This past weekend, Shayne and I moved the kids into separate bedrooms and during the rearranging process, I discovered this very ugly stain on the carpet: It's a mystery in substance and in shape. The kids aren't allowed to have food or drink in their rooms, so I'm really not sure what it could have been. The shape is quite interesting though, don't you think? Not your standard roundish blob of a stain. Anyway, I came into the kitchen and poured myself a delicious glass of baking … [Read more...]
The Tooth Fairy got creative last night!
It seems that in honor of the loss of Alex's fourth tooth, the Tooth Fairy decided to forego the conventional bit of cash she normally leaves for him and surprise him with a toy! She left a Clone Trooper action figure from the new line of Star Wars Clone Wars toys. For those of you that know Alex, you can imagine his sheer joy when he discovered it this morning. For those of you that don't, just know that this kid LOVES Star Wars. Loves it mucho! Here's my kiddo with his front 4 teeth all … [Read more...]
How to be green in the kitchen
Green wives often want to prepare their families food, whether it be mainstream, vegan or even just a snack, but aren’t sure how to “green up” their kitchens without going too far out of their way. There are several products that make being green in the kitchen a lot more convenient. Using a dishwasher is a popular convenience that many enjoy. How in the world can this be a little greener? First, make sure you run the washer only with a full load of dishes. Take a moment one day and figure out … [Read more...]
Linoleum is my new friend
You know, these days linoleum is just not considered one of the more desirable flooring options available to homeowners. I think what pops into most peoples' heads when they think of linoleum is the 'avocado green' or 'harvest gold' they remember from their grandmother's kitchen. However, I like to think that linoleum is making a comeback. My reasoning: it's green. Linoleum is environmentally friendly and that makes me happy. Turns out, the stuff is made from all natural products like … [Read more...]
Today’s green things
Today is a bit of a rainy, dreary day, so with the exception of a couple of errands I just ran, I'll be getting things done around the house today. I thought I'd share the little things I'm doing along the way that help make an average day's activities a little greener.... I'm about to sit down and serge some cloth baby wipes. For months after I began cloth diapering, I just never switched over to cloth wipes. I thought that disposable ones were easier and just never went past that. … [Read more...]