Nothing fabulous going on here this weekend but thanks to my brother's blog I can at least get to live HIS life vicariously. ;) In the pics below my sister-in-law and my nephew are standing on The Great Wall of China. And below that, take a look at the beautiful little boy they are bringing home with them via adoption!! … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2009
Saving Money on a Green Budget
This week I have been consumed with frugality and saving money. Why? Well, I have never been what I would consider money-wise. But green living and my move toward simple living has really helped reform me. Now I am enjoying cutting expenses and getting great pleasure out of knowing we are not "wasting" money. A couple months ago my husband and I joined a rewards program through our bank. It cost $25 to join and I had my doubts but I wanted to give it a try. It required us to use the "credit" … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Organizers
Spring cleaning and all that jazz has been making me want to get more organized. After taking stock of why my desk area was in total chaos I decided that I needed some kind of organizer to keep things tidy. I needed a place for pens and sharpies, incoming mail, birthday party invites, the kids schools forms and book order forms, etc. I stopped at the local Walmart and checked out what they had but most of it was plastic or ugly black metal. They would also not protect the contents from curious … [Read more...]
Garden Tool Sets and Gear for Children
Childhood is a time of curiosity, exploration, and joy. A garden of is one of those mysteries of life that can bring wonderment and joy to our children and it is such an educational experience for them. Not only are they able to have a hand in bringing forth new life, kids benefit from being involved in an outdoor activity that enhances their health and an appreciation for natural environments. Digging in the soil and tending their garden will always be among the top things children love to … [Read more...]
Out of the Mouth of Babes
This past weekend I read the book Out of the Mouth of Babes - Parenting from a Child's Perspectiveby Dyan Fybergen RN. I liked it quite a bit because it is basically the story of one family's journey with attachment parenting. I subscribe to the ideas and values of attachment parents myself and yet hearing the theories and ideas only means so much. It is also important to hear stories from REAL parents who are parenting this way. It is important to hear what they did, how they tackled problems, … [Read more...]
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