Every summer I struggle with finding the perfect beach bag. Truth be told the real issue is finding a bag big enough to carry all of our stuff. 5 towels and snacks for the entire day are enough to generally fill up the entire bag without room for anything else. Yes, I know my kids…
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How to Save Big in Bulk
Walking up and down the bulk food aisle at your local supermarket can be somewhat overwhelming. There are so many bins to choose from filled with grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, spices or baking ingredients. I’ve learned the hard way that I should never head down the bulk food aisle when I’m hungry-that generally leads to a lot of…
Reusable Againbags: Review and Giveaway
Everyone has one of those drawers in their kitchen that’s overflowing with stuff (don’t they?). I have a few. One of those drawers is filled with all different types of reusable snack and sandwich bags with a few other odd n ends thrown in. I’ll admit it’s not neatly arranged, so I will spare you…
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…
Eco-Friendly Holiday Crafts to Make with Kids
Unseasonably warm weather in the northeast makes it hard to fathom that the holidays are fast approaching. Many of us look forward to the time off from school and time together as a family-that is until those dreaded words are spoken: “Mom, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” It’s like nails on a chalk board…
Back-to-School Giveaway: Kids Konserve Reusable Lunch Sack
We still have a few days to go before the school doors open for business and my list of “things to do” continues to grow. High on the list is investing in a few quality reusables for school lunches. We have quite a few, but after years of wear and tear (think lots of crushed…
6 Eco-Friendly Picks for Back-to-School Lunches
This post is part of this months Green Moms Carnival Back-to-School edition hosted by Micaela over at Mindful Momma. Be sure to stop by for lots of great tips and suggestions for sending your kids back-to-school the eco-friendly way. Can you hear it? The big yellow school bus is warming up its engine and testing…
