I looked outside my window this morning and the magnolia tree is in full bloom. My son’s seasonal allergies are also in full bloom. We are usually armed and ready for seasonal allergies the first week of May-not the third week in March. The ticks and mosquitoes are also confused –bug bites and nightly tick…
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Groovy Grandmas, Green Driving and Other Odds and Ends
My son showed me this morning the flowers that are already starting to pop out of the ground. It feels too early in the season for flowers to bloom, but our winter was so mild that I’m sure the plants are completely mixed up. So are the birds for that matter. They’ve been chirping since…
Tide, Safe Pots and Pans, Makeup and More
Every week I’m amazed by the variety of headlines that pass by my desk. This week was no different. Here are a few headlines that caught my attention: There was a lot of buzz surrounding opening day of The Lorax movie. The movie opens today-Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! There was also great information on how…
Product Review and Giveaway: SnapSac Stylish Reusable Bags
According to a recent Gallup Poll, 70% of us have used a reusable bag at least once in the last year. Reusable bags are no longer a trend, they are everywhere. I finally figured out a system for remembering to take them with me. I leave the larger grocery style bags on the passenger seat…
Book Giveaway! Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child
Around 11 p.m. most nights I begin my nightly ritual. This routine has been in place since my three boys were born. I methodically go from one bedroom to the next listening for the same sound. Sometimes I hear it right away and other times it takes a few seconds, but I don’t leave until…
GIVEAWAY: Amara Gold Eco-Friendly Jewelry
I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. With three boys and a dog, the risk of having my favorite ring end up as a passenger on a Tonka truck isn’t worth it. The possibility of having my earring ripped from my ear lobe during an intense tackle football game doesn’t excite me. Not wearing jewelry…
Groovy Green Friday Follow Up
At any moment my kids are going to come running through the door ready for the weekend to begin (I’m ready too!). I thought I would share a few of this week’s green happenings before bedlam sets in. Tristin & Tyler launch a new site Two of my favorite eco boys, Tristin and Tyler (along…