I was recently introduced to Essential Safe Products (ESP), a site started by a Florida mother of six who has always been dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for her family. She created ESP as a one-stop, easy and friendly resource for those looking to learn about and lead a non-toxic lifestyle in…
Green Living
Organic Apples and Snow
As I write this post it’s late at night and snowflakes are falling for the first time this season. It’s October and I am going to sleep tonight in denial -knowing that my kids don’t have boots, coats, gloves or hats that fit. We are not prepared for snow. I’m hopeful that when I wake…
36 Hours in Minnesota with J.R. Watkins Naturals
It was a whirlwind of a trip, but so worth the journey. J.R. Watkins Naturals invited me, along with 4 other bloggers, to visit their breathtaking headquarters located in Winona, Minnesota. Midwesterners are often viewed as friendlier than your average American and the employees of J.R. Watkins proved this to be true with their endearing…
Groovy Green Odds and Ends
This week I have been traveling- visiting J.R. Watkins Naturals in beautiful Winona, Minnesota. The leaves are flaunting some beautiful colors and the weather has been uncharacteristically warm. Rumor has it there is at least an inch of snow coming by Halloween, which is hard to imagine. There’s more to come on my trip, but…
Project Green Challenge: Going From Disposables to Reusables
Teens Turning Green is a student led movement that educates and advocates for environmentally and socially responsible choices. About a year ago this amazing group of teenagers went head to head with the giant retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. They were outraged that A & F was mandating their teen employees wear a fragrance containing phthalates,…
5 Ways to Green Your Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is a staple in every home and yet it’s rarely discussed. It needs more recognition. It’s a necessity- right up there with food, water and shelter- and our toilet paper choices are impacting the environment in a big way. One would think that having three boys would actually help conserve toilet paper…
Walk to School Day
When I was in elementary school we walked to school. There was really no other option except for an occasional ride from a parent. Not only did we walk, but we walked by ourselves (my sister was usually far in front of me, making sure no one saw us together). No adult supervision-just us kids,…
