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Six months ago, I outlined 10 goals I had relating to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Here we are, almost half way through the year (can you believe it?) and I wanted to review and update my goals. More cloth, less paper. Although I thought this would be one of the hardest goals to achieve, [...]
When summer rolls around, I think of bare feet, blue water, green grass and popsicles. There is just something about popsicles that makes me feel like a kid again. And since The Creative Mama is all about ‘Simple Living’ this month, I wanted to share my five-minute homemade popsicle recipe. Because ‘simple’ to me is [...]
Today is Earth Day and I can think of no better way to celebrate than to get outside and enjoy it! The generation of kids that we are raising is considered the first “Indoor Generation” as the time they spend outdoors has decreased by 50% over the last 20 years. Increased screen time (television, computers and video [...]
Every mama needs to be pampered once in a while but we often don’t have time (and money!) to spend a day at the spa. My suggestion? Grab a few ingredients from your kitchen and lock yourself in your bathroom for a luxurious hour in your home spa. Moisturizing Facial Mask 2 tablespoons yogurt (preferably [...]
When I was pregnant with my first child, I saved all the cards congratulating us on our pregnancy. I thought I might reuse them down the road for a project like framing them for the nursery or making a calendar. I continued to collect cards from the birth and then the first birthday and many more after [...]
Being conscious of our environmental impact is good stewardship of the beautiful planet we’ve been given. When you’re writing out your family goals for 2011, try choosing one or two ways your family can be more environmentally friendly. Below are 10 ways I’m choosing to make more of an impact, by making less of an impact. More cloth, less paper. [...]
A s soon as the holidays are over, I have an urge to get back to what’s “normal” for our family. I feel overwhelmed by a belly full of rich food, a house full of guests and a Christmas tree full of gifts. So the day after Christmas, I start clearing our house of the [...]
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