Programs that support and/or provide opportunities for children with disabilities hold a special place in my heart. Having a child with special needs myself, I can tell you it is sometimes difficult to find a program that is a wonderful or even just a good fit for him and his needs. When I received an email from […]
Going to McDonald’s as a "Community Outing"…….You Have Got to be Kidding Me!
June 15, 2010 · by · 10 Comments
Yes, you read that title correctly. My son’s class is going on a community outing to McDonald’s (no, I didn’t include Old in that name and NO there won’t be any cute little animals to pet or feed) and they will be eating lunch there tomorrow. Well, my Cody won’t be eating the food, but everyone else will be. I […]
Mostly Meatless Monday – Yves Meatless Hot Dogs and Recipe for Homemade Coleslaw
June 14, 2010 · by · 5 Comments
It’s Meatless Monday and although I don’t have a recipe for an entire meal to share, I do have a couple of ideas from my family’s weekend that I would love to pass along to you. The weather was beautiful here and although we are missing our grill because it’s in storage right now, I […]
Diva Cup Product Review and Sweepstakes!
June 11, 2010 · by · 93 Comments
*Disclosure: This post is about periods. No, not the ones you learned about in English class. I didn’t even like English class. The word vagina *may* be used. Also, the word flow will be used, as it pertains to blood. Excited yet? Or squirming a little? Because I kind of enjoy seeing someone squirm. Still here? Okay, […]
Just Say NO…..To Fast Food
June 9, 2010 · by · 13 Comments
I will say up front that I am not going to sugar coat any part of this issue. I have a strong opinion and I plan to share it. You can thank me later.I recently read an article on my local newspaper’s website regarding one of the fast food chains in town. I had noticed it was demolished and […]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Being Green
June 8, 2010 · by · 8 Comments
So many people argue that it isn’t easy to add a little “green” in their lives. I’ve decided they could be on to something…here’s why it might be a waste of your time to live a little more eco-friendly. Living more green could mean you rival the family pet for who has the most body […]
Meatless Monday – Penne Pasta with Roasted Veggies and Field Roast Sausage
June 7, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
One of the hardest things to accomplish while being a vegetarian with my son (we do eat fish on occasion, so I guess technically we are pescetarian) has been to prepare meals that will please my husband the carnivore. On occasion I do buy him a local steak or ground beef, but for the most […]
Green Cleaning Fail – Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Gel
June 3, 2010 · by · 6 Comments
So many times I read product reviews filled with wonderful reasons to purchase something to use in my home. I like to write these types of reviews, too, but sometimes I buy a product that just doesn’t do the job the way I hope it will or think that it should. Just as I want to […]
Why do I even Bother to be "Green"?
May 25, 2010 · by · 5 Comments
I have thought a lot about this lately… A treehugger I am not.A lover of my children and their health and well-being I am.An environmentalist I am not.A hater of horrible and nasty chemicals I am.One to avoid a really good shave of my armpits and legs I am not.Someone who prefers and devours organic food I am.One to […]
Meatless Monday – Tacos with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice
May 24, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
I don’t know about you, but it feels like Monday comes so fast?! That’s not even because I don’t like Mondays. I like them, I am strange, I know. They come fast because I think about this post and what recipe I want to share with you all for your own meatless meal. Since we eat […]
