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!

March Madness

Happy Palm Sunday,
I blogged about a craft fair I entered a few weeks ago and it was yesterday. It got a lot of traffic and I did fairly well. Boy, was I pooped! Lots of people seemed very interested in the "green" theme. I should find out soon about two more I applied for and naturally will keep you posted. The best selling item was the new Ragg Mopp™. I got the idea from the Mission Mop and was ready to order one. I would have needed to get the mop head as well as a new handle so I immediately thought "what will I do with my Swiffer, I can't just throw it away"? So in typical Greenpurse fashion, thought I could make one and did. It has nylon cord for strength and static and reclaimed wool as the mop head with rescued fabric as a means to attach it to the Swiffer. Use and reuse, then throw it in the washer and dryer and you are ready to use it again and again. It is so new it is not yet on my site but anyone interested can send me an email and I'd be happy to get one out to you. $12.50 each. green.purse79@yahoo.com
Happy, happy Holy Week!

Spring has sprung!

I don't know about you, but I am most excited about spring this year. With Easter just around the corner too, it is a time for renewal, beginnings and second chances. I'd like to do more vegetable planting this year and start a compost (if my husband agrees to that). I'd also like to use more of my Nordem baskets and flower sacks. They help use those nasty plastic grocery bags and are as great for the plants as they are for the planet. Buy one hanging basket and get a 4" Flower Sack for FREE! Just send me an email with your order and they'll be shipped straight away. Hurry! My Shopping Connection has featured them on their blog and they are sure to be going fast! Here is there URL, check them out today.
http://www.myshoppingconnection.com/tips-trends/whats-hot/greener-choices-for-home-decor-fragrance.php

Four Green Steps

Good morning green friends,
This week I'd like to introduce you to some folks at Four Green Steps. It's a really cool site about everything "green" (how appropriate with St. Patty's Day arriving Wednesday!). They have four areas of interest, Marketplace, Infozone, Community and School Programs. As a vendor, you can upload your "green" products for free!!!!!!!!!! It really is FREE! I worked with a gal there who uploaded the stuff for me! Tracy Gutwillig and her group are terrific. Here is the URL http://www.fourgreensteps.com
A side note: Greenpurse has a booth at the Spring Bazaar at Emil Mazy Union Hall in Sheboygan on March 27th from 8:30 until 3:00. Hope to see you there! Happy, happy week!