Comments on: Earth Day & Graham Crackers

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:15:39 +0000

On Earth Day I got voted on to the board of directors of my local recycling coalition. And I planted my first veggie garden.

By: Going Green Mama

Going Green Mama — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:24:55 +0000

As our subdivision literally has a “bush” requirement, as many of ours didn’t make it this winter, I’ve replaced them with blueberry bushes. They are quite ornamental, will help happily feed my kids and still meet landscaping requirements for our neighborhood.

I’ll admit I’m a fixer. I saved a bike from the trash before Christmas hoping to find someone who could fix it up for toys for tots or a similar organization!

By: Mindful Momma

Mindful Momma — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:59:57 +0000

I actually mended some socks the other day!!! When was the last time you bothered to mend socks?? (not just you Lynn – but anyone reading this post!) And on that note…has anyone else noticed the incredibly poor quality of socks recently?

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:12:41 +0000

Wow, I thought my son was the only one who gets hysterical when his food (cracker, cookie, anything) crumbles. Great analogy and inspiration for Earth Day! I’m rounding up local food bloggers in a virtual rally for the Bay (and our crabs), which I have to admit was inspired by your great work with the Green Moms Carnival. So thank you! Hope you get to enjoy a cold (organic) beer this evening.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:23:52 +0000

Wow, CondoBlues, you are very ambitious! Thanks for stopping by!

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:20:25 +0000

Fixing things is one of my green tentpoles. Although the last thing I fixed wasn’t very snazzy or clever. I rehemmed the end seam on a dishtowel that wasn’t ready to be turned into cleaning rags. I also fixed the hem on an old bathtowel now a doggie towel because the fraying bugged me. (the dog didn’t care though)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:44:47 +0000

Christine, Exactly…whether it’s due to increased awareness of environmental impact or the economic insecurity from the recession, we are all finding ways to “make do,” much like our grandmothers did….
Thanks for sharing! — Lynn

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:13:19 +0000

My 5 year old son’s winter coat was filthy so I threw it in the wash. It came out with two long seem rips. I was hoping it would survive for my 3 year old son. I found some matching orange thread from a pair of my capris and stitched a waggely line that is really only noticeable upon close inspection. There was a time not too long ago when I wouldn’t have hesitated to shrug and toss it.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:55:38 +0000

Anna, I’m doing the same…used egg cartons as seed starters…Thanks for stopping by! — Lynn

By: Anna (Green Talk)

Anna (Green Talk) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:20:08 +0000

This year I planted more seeds for flowers to draw bees to my garden. Rather than buy potted plants with pots I can’t recycle, I am growing them from seeds. So far my cosmos and snapdragons are growing like weeds but some others aren’t growing too well.

PS I can’t wait until it is warm outside!