than 125 speakers took the stage, and 350 green businesses exhibited. There were great how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, organic cuisine and live music. The girls loved the snacks, interactive […]
