Nothing pains me more than using disposable baggies when packing snacks and lunches! Too many times they are just tossed into the trash after one use. When the creator of Snackaby reusable bags reached out to me, I jumped at the opportunity to review her environmentally friendly products. The idea of...
If you didn't already know, today is Earth Day! I know there will be some who hear the term and roll their eyes, but I think this day is very special. Today is a day to teach our children about taking care of the planet. There are ways to involve...
Switch off your lights for one hour to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 pm (local time). At that time, lights will switch off around the globe and people will commit to actions that go beyond the hour. What else will you do to make a difference?...
We loaded our Radio Flyer wagon into our car and headed to the Leu Gardens Annual Plant sale over the weekend. This was our first visit to Leu Gardens and it definitely won't be our last! Such a beautiful place. I cannot believe we have never been considering it is...
Last Spring, I blogged about creating an organic container garden. Since then, I have learned valuable lessons along the way and feel confident with our container garden. We have successfully grown a variety of peppers (banana and bell), lettuce, tomatoes (Roma, cherry and yellow boy) as well as herbs (basil,...
I met Lee from MySentimentExactLee earlier in the year at the Pull-Ups Potty Dance. We immediately hit it off and since then our paths have crossed for several other local blogging gigs. She is a sweet person who always thinks of others. I'm glad I've gotten to know her, she is...
I thought my son was a tomato monster, until I met this guy... He ate my ENTIRE tomato plant, all he left was the stem! I think I am going to start using Topsy Turvy and planting my garden upside down to keep critters like this away! Any other suggestions...
The contest is closed, congratulations to Stephanie! As a parent, I understand how vital it is to feed my child healthy foods. While at home, our usual snacks consist of organic fruits and vegetables. When we are out and about, it can be tough to pack fresh produce. I get...