Read more from Sommer P. at her blog, Green and Clean Mom, where she writes about how going green is sexy, sassy and fun. Sommer is a social networking and marketing consultant and passionate mother and teacher. Find her on twitter as @greenmom
Winterize Your Home and Save Some Green
October 19, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
The cool and crisp days are upon us and as you prepare to turn up the heat, winterize your home. Did you know the average family spends $1,400 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that spent on heating and cooling?
A Shout Out To Kiwi Magazine: Your Child Could be the Next Great Young Chef
October 12, 2009
| Posted in Food and Drink
I discovered this publication call Kiwi Magazine and it is perfect for families looking for ways to go green and be more Eco-friendly.
Korres Skin Care: Hook Line and Sinker
October 5, 2009
| Posted in Beauty and Fashion
When the box from Korres USA arrived on my door step I was excited to try the skin care products! I had never heard of Korres which doesn’t suprise me because it’s a Greek skincare brand and it they just introduced their ecommerce site to the USA in July.
Back to School and the Four Letter Word: GERM
September 29, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
Chemicals and back to school – it is bugging me.
ABC Show, Motherhood and a New Partnership
September 22, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
The whirlwind Las Vegas, ABC Kids Show is over and I think I have recouped – or at least I have tried.
Picking our Battles: This Green Mom's Advice
September 14, 2009
| Posted in Kids
My son started Kindergarten yesterday, and yes, I cried.
Reuse Melamine Tableware for Kid Friendly Activities
September 1, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
How the heck does a mom reuse her Melamine dishware? You have a stack of this adorable divided tableware with cute characters and designs and now you discover that there are potential dangers associated with this cute product that you use to feed your child with on a daily basis.
Sockin' It To You: Reuse those Old Mismatched Socks
September 1, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
This is my sock pile. I hate matching socks. They are everywhere because nobody ever seems to put two matching socks into the laundry pile at the same time.
Reuse those Crayola Markers
September 1, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
Markers dry out and then what, they end up in our landfills. Children love them and if they are washable and non-toxic, parents and teachers love them.
Motherhood and Sacrifices
August 31, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
When I had children I knew that I would make sacrifices.