Black Friday, Cyber Monday-the holiday shopping season has officially begun. Many of us search high and low for the perfect gift. Studies have found that giving gifts helps define relationships and strengthen bonds with family and friends. Psychologists say it is often the giver, rather than the receiver, who reaps the biggest psychological gains from…
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Got Lice?
I knew it was inevitable. The dread is back. After a long summer with no mention of lice, today I received confirmation that they have made their way back onto the heads of countless children. I can now legitimately wonder if today will be the day that they enter my home for the very first…
Host a Party, Raise Awareness-Healthy Child Healthy World
Healthy Child Healthy World is a non-profit involved in raising awareness and responsibility, inspiring parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals. Their site provides a forum which informs and inspires millions of people to take action and create cleaner, greener, safer environments for children and families. It is a place to find up-to-date information…
Happy America Recycles Day-Celebrate by Using Less
That’s right; November 15th is America Recycles Day. Since 1997, communities across the country have celebrated this day as a way to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling and buying products made with recycled materials. For many of us recycling is second nature-we place our recycle bins curbside on a weekly basis. Recycling is…
RESULTS OF THE ROTORCAPS GIVEAWAY
A big THANK YOU to everyone that entered the ROTORCAPS pendant GIVEAWAY. The contest closed late last night and the random drawing was held-thank you to my husband for his phenomenal random drawing skills. Are you ready for the winner? Drum roll please……….Kristina!!! Kristina has been notified by email and her pendant will be delivered…
Groovy Green Livin GIVEAWAY and Product Review: Rotorcaps
“In trash we shall find treasure”. That’s the tagline for a super cool company that recycles bottlecaps collected from Philadelphia bars and transforms them into unique pieces of jewelry. Rotorcaps turns bottlecaps into pendants, earrings and cufflinks. Jen Roder is the superstar behind these amazing pieces. Jen has been making jewelry for most of her…
Eco-Friendly Breweries Help Save the Planet
If you think about it, Halloween kicks off the holiday season. During this busy time of year beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages are plentiful. Many of us imbibe a little more than usual with the hope of enhancing our holiday cheer. Although I have had many opportunities to become a beer drinker, I have…
