Brain Foggles?

To be honest, I did not know what Brain Foggles were so went to the dictionary for help. Brain is a word, foggles is not, nor is foggle. It is not unusual for companies to make up words or names for their products and Connie is no different. Connie Roberts is a product review writer and blogger with several interesting blogs. Brain Foggles, Connie's View and My Chronic Life. Here is the URL Connie has posted with a $25 Greenpurse gift certificate. http://brainfoggles.com/2010/04/23/greenpurse-giveaway-mothers-day-gift-guide-event/. Enter to win on this site and do not delay, give away ends May 6, 2010. Happy, happy week!

Earth Day E-guide

Good morning all,
I'm not the only one celebrating Earth Day Thursday April 22, 2010. People from across the US will celebrate by planting trees, cleaning up parks and highways, adopting coral reefs and so much more. Susan Hawkins of Favor Affair was kind enough to include Greenpurse in one of her many books. Earth Day Celebrations That Make the World Go Round is a fun and informative resource for going green. I look forward to reading her other books that are FREE on her site http://www.favoraffair.com. Take some time this week to enjoy the earth and give a little something back. Happy, happy week!

Earth Day

Good morning all,
As Earth Day approaches it's 40 year anniversary, I'm mindful off all the things we can but may not do. For example, I never used to recycle ChapStick® containers or clean aluminum foil. I'm constantly aware of what we can be reusing and it's really all a matter of habit and that starts many times at a young age. I think we need to teach our children that recycling is not only throwing your cans in the proper bin but looking at everything in a way it can be reborn. April 21, 2010 I'll be traveling to Madison to show some 2nd and 3rd graders how they can use trash to decorate a frame. The frames will all be cut from rescued foamcore and look something like this. What kinds of recycling tips are you teaching the youth in your life? Happy, happy week!

Where the Wild Things Are

My grand-daughter just read me this book over the phone and I thought it was a great title for this blog. The image you are viewing is a bathroom I just completed. All hand painted by yours truly. Wild isn't it! The only thing "green" about it is we didn't take off the wall paper, therefore, it didn't get thrown away and now harsh chemicals used in the removal. I didn't think to ask if we could use earth friendly paint. I know it is available, but haven't used it yet. I'll be sure to check into it for my next painting project. Happy, happy Easter to all!