I’m one of 30 bloggers participating in the 12-week Go Green, Get Fit Challenge as part of the EcoMom Alliance Sustain YourSelf™ Program presented by PlanetShoes.com. This is my week four update, you can read about week three here. The temperature outside reached scorching last week and that impacted my workouts. I also took time off for the 4th and don't regret a minute of it. In fact, I had so much fun I am repeating it this week. Also a factor is the fact that my local CrossFit box has fewer … [Read more...]
Helping Each Other During a Recession
The word recession is getting thrown around in the media a lot lately. We are told that we may be in for some very difficult times and truthfully I am already feeling the pressure. My husband works for a company that pays their winter payroll with loans. They do this because the winter is not their peak season and they simply use loans to keep production going until Spring when their business goes through the roof. Times are so good in the spring and summer in fact that my hubby was getting $200 … [Read more...]
Eco Wrap – Raw Foods and Bags
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! My blogging efforts have slowed just a bit in case you haven't noticed. I think I am enjoying summer too much. I have been taking my kids and walking an air conditioned mall everyday for exercise. I have been hitting garage sales every weekend without fail looking for second hand deals, and I have caught all the summer movies I have wanted to see...including one just a few hours ago. It has been nice to spend more time unplugged. Well...kinda...I did … [Read more...]
15 Things I do to Save Money
As I was compiling a list of 15 things I do to save money I was amazed how many of these things I do to further my causes as a natural and green mother. 1. I cook from scratch. 2. I buy foods and home products in bulk. 3. I make my son's school lunches. 4. I use cloth diapers and usually sewed them myself. 5. We do crafty things and DIY projects at home. For instance, we make our own play dough. 6. I shop at garage sales. 7. I make my own household products or beauty … [Read more...]
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