The combination of heat and humidity have been draining over the past few days. To keep everyone cool and happy we have ramped our smoothie addiction up a notch. We are now experimenting with different flavors of sorbet, which are just as easy to make (if not easier) than a smoothie. This week we tested…
Green Living
Discover Green and Eco-Friendly Products with Ecocentric Mom
I’ve said it before: one of my passions is promoting groovy, green businesses who are doing their part to make the world a better place. Well, I found another one to tell you about. Ecocentric Mom is a new site that knows moms are an unstoppable driving force and when it comes to the well-being…
5 Green Accessories for Your Summer Barbeque
At our house it’s not uncommon to find us barbequing year round. We have been known to trudge out to the barbeque on snowy days just for the sake of a juicy veggie burger (is there such a thing?). But now that summer is upon us the barbeque is ready for constant action. As delicious…
7 Spices for Healthy Cooking
7 Spices for Healthy Cooking My husband and I both like to cook and when time permits we try to whip up new and exciting dishes filled with all sorts of spices. Over the years we have gradually increased the amount of seasoning we use as the taste buds of our three boys continue to…
Green Doesn’t Take a Vacation
In my everyday life I work hard to care for my little corner of the earth. I’m not perfect, but I try to make a difference. Whether it’s recycling, eating organic foods or supporting companies that share my views, I continue to plug along-taking baby steps towards making the world a better place. Being green…
{Giveaway} Organic Earth Day Celebration with Cascadian Farm!
On April 22, 2012 more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012. Earth Day is a day earmarked for action; a chance to show how important the environment is to you. The message of Earth Day can expand far beyond this one day-it can be a theme carried over…
7 Natural Ways to Treat Bug Bites
This past Sunday was a gorgeous day in Boston. People were venturing out of their homes to spend the day outside. Bikes were out, skateboards were everywhere and our dog was basking in the warm sunshine. We were all hanging out outside until around 6 pm; then it got ugly. The mosquitoes swarmed-and I mean…