I got an interesting email from someone who subscribed to my email updates. When you subscribe you get a free copy of my green cleaning recipes and apparently this rubbed someone the wrong way. What was sent to me was basically a plea for me to stop providing online information about natural cleaners, remedies, alternatives, etc. It was hinted that these were sisterhood secrets shared between women for millenia and that by sharing them online I was actually doing more harm to the green/natural … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2009
Video of the Garden
Here is a video I shot yesterday morning. Hear all the birds chirping?? The garden is coming along beautifully. Last year we let the lettuce go to seed at the end of summer so I found lots of places where heads of lettuce greens are sprouting all on their own. I think we are going to have a TON of lettuce this year. This week we plant some cilantro and some herbs. … [Read more...]
Badger Balms
I have liked Badger products for a couple years now. We have used their sunscreen often and it made my list of safe, natural sunscreens. I had never tried any of their balms beyond their baby balm and lip balm, so trying a few of their other "powerfully pure" products these past few weeks has been a treat. Their products are certified organic and very natural so what is not to love? I already really like their lip balm so of course I loved the Creamy Cocoa Butter Lip Balm. In addition to it … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers Making a Big Comeback
Well, I have been saying it since 2004... cloth diapers are making a HUGE comeback. That was the year I started a cloth diaper business and it took off like a rocket from day one. In 2006 when I was sick of being holed up in a sewing room and was stuck with the decision of expansion or quit... I chose to quit the business and sell it. I had no desire to be in a service business for the long term and I have never regretted selling. I am very happy to see a passion of mine get the attention and … [Read more...]
Mary Jane’s Outpost Book Review
"If someone said 'Write a sentence about your life' I'd write, 'I want to go outside and play.'" - Jenna Elfman Awhile back I mentioned that one of my all time favorite books was MaryJane’s Ideabook - Cookbook - Lifebook by MaryJane Butters. I also LOVE her magazine. If I could wave my magic wand and give myself a life makeover... I might just have to be the next MaryJane Butters. She rocks! Anyway, a couple months ago I got her latest book called MaryJane's Outpost - Unleashing Your Inner … [Read more...]
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