Do you practice gratitude every day? I wish I did, but I don’t. Most days fly by and if ‘practicing gratitude’ wasn’t on my to-do list, it didn’t happen. Then there are those rare days where I’m able to find a few extra moments, with no distractions, to think about all that I’m grateful for….
Green Holidays
Groovy Green Odds N Ends for Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving I am about to close up my lap top for a few days to spend some uninterrupted time with friends and family. I hope many of you get the chance to do the same over this long weekend. Before signing off I wanted to share with you a few groovy green…
4 Ways to Be a Green Consumer on Black Friday and Beyond
This post is part of this months Green Moms Carnival -How to Be a Green Consumer- hosted by Betsy over at Eco-novice: Going Green Gradually. The carnival goes live Monday, November 14, 2011. Be sure to stop by for lots of great tips and suggestions for becoming a greener consumer. Black Friday, which falls the…
Halloween and the Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Candy Corn, Kit Kats and M&M’s oh my! Every Halloween it’s those bite sized candy bars that get me. Somehow on Halloween I give myself permission and I’m able to rationalize eating those fun- sized pieces (and lots of them). Bad news for me: the National Confectioners Association says that two 50-calorie bite-size candy bars…
5 Eco Friendly Goody Bag Options
My three boys are still young enough to like a good birthday party-especially when it’s their own. Their excitement leading up to the party is adorable and their willingness to take on the role of “king for a day” is magical. My eleven year old still wears our traditional “handmade by mom” crown around the…
Go Green and Swap This Halloween
Halloween is one of those holidays that’s easy to love- it’s a chance to stay local, spend time with neighbors and check out all of the creative costumes. The costume catalogs are already flooding our mailbox and my kids have spent endless hours discussing and debating what their Halloween costumes of choice will be this…
Unique Ideas for Making Your Valentine’s Day Eco-Friendly
Valentine’s Day has become all about showering those you love with candy, flowers and cards. This year try adding a little green to this traditionally red and pink holiday to show your love for the earth. Tips for all gifts: Whatever you are buying this Valentine’s Day, try to buy local. Supporting locally owned business…