It's hard to believe that it's actually September but today it finally felt like it! We had a high of 83 degrees which for Florida feels like HEAVEN! During the summer months we don't spend much time outdoors unless we are surrounded by water … [Read more...]
The past few weekends we've ventured out of comfort zone (pool, beach, shopping at Target, etc) and visited parts of Florida that we wouldn't normally visit. We've gone outside and enjoyed the natural beauty that surrounds us and haven't had to go … [Read more...]
Have you ever considered the environmental impact of a restaurant? What about when a restaurant decides to remodel? I've always held a special place in my heart for the Darden family of restaurants (Olive Garden and Red Lobster … [Read more...]
To Spray or Not To Spray - That is the Question! For 15 months we chose not to use a diaper sprayer out of pure frugality - I didn't see the need to spend any money when our 'system' for dealing with poop was still working. Then one fine day a … [Read more...]
This afternoon my husband played in a charity softball tournament at the minor league stadium in town. I watched the mercury rise - 91 - 93 - 94 - 95 - 96F! Then I watched the storm clouds come and go but the rain held off. Just as we were good … [Read more...]
Pictured above: Left - Me, Calley (AKA - The Eco Chic), Right - Danielle Wann (owner of Peace, Love, Play) I know Wordless Wednesday should be well wordless but I had to send a special shout out to a local friend! Danielle Wann is the owner of a … [Read more...]
Mother Mother Ocean I have heard you call cry... Yes, Jimmy Buffet always has an appropriate tune for every occasion - but I wonder what he would sing with respect to the horrible oil spill disaster in the Gulf? For over 40 days now I wake … [Read more...]
With summer fast approaching – and your dream beach vacation already booked – what do you need to pack for your wee ones to make the beach fun and relaxing? Being a Florida girl (at least for the last 5 years) I’ve found some important things … [Read more...]
Giveaway Alert! One lucky reader will win an EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle (Value $24). Details following this post. Giveaway closed. ECO-ngratulations Milk Carton Manna (@Mannabsn). Living in Florida I have encountered more bugs than I … [Read more...]
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