Today kicks off Follow the Frog Week. What exactly is that you ask? Well, basically this initiative comes to us from the Rainforest Alliance and it is a week-long campaign that encourages individuals and businesses to celebrate sustainability by taking even one small step toward a greener lifestyle. There is actually a little green frog on numerous products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, flowers, paper and wood products that signify these are better choices for the planet. Have you seen the … [Read more...]
Weekending – In Photos
Family, family, family...that is what my weekends have been ALL about of late. Guess maybe I am feeling a twinge guilty that I will be partying it up on New York City for BlogHer 12 in less than 2 weeks. ;) At a waterpark... pictured is my oldest boy (in the blue suit) and my girl is at the front of the two girls there. Spent some time w/hubby's family in Somerset, Ohio (though not under happy circumstances) and my sister-in-law likes to take pictures too, which means I am actually in one. … [Read more...]
Go Green Get Fit – Week Five – My Fave Fitness Blogs
This week was a bit of a let down in that I did not get to workout as much as I wanted to. Much of this was because my CrossFit box had a wonky schedule due the CrossFit Games in LA this past week. Our box had a competitor, Marcus Hendren, in the games and several of the coaches went with him. He finished in 7th place, which makes him the 7th fittest person on earth, or so they say. His performance was way awesome! On Monday I was doing the WOD and looked over to see him doing lunges right next … [Read more...]
The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit
One of the really fun things I got to do on my trip to Detroit for the auto show (NAIAS ) was go to the Henry Ford Museum. I got to see an exhibit that has not opened to the public yet AND had a catered dinner right there among all the amazing cars. I felt kinda bad being there without my Dad though... he would have loved it! I did however, get to have dinner with some amazing green mom friends. As a big history buff I just love museums so this was right up my alley even if cars really … [Read more...]
Lunch Boxes by Black + Blum
One of my fave stores, Reuseit, it having a sale on their awesome Black + Blum lunchboxes. You may have just bought up some lunch boxes for the kiddos but these are deluxe adult versions, perfect for a working Mom or Dad. If only they had these when I worked outside the home! Right now Reuseit has them discounted more than 20% off which makes them a steal. The Box Appetit has removable nesting containers so that half your lunch can be heated while the other half can remain cold. The bento … [Read more...]
Recent Comments