Happy Valentine's Day! How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? We're not big celebrators here, we like the holiday, but don't go crazy about it. Kaelyn made her Valentine cards for her class, they turned out cute and she's excited about giving them to her friends. I'm not looking forward to all the candy that will be coming home with her tomorrow. Do you have any ideas for dealing with unwanted candy with your kiddos? (who happen to love candy, like any child would!) Tonight after dinner we … [Read more...]
Your Green Resource {2.7.13}
I love days like I had yesterday, full of good food, finds, and friends. First of all, I had chicken stock simmering in my crock pot all day long after cooking a whole chicken for dinner. Then we met the Azure Standard truck for our delivery and I got another 20 lbs of organic apples for only $20! Along with almond meal, organic rice, and organic hotdogs. If you don't order from Azure, I would highly recommend it. They have a HUGE selection of organic and natural food products at really great … [Read more...]
Green in 365: Green and Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts
This is Day 37 of the Green in 365 series! Written by Renee Baude, Contributing Writer. Welcome, Renee! Why is it so hard to be green and frugal on holidays? I go to Target and see all these cute things - they say love, joy, happy - BUY ME! The candy section is brimming with all my favorites, in pink and red, but wait, I still have candy from Halloween! I need a epi-pen from buying cute! I also need a plan for how to share my love for my family and friends! Here are a few … [Read more...]
Green in 365: The Dining Room – Eco-Friendly Dinnerware
This is Day 35 of the Green in 365 series! When you think about a green and eco-friendly meal, you usually think about the food that is on the plates; organic, local, pastured, etc. But what about the plates and other dishes that you are using? First of all, it's always better to use reusable tableware than disposable paper or plastic. So, if you're in the habit of using paper plates, plastic silverware, or plastic cups for regular everyday meals, your first step is to … [Read more...]
Your Green Resource — Week 27
I'm sorry this is so late going up this week! Sometimes life just gives you more than you have time for! Anyway, I'm excited to see what you have to share this week, there have been SO MANY good posts lately (it makes it hard to choose just one to feature)! Keep them coming! Remember that when you link up your post to Your Green Resource here on Live Renewed, it will also be shared on these ladies' great blogs! Andrea at The Greenbacks Gal Stacy at A Delightful Home Megan at Sorta … [Read more...]
