I really never gave a lot of thought to water. I turned on the shower, brushed my teeth, flushed the toilet and watered my garden without hesitation. I took it for granted. Sometimes I even wasted it. Until I realized that the abundance of water is an illusion. On hot days my kids run through…
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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…
Eco Monday Back-to-School Round Up
I find myself saying the same thing every year: “where did the summer go?” For some of us it’s back-to-school time; for others we have a few weeks to go (no school until after Labor Day for us). If you have children it’s impossible not to get caught up in the back-to-school frenzy. Here are…
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…
Yoga On and Off the Mat
This past weekend I left my life behind and went with a few dear friends to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, a nonprofit yoga center located in the Berkshire Mountains. It was my 5th visit to this magical place. Yoga on the mat I have been practicing yoga on and off for about 15…
Green Summer Tips Not to Be Missed
The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is thought of by many as the unofficial start of summer. School work is tapering down and the vacation season is about to kick in. It’s the perfect time for a roundup of tips, suggestions and lists that will help keep you and your family healthy and safe this sensational…
How to Guide: Bulk Bin Shopping
Interested in finding out how to use the bulk bins at your local grocery store or co-op? I explore the ins and outs of bulk bin shopping in my guest post -A Beginner’s Guide to Bulk Bin Shopping- over at Upcycled Love. Buying from the bulk bins at the grocery store can be a great…