I just had to post about this amazing video I saw from Beth at My Plastic Free Life. It really shows how ANYONE can stop using and buying so much plastic. If Beth can do it (without any known superpowers) than surely we can to. It sure as heck motivated me to try even harder! Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2010
The 15 Minute Miracle
Something miraculous has happened in our home. Every morning I get to wake up to a clean house and the feeling is sooooo nice!! A couple weeks ago I bartered for house cleaning services and my house was whipped into shape. I absolutely LOVE getting up to sparkly floors and NO toys on the floor. Gone were the days of pretending that the kids toys, books, and clothing all over the floor was actually a burglary early warning system. BUT after everything was super clean I started to notice every … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking Series
See there... I am already keeping my New Year's goals! Two of them of in fact: 1. Up our winter activities with winter hikes, sledding, ice skating, snow tubing, and evening walks. 2. Get more involved with our metro parks and our city parks and recreation offerings… nature hikes, educational classes, etc. Yesterday we hiked the first in a series of 13 Winter Hikes hosted by the parks system in our area. I LOVE our metro parks!!! All year long they organize activities that are … [Read more...]
Sensational Meditation for Children
The benefits of children meditating are well documented. It provides instant stress relief, it helps with their ability to focus and concentrate, it develops their memory, and it can have a calming effect on hyperactive kids. All these potential benefits and it can easily be incorporated into their everyday lives with a little help. Sensational Meditation for Children is the 2009 Nautilus Silver Medal Winner in the Parenting and Family Category and the 2009 Living Now Bronze Medal Winner in the … [Read more...]
Family Volunteering Vacations
Family Volunteering Vacations - What are They? The typical family vacations are normally all about having fun or visiting with family you don't see often. And of course there is nothing wrong with that! But another option to consider is a family volunteering vacation. Rather than spending your time lounging on the beach or standing in line at a high-priced amusement park, you can travel to a different area of the country or the world and help those less fortunate. Imagine what you and your kids … [Read more...]
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