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A simple reminder

Slowly getting the computer situation taken care of. In other words, for now, my husband and I are learning to share.

It is a lot harder than it looks and I give my kids a big pat on the back for being such good sharers, most of the time!

But for now I'm going out to the garden. The green beans are out, as is the green onions and new potatoes. Corn will be coming soon along with the edamame. Yum! Our final harvest will be leeks. I can't wait.

Whip it up Wednesday: A Refresher

With all the wonderful fresh fruit and veggies at the farmers markets (and if you're lucky, your backyard!) remember the Dirty Dozen! Ask the farmer your buying from how the veggies are grown, where the farm is, and avoid these 12 if they are not grown with organic practices or organically.



DIRTY DOZEN
(Buy These Organic)

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes


CLEANEST 12
(Lowest in Pesticides)

1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet Peas (frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Eggplant

Ruby Pinwheel summer sale

Ruby Pinwheels-I love this store. A small little online boutique that uses real moms to test their products. And, of course, all their products are natural, organic, and hip!
They are currently having their summer sale. 20-50% off regular price. This might be the cutest and truest onesie in the world! I think I might stock up for all the baby showers coming up!

Bummer...

We've been busy harvesting this last week, and will be busy for weeks to come-so I've been preparing with a lot of pre-typed blog posts. Something I tend to stay away from, but I didn't want to completely abandon my little space. Well, last night my laptop gave me the spinning wheel of death. We're pretty sure everything is lost. Pictures, addresses, links, and prepared blog posts...
Today I found out that my weekend plans are shot. Instead of a relaxing weekend with the kids in the water and sun I now am scrambling to find babysitters- and I haven't even told the kids the trip is off. Since they've been looking forward to it for over a week, this is not going to be fun. I hate breaking their little hearts.
I'm waiting for the 3rd thing to happen- they say bad things come in threes. (I'm praying for a broken nail to get this slump over with...)
Yikes.

Whip it up Wednesday: Laundry

Making your own laundry soap is a lot of work. I don't do it. I usually buy Seventh Generation or Restore (There is a great little eco-shop near me call The Nest, I can bring in my Restore bottle and they will refill it for less than half the price of buying a new bottle! LOVE IT!)
If your like me and don't have the time to make your own but want to get rid of the chemical bomb going off in your washing machine, here are a few reviews of great green laundry detergents!

Green Daily-Getting Your Laundry Clean and Green

Grist-Its a wash
If you have stained clothing I highly recommend rubbing the stain with dish soap (I use Method) to pre-treat the stain.

Associated Content- Eco-friendly Laundry Detergents that you will Love

Happy 4th of July

Be safe, have fun, and enjoy the weekend! I will be out till Tuesday.

These two are so excited!

Summer sale!

Two of my favorite online stores are having great sales right now!

Stewart and Brown is offering and extra 30% off all Sale Items! (Just enter salesale at checkout)



VivaTerra just started their semi-annual clearance sale. New items just added all at great prices!
Check out this ruler table! Wow!
(I'm frantically searching for the perfect corner now!)

Whip it up Wednesday: 4th of July

I'll be honest- 4th of July is probably our least green holiday around here. We ALL drive north to the cabin, grill over charcoal, take the boat out multiple times, and much to my chagrin, my husband, brother-in law, and others buy and light off fireworks. (Ok, I kind of like it too!)
My husband and I consider the 4th of July as an anniversary of us so we tend to go overboard in celebrating. Plus it is just a great excuse to get together with family and enjoy a few days by the lake.
However, this year, for all our bad I'm going to try to do some good too-
Here's how you can celebrate a more green 4th of July.

If you must use paper plates. Look for compostable, biodegradable ones made from sugar, corn, or recycled paper. (I've noticed that Costco is carrying biodegradable plates and recyclable cups.)
Otherwise GreenPartyGoods is my good to favorite!

Did you know that Disney uses Sekon biodegradable fireworks. (Gunpowder-free “air launch” technology). Hey, maybe you can convince your city to convert next year.

RECYCLE all those pop and beer cans!

Choose local, organic foods. We are able to stop at a fish and farmers market on the way up. It is a never miss opportunity and I love meeting the farmers who grow the food. Plus they have a great home made ice cream stand that the kids love.

Well, how will you go green this 4th?