The school fundraising packet just arrived. Did you get yours? I browsed through mine and ended up circling wrapping paper, ribbons and more wrapping paper. Every year I scour the fundraising packet for stainless steel or reusable options. There are generally a few eco choices buried behind the piles of wrapping paper and chocolates. Every…
Advocacy
School Supplies and My Interview with The Wall Street Journal
School Supplies School supplies are covering every square inch of my living room floor at the moment. Notebooks, protractors, crayons, colored pencils and binders are everywhere. The tedious collection of school supplies began a few days ago when I had the sudden realization that school was about to begin and I had done nothing to…
Stories of Hope Among the Tragedy in Oklahoma
The devastation in Oklahoma is almost too much to bear. The wrath of this tornado is yet one more natural disaster added on to an ever- growing list of catastrophes which have taken the lives of innocent people. My heart goes out to everyone in Oklahoma including my friend Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green (who is shaken…
Back to Boston After Tragedy
My plane landed in Boston late last night. It was my first time back in Massachusetts since the tragedies of last week. Being away during the Boston Marathon bombings felt surreal. Yes, I was thankful that my family was far away from any danger, but while hearing the news from afar I desperately wanted to…
Only One Way to Go From Here
Had you asked me last week what I was planning to write about today my answer would have been very different than it is right now. There’s only one thing on my mind. After the horrible, senseless actions of one man everything aside from the lives lost feels very trivial. I took the weekend off….
Give Children a Voice. Vote.
For those of you who are registered voters please take the time on Tuesday to vote. Your vote will make a difference. When I launched this site few years ago I made a conscious decision not to take a political stance on my blog. I wanted this to be a safe space for all and have always…
How to Have a Sustainable Garden Party
Ask a group of friends to come over for a sustainable garden party and they will come. I know from firsthand experience. Not exactly knowing what they were in for, they showed up out of sheer curiosity and a knowing that food would be involved! What is a sustainable garden party? About a week ago I was…