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Green Nonstick Pans
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5 Green Non-Stick Pans to Love

Have you ever been confused about the rules about nonstick pans? Can you use them or not?  For a long time I've tried to avoid using them, but when you are cooking eggs there really isn't a great alternative. There    are a bunch of new…
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123Print.com $250 Giveaway! Perfect for Blog Conferences

In two weeks I'll be enjoying some time away from home at Blissdom, one of the bigger blogger conferences of the year.  It kicks off blogger conference season for many people and one of the few things on the "must-pack" list is business cards.…
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Monday Meal Plan March 4 RandomRecycling
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Monday Meal Plan March 4th

Happy March everyone! In like a lion, out like a lamb. It's snowing (again) and I'm so ready for spring. We started decorating for Easter and I'm looking forward to a fun-filled month with my birthday, a St. Patrick's day gala event with friends,…
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Thatcher Farm Milk Glass Bottles
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Eco News of the Week Feb 2013

I find myself perplexed sometimes when I hear the latest eco-news. Sometimes it scares me, other times it confuses me. This week there were so many articles I found interesting I thought I would share a few plus some advice. What you should…
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Celebrate dr seuss birthday
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday

  This is the week to talk about Green Eggs and Ham and The Lorax with your kids. Why? Well it's Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd. Dr. Theodore Geisel's wonderful story books deserve a special time to celebrate the silliness of them.  Our…
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Meal Plan Board Feb 2012
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Monday Meal Plan Feb 25th

It's Sunday and snowing yet again. Is it spring yet? With the chill still in the air, this week's menu plan features lots of slow cooker recipes, soups and easy dinners. We are trying to incorporate some additional meatless meals and if you…
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Teach Kids to be Green
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Teaching Young Children to be Eco-Responsible

One question I get asked often is, "How did you learn how to be green?" For me, it's an ongoing learning process. However, most of what I do was taught to me by my parents. If anyone could live off the land, it would be my Dad. He taught our…
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Relan Bag Giveaway at Random Recycling blog
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Onya Baby Carrier Giveaway!

This summer, I'm going to spend a lot of time with my baby carriers. With baby #3 arriving in June, and a summer vacation planned for July, those baby carriers are a must have. We don't need much for the next baby, but I am interested in the…
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Monday Meal Plan Feb 18

I almost forgot it was Sunday night because of the nice long weekend. Another snow filled one here, complete with very cold noses and homemade hot cocoa. I made a loaf of oatmeal bread in the bread maker today and it was enjoyed as an afternoon…
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Connecting With Moms Offline: My Guest Article

I recently shared a guest article at 360 PR about how brands can connect with Moms offline.  While I do my fair share of keeping up with social media, my  most important relationships are those with friends and family in real life. I am blessed…
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Fruit Valentine Tags
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Have a Happy and Healthy Valentine's Day!

In light of all the sweets and treats my daughter is going to bring home from school today for Valentine's Day, I decided to take a different approach. Together we decided to give out healthy apples and oranges as a treat for her preschool…
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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

If you are stuck inside during a blizzard, you must make cookies. Not only is it a fun activity to keep the kids busy, but it makes the whole house smell delicious. In honor of Valentine's Day, I made these red and white Cranberry White Chocolate…
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Sopora Perfect Crib Mattress Giveaway

We haven't bought a crib mattress since we set up my daughter's nursery over four years ago. I remember there was just one organic option at the local big box store so we went with that product. Now there are so many more non-toxic mattresses…
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Monday Meal Plan Feb 11

Raise your hand if you were digging out over the weekend?  I was (very) lucky to stay inside while my husband took on the lion's share of dealing with the two feet of snow in our yard from blizzard Nemo. Instead I made cranberry white chocolate…
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Heart Felt Valentine's Day Bags
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Valentine's Day Craft Party For The Littles

Prior to the arrival of Blizzard Nemo, our friend Susan hosted a wonderful Valentine's Day party for some little preschoolers. It was a cute morning filled with craft projects, cupcakes, glitter glue and coloring. All he remembers from the…
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Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

It may be winter, but a delicious smoothie still is a perfect snack. My kids are loving them and I am happy to use up some leftovers produce from the refrigerator. Our new favorite recipe is the spiced pumpkin smoothie recipe. It offers a healthy…
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Blendtec Blender and Stonyfield Yogurt Giveaway
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Blendtec Blender and Stonyfield Yogurt Blends Giveaway

Sometimes as a blogger you just get lucky. You meet the right people at the right time. One of those meetings was with the people from Stonyfield Yogurt. I love their company's commitment to organic food and creating healthy products for kids.…
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Baby News and a Giveaway!

After a week of birthday celebrations, we feel very blessed to have two healthy children in our lives. We are excited to share the news that we will be welcoming Baby #3 to the family in late spring. A few of my local readers saw me recently…
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Monday Meal Plan February 4 2012 Random Recycling
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Monday Meal Plan February 4

Happy February! I'm relieved this is a quiet week for us. After two birthdays, two cupcake parties at school, one Princess and Pirate party and a Superbowl, we are ready for a little detox. This week we are trying to clear out the freezer meals…
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Does This Look Like a Walking Billboard to You?

Sustainable fashions have come a long way.  Eco-friendly clothing and accessories are on trend, colorful, and easier to find through the help of the Internet. I use to think of "green fashion" as an oxymoron. Everything always seemed so bland…
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What Level of Green Are You?

This little video about "green shoppers" made me smile.  I'm constantly thinking about the question, what shade of green are you? There are so many different factors that come into play when you live a sustainable, or green, lifestyle. It can…
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