Searching for green skin care? I try to only use all natural, eco-friendly products and eat organic foods as much as possible. I care about environment as well as what I put in my body. I really try to research just what is in the items I buy as well as how they are made. I love to support companies that are conscientious. I’m still on the search … [Read more...]
Discount to Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens is the home of the Circus Trees We enjoy Gilroy Gardens not only for the fun rides, but for the beautiful setting. My husband is disabled, so unable to go on most rides when we visit a theme park with our kids. Zipping around in an electric scooter at most theme parks while waiting for others while they go on ride after ride is not … [Read more...]
Easy Way to Be a Greener Homeowner
How can I save money and live greener? As a homeowner I’m not only constantly looking for ways to lower my bills, but I love when there are green options available for my home so I can do my part in caring for our environment. I would love to have a living roof, such as the one found at the California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, and … [Read more...]
How Toxic is Your Home? #TheToxicTest
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. I am not being compensated for this post. There are more toxins in the products you use every day than you suspect There are … [Read more...]
Inspiring Event- Green Festival San Francisco
This weekend I had an amazing time at the Green Festival in San Francisco. It was inspiring to see so many businesses and consumers filling up two warehouses at Fort Mason, all of whom care about our impact on our environment and are trying to make a difference. There were tons of booths with exciting sustainable, eco-friendly products and … [Read more...]
Beautiful Childhood for All #Blog4Peace
As I watched these two best friends walk along a beautiful natural path without any cares in the world except where and how many frogs they might find... it occurs to me that not every child has a clean, safe place to explore. Nor does everyone have the kind of friend they can tell everything to or just enjoy the peaceful silence of each … [Read more...]
Monday Matters- California Day of Science May 8th #BeAScientist
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. May 8, 2014, the University of California needs you to be the scientist! Schools, families, individuals, businesses, and organizations … [Read more...]
Multiplication Monkey with Cardboard and MakeDo Review
Ever since the Global Cardboard Challenge Day, where Monkey made a bunch of arcade games to share at a cardboard arcade day with friends, he has been creating anything and everything out of cardboard! It's here! It's here! Can I use it now, mom?! Actually he'd been creating with boxes long before that, but inspiration really struck him … [Read more...]
Best Eco-Friendly Disposable Diapers for Sensitive Skin, Bambo Nature Review and Giveaway
Natural diapering has always been important to me. My kids have very sensitive skin. Although I wanted to for environmental reasons anyway, I had to use cloth diapers on my babies. The times I did put either of them in regular diapers, they got really bad rashes anywhere the plastic touched their skin. I tried a few different kinds, but … [Read more...]
Stroller Struggles
wasn't Monkey just adorable! He loved the ring sling I made! I'm guest posting today over on the Onya Baby blog! Read about my struggles with strollers, something I never thought I'd have to ask strangers not to do, and why a baby carrier was a life saver for me! Onya baby does make awesome carriers! (No I … [Read more...]