Random Post Friday

Thanks for all of your comment yesterday on my HNT. I guess I should mention that I’m not someone who hurts easily. While it may look bad, it wasn’t that painful.  But then again, I am someone who used to take foul balls off of my body while catching on the softball team. I guess…

When Life Gives You Broken Crayons…

Make Crayon Cookies! Indigo and I had a couple of hours to ourselves yesterday.  While DJ and the Hubby were gone, Indigo and I made Crayon Cookies.  I had seen this idea on a blog I follow called This Mama Makes Stuff and have been waiting to try it.  As luck would have it last…

A Day without Disposable Bags

In looking through my usual blog list, I found out from one of them that today is A Day Without a Disposable Bag in LA .  I love the cause really.  I have been carrying my own bags to the story with me for over a year now.  I’ve even gotten the Hubby in the habit…

Go "Meat-Free" to Save the Environment

Before I launch into what prompted this post, I feel I need to explain a little more about me. I am from Iowa. While I did not grow up on a farm, my mom did. Until about 15 years ago, my grandparents lived and worked their farm. I have a great understanding of what meat…

Eco-Friendly Lunch

With last week being the first days back to school in the Pacific NW, it forced me to think about the whole lunch thing with my kids. School lunches are disappointing (to me, not the kids), so I was faced with the annual purchase of the lunch boxes. I hate lunch boxes these days. While…