I have always thought it was important to have some sort of chore list or chart for my kids. We’ve have paper ones, magnetic ones, wipe-off board ones, but they just never seemed to stick. I mean, I get really frustrated that nobody helps with household jobs, yet I never followed through and stayed consistent […]
My Job Chart – Great way to get your kids doing chores and earning rewards
October 24, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
10 ways to stay healthy this season that don’t include a flu shot
October 19, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
The rush has begun. Not the holiday shopping rush. Not the rush to buy me a birthday gift (there’s still plenty of time for that since my birthday isn’t until the end of November). The rush to get a flu shot. I’ve seen signs around my town and my son brought home a notice to […]
Meatless Monday – Vegetable Stew
October 18, 2010 · by · 6 Comments
One of my very favorite meals when it starts to get chilly outside is stew. Finding a recipe for vegetable stew that had a creamy base similar to those with meat in them was a big challenge, but a must for me. I decided to see what I could throw together on my own and […]
I finally made a list
October 14, 2010 · by · 1 Comment
While at BlogHer this summer I got the chance to meet representatives from Microsoft Hohm. I wasn’t sure what they were all about, but they certainly peaked my green curiosity with what their product could offer for my family. A way to monitor energy use/consumption in your home, in real time. I like the idea […]
Please disregard the school’s wellness policy
October 13, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
My sons’ school district has a wellness policy, a clearly written, well defined wellness policy. For the most part it is followed. For the most part. There are no soda machines that the students can purchase from (you read that correctly, none accessible to the students, but there might be soda machines where the teachers can make […]
Improving school lunches one step at a time
October 8, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
I attended a meeting tonight to talk about positive changes we could propose to the food service director of our school district. From what I hear he isn’t exactly the most open person when it comes to promoting healthy changes. We have to speak in a language he is familiar with – the bottom dollar. […]
Green Jealousy is an Ugly Thing
October 7, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
Ever get some pretty exciting news and couldn’t wait to share it with that one person who you just knew would be happy for you only to have them totally crap on your cupcake? Or drop a dead bird at your feet? Well, it happened to me this morning and it all went down through direct messages on […]
