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Make Your Own Soda the Green Way

April 25, 2009
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Make Your Own Soda the Green Way

My family has had a checkered past with electronic appliances and gadgets. After months of pestering, my dad finally agreed to get a VCR — I was about 14 and ecstatic. My dad didn’t choose a Sony Betamax or a VHS. So, what did he choose? He chose a “Video 2000.” Huh? Yes, Video...
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Momaroo — Odd Socks

April 24, 2009
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I mused about odd socks over at Momaroo.
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Musings on Laundry

April 15, 2009
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I posted on Electrolux’s new Eco-Friendly Washer and Dryer, which I would love to win! Don’t forget to plant a flower for a friend. I planted a purple flower with a purple butterfly for a friend who is very earth-conscious (Hi — Christina!). My eco-friendly and energy-saving laundry tips – I wash darks, lights,...
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Plant a Flower for Electrolux’s New Eco-friendly Wsher and Dryer

April 15, 2009
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Laundry is the bane of my existence. I do it two or three times a day one day and then not at all for a few days. I. am. never. caught. up. It frustrates me. Not only do I expend my time to do laundry, but I worry about the energy and water I...
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Odd Socks

April 11, 2009
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Odd Socks

I’ve twittered about odd socks. I’ve Facebooked about odd socks. I found a post on odd_Socks. And, now I’m blogging about odd socks. Odd socks are the bane of my existence. I should state at the outset that we have no shortage of socks in our house. I believe my children each have close...
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ecostore USA Winner Picked!

March 31, 2009
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ecostore USA Winner Picked!

Winner picked for ecostore USA giveaway via random.org. Winner is 21 — will let you know her details when she e-mails back. Update: And the winner e-mailed back…Christina G. Check her blog listings of coupons, dicounts, and giveaways: http://extra-entries.blogspot.com/ This was a good giveaway. Hit the spot with me as I am trying my...
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Musings on Getting Kids to Clean Their Rooms…

February 17, 2009
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Musings on Getting Kids to Clean Their Rooms…

I’m pretty sure that if I had a Dyson all my household cleaning nightmares, child disciplining problems, and general disgruntled-ness would disappear! Musings on Getting Kids to Clean Their Rooms… I get tired of sounding like either a “broken record” or “my mother.” I WISH that I wasn’t so wishy washy about the state...
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Musings on Thursday Nights

January 30, 2009
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Thursday nights are rushed…and that’s an understatement. Kids get home from school at 2:50 and 3:20. The homework/snack/tantrum for 5-year-old/”can I play wii”/”why can’t I play wii”/”what shall I make for dinner”/”why didn’t I start dinner earlier”/”put your swimsuit on”/”we need to leave NOW!” make for a crazy 1.5 hours. But, tonight was a...
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Dyson, Hoover, Electrolux…I’m Not Picky I Just Need a New Vacuum

January 29, 2009
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Dyson, Hoover, Electrolux…I’m Not Picky I Just Need a New Vacuum

I just got a cardio workout vacuuming my entire house with the hose attachment since the main part of the vacuum is broken. Oh, my back, my aching back. And, to top it off I have two daughters, so when I wasn’t bending over to vacuum, I was bending down to pick up hair...
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Dental Floss or Thread

January 25, 2009
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What items around my house have different purposes. Let’s go on a scavenger hunt…. Dental Floss — We went skiing MLK weekend and my daughter was asking me why the bag for our boots had green thread on the zipper. I got super excited when she asked me this. I proceeded to regale her...
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