Tomatoes are a favorite in our home. This year we planted a few tomato plants in our garden. They were growing and thriving until the deer discovered them and decided to eat a few of the plants. There are plenty left, but I would love any suggestions on how to prevent this next year. The…
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Calling All College Students! Head Back to School with Zipcar
This post was created in partnership with Zipcar. I did receive compensation. All opinions are my own. Whether you have kids in college or not, the back-to-school college buzz is hard to miss. It’s happening right now. Walk into any big box store over the next few months and I can promise you that you’ll be…
Non-GMO is Not the Same as Organic
Non-GMO verified is NOT the same as organic. Something to keep in mind the next time you head to the supermarket. Over the past few years GMO labeling has come a long way …..but we have a long way to go. Non-GMO Project Verified labels are popping up on more and more products on the shelves in our…
Every Neighborhood Needs a Little Free Library
A few days ago I went on a walk with my sister and stumbled upon this Little Free Library. Have you seen one in your neighborhood? What an amazing concept. What is a Little Free Library? It’s a “take a book, return a book” philosophy where neighbors share their favorite books. In its most basic form,…
Giving Empty Yogurt Containers a New Use
Empty Stonyfield yogurt containers usually end up in the recycle bin over here. And there are plenty of them! Many of you know that I’ve been working closely with Stonyfield as a Stonyfield Yo-Getter and have had the privilege of trying out Stonyfield products and reporting back to you. Thus, there are empty yogurt containers…
Don’t Drink From a Garden Hose and Other Things to Avoid This Summer
How many times have you reached for a drink from the garden hose on a hot summer day? Guilty! My kids love it too. If you haven’t already, it’s time to stop. That garden hose is harboring all sorts of toxic chemicals. In 2013 HealthyStuff.org tested 21 new garden hoses from Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, Target…
How to Get a Chipmunk Out of Your House
Strange title for a post, isn’t it? Right now there’s a chipmunk in my life. I feel like I’m in my own little Caddyshack -remember Bill Murray chasing a gopher? That’s me right now. There’s one big problem – I have no idea where the chipmunk is. This is not quite how I envisioned my first few days…
