I’m trying to live my life as green as my situation and priorities allow, however in this modern world its easy to fall into the convenience trap. However I’ve chosen not to get down on myself when it happens. I’ve seen a lot of negativity on some of the chat boards and Facebook groups I’m […]
I will admit I’m quite proud of the green choices we make around our house. We recycle more than we trash, we cloth diaper, use re-usable water bottles when we are out and about, carry around our own bamboo silverware and use glass straws. However there are other areas where we could be more green […]
Since 2011 I’ve been setting up Aspirations instead of resolutions. In my brain there is a pretty big difference between the two. I think having aspirations for a year gives me something to strive for while at the same time allowing for the fact that I’m human and sometimes things just don’t go according to […]
My aspirations this year were pretty straight forward When shopping if its in budget make the better (greener) choice. I want to do better and buying less. I think I’ve done pretty good with each of these actually. We have almost always made the greener purchase regardless of budget. In fact I would say we […]
I’m sooo excited you guys, a store I already loved just got even better. All Things Diapers in Blaine MN (A suburb of Minneapolis) just expanded, added new classes AND brought in some local Mom products! 1st off let me be clear this is not just a cloth diaper store, they have baby carriers, consignment clothing for infants […]
If you read many blogs chances are you have heard about living simple or minimalism. I’ve mentioned it a few times on here as something I aspire to but have had very little success in making a change over to a simpiler life style. There are many reasons to live simple and I hope to […]
There are some benefits to being Wal-Mart…Like what you may ask? Like the ability to contact your suppliers and say they have to phase out about 10 hazardous chemicals from personal care products, cosmetics and cleaning products sold in its stores. Starting in January they are also going to require that they disclose chemicals in those products […]
Do you ever wonder “what more can I do?” I have been wondering that lately. How green can I be? Where is the line between what is practical and what is possiable? I want to be as green as I can be but not to the point of affecting my family. I don’t mean that […]
Living green is all about choices. small everyday things can end up having a big impact. Everytime you use your own mug at the coffee shop it saves a paper cup, not only from being used and disposed of but even from needing to be manufactured! The more people that make that choice the bigger […]
Since Apple was born 6 weeks ago my ‘cruncy ways’ became even more appernet to my friends. Nothing really changed but I think I just becasme a little more vigalent about things I had maybe slacked on. For example I’ve been using green cleaners for a while now but slowly some chemeical filled things came […]