Growing up in the Midwest we had one school vacation week in December and a second school vacation in March. It always felt like the perfect amount of time between vacations. Here in New England I’ve learned over the years that they like to vacation. And frequently. Schools have a vacation week over the holidays…
Product Review
Eco Swim Bathing Suit by Aqua Green {Review}
As much as I would love to be wearing a bathing suit and lounging on the beach right about now, it’s not looking good. We just had another snowfall and there’s more to come. As I look outside my office window I see a sea of white covering the ground. And it’s not melting anytime…
Should I Choose Organic Bedding? Magnolia Organics Review
Organic bedding has come up a lot in conversation lately. Seems strange I know, but here’s why. A few weeks ago I had some time to myself so I headed to the store. My youngest son needed new bedding-the cars and trucks weren’t cutting it anymore now that he’s nine. I brought home what I…
Car Review: Behind the Wheel of a Kia Optima Hybrid
On an icy cold day in December a sporty new car landed in my driveway. As the keys were handed over I was given my mission: test drive the car for a week and report back. Not a bad task at all. The car was a Kia Optima Hybrid filled to the brim with all…
Cork Building Blocks from Eco Bay Home {Review and Giveaway}
If you have a child or two who loves to build and create masterpieces then these cork building blocks will rock your world. My kids have been using wooden building blocks for years so building blocks in general aren’t a new concept. We’ve created roads, garages, houses, jumps and towers. What makes these cork building…
{Giveaway} Introducing the SunRocket Solar Kettle and Thermos
A SunRocket Solar Kettle-sounds pretty glamorous and mysterious doesn’t it? When Sun Cooking asked me to review one of their top selling solar products I was intrigued. The SunRocket uses solar energy to heat and boil water. I mean talk about an incredibly green concept-using the sun to heat food and water. No need for gas, electricity, propane…
Discover Healthy Products with Ecocentric Mom {Review}
Finding a box from Ecocentric Mom on my front steps made my day. As I pulled up to my driveway after a long day of travel- 2 airports, 3 kids, Thanksgiving traffic-there it was waiting for me. A monthly box filled with green and non-toxic products Finding safe, eco-friendly products can be overwhelming, costly and…
