Happy conquers litter

by Stacy on March 19, 2010

OVERHEARD ON AN AFTERNOON DRIVE …

“Oh, NO!! Look at all that litter in that river!”, Happy proclaimed. “No, No, No. We don’t throw litter in the water. We need to put it in the trash can and keep the rivers clean.”

“I know!! I could get a ladder and climb down into that river … and swim around in that water … and pick up all that trash and then throw it away.” Happy stated, quite proud of himself.

A FEW MOMENTS GO BY …

“Ooooor, maybe I could get a cape … and fly down into that river … and pick up all that trash … Yeah, that would be awesome!” he mumbled to himself.

Yes it would little man, yes it would.

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Little for a Little While

by Stacy on March 15, 2010

It’s a Big World, baby, and you’re little for a little while ….

We keep coming back to this song on Jitterbug.tv, and all three of my youngsters will watch it mesmerized at least two or three times. I love the message, the melody and most of all the imagery in the video. It just helps everyone in my house calm down for a minute and appreciate each other. We climb onto my little sette, cuddle up close to each other and rock back and forth as we watch the story unfold and sing in unison with the woman’s wooing voice.

It’s been my 5 little minutes of heaven the last few days and I thought I’d let you in on my little secret. Do you have a similar trick that gets you through the tough part of the day with your kids? If so, please share!

BONUS: You can get download the song for FREE on ReneeAndJeremy.com

If you want to know more about Jitterbug.tv, read all about them here

From the Album, It’s a Big World by Renee & Jeremy
Hardcopy CD
MP3 Version

I have a feeling this won’t be the last you’ll be hearing from us about Renee & Jeremy …

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Orange Fish & Water Bugs

by Stacy on March 10, 2010

It’s Amazing all the things I say,
When Mommy takes me out to play …

Will this stick float? Or this rock hop?
Oh Mom, Did you see those orange fish flop?

I love You Mom. This sure is fun,
Look at those silly water bugs run
away from me as I laugh and play.
I really wish we could stay all day …

There’s nothing more fun than this,
A day outdoors is just pure bliss.

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A Plan for Change

by Stacy on March 7, 2010

I thought I would provide a list of all the areas we will be covering as we work on greening our homes together. This way, you’ll have an idea of what to expect and you will also have a chance to give your input on any areas you don’t see listed that you would like to cover. [Just leave a comment or send me an email with your idea] I’ll post the Master List on the Green Our Homes Page (soon) so you can refer to it anytime you like. As we cover each entry, I’ll update the Master List to point to the specific post.

Here’s the topics we’ll be addressing

Replacing Hazards in our Home

{Making their appearance in alphabetical order}

- All Purpose Cleaners
- Antibacterial Soaps
- Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
- Batteries
- Carpet Cleaner
- Drain Cleaner
- Face & Body Lotion
- Floor Cleaner
- Furniture Polish
- Glass Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Make Up
- Mold & Mildew Remover
- Oven Cleaner
- Pesticides
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toilet Cleaner
- Tub, Tile & Sink Cleaner

Reducing Waste

- Baby Food Jars & Plastic Tubs
- Cans
- Cardboard Boxes
- Diapers
- Dry Cleaner Bags
- Glass
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Paper Towels
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Shopping Bags
- Plastic Produce Bags
- Sponges
- Toilet Paper * (as suggested by Jen & Joey Go Green)

Around the House

- Air Quality
- Building Materials * (as suggested by Jen & Joey Go Green)
- Composting
- Gardening
- Gray Water
- Home Decor Items * (as suggested by Jen & Joey Go Green)
- Home Fragrances
- Landscaping
- Lawnmowers * (as suggested by Jen & Joey Go Green)
- Light Bulbs
- Programmable Thermostats
- Rainwater Collection
- Recycling
- Repurposing
- Water Conservation
- Water Filtration
- Water Heaters * (as suggested by Jen & Joey Go Green)
- Water Softeners
- Windows
- Upcycling

Whew, well I think that gives us a decent starting point. Look this list over and let me know which feature your most anxious to explore or any additions you would like to see added. I can not wait to get started tackling this list.

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Introducing Happy, Sweet and Little

by Stacy on March 5, 2010

Today, I am unveiling a new segment that is very near and dear to my heart, one that I have been eagerly anticipating for quite some time but putting off due to my lack of design skills to create the perfect logo. I finally bit the bullet and created this simple version, it’s not quite the look I had been dreaming of but it works nonetheless. I can not wait to share this quirky take on childhood with each and every one of you.

Background:

The Amazing Adventures of Happy, Sweet and Little is a collection of modern day comic book skits based on the fate, feats and fortunes of my endearing trio. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do … so without further ado … may I present you with:

STARRING:

HAPPY
Age: 4
Rank: Big Brother
Role: Momma’s Little Helper
Fun Fact: Nature/Animal Lover & Budding Eco Ranger

SWEET
Age: 3
Rank: Middle Child
Code Name: Little Miss Independent
Personality Traits: Fearless & Fun-Loving

Little
Age: Almost 1
Rank: Baby Brother
Cool Trick: Walking & Waving at the same time
Reasons he’s like his Dad: He’s Ultra Serious but w/ a great sense of humor

I’ll add the logo to the sidebar so you always have a quick way to see what they’re up to and get started on the first Adventure right away :0) Yay!

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