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heart of grun
aheartofgrun.blogspot.com
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I’ve been rocked to the core and [it’s about time] inspired to make changes in the way we live. Some easy changes, some not so easy changes and some things we’re not yet willing to change. Regardless, this is a blog about our family’s eco-challenge. A journey to learn and live with more environmental responsibility. My hope is this journey will be fulfilling and motivating so that we might all make a small impact to collectively have a big impact.
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one. simple. sunday.

it’s easy to remember and acknowledge the sacrifices and bravery of our military service men and women around holidays like memorial day, armed forces day and veterans day. but not always top of mind...

28 nov 11

one. simple. sunday.

to my fellow daycare parents: WHY do you leave your car idling in the parking lot when dropping off/picking up your little one(s)? i’ve been in west texas for over a year, so I’m still adjusting to t...

20 nov 11

hello…

my name is erica and this is my blog. which some of you may have thought i alienated. and sadly, I kind of did. but it was only temporary. so for any new followers, nice to meet you. we’ve been reall...

04 nov 11

avengers assembled…

with marvelous support from safer chemicals, healthy families and The Grace Museum, in less than seven days, we had a location for the Big Country Stroller Brigade, postcards to sign for Representati...

11 aug 11

farm to market…

CJ is a very early riser. my boys? not so much. during the week, she and I have been walking around the neighborhood while the boys get some extra zzzzzs. and almost every saturday by 7am, you’ll fin...

09 aug 11

stroll for safety: august 10

Are you tired of trying to find safe products for your family? It seems every week we learn about a new toxic chemical in our home. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household cleaners, toxic plastic t...

06 aug 11

squashed…

zucchini and squash are in peak season and we’re VERY lucky to receive a (free) weekly share from the stuteville’s organic garden. good thing there are tons of recipes to experiment with the versatil...

29 jul 11

manners of the heart…

i HEART these wall cards…AND the company creating them! Children Inspire Designs ethos is to inspire children to learn about our beautiful Earth. To care for it, and all who inhabit it. Leading by ex...

27 jul 11

christmas in july…

dear santa, this year I’ve been so good that I should be the angel on top of the tree. consequently, one thing that I might like for Christmas is this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray converted to an...

19 jul 11

a clean slate…

with two toddlers, we have a fair share of grubby and sticky fingers which always make their way to doors, floors, windows and cabinets. and because we are (clearly) still in the “put everything in o...

16 jul 11

rise and shine…

it’s fruits and veggies from the farmers market time! callie woke up at 6am on saturday, so we let the boys sleep in while she and I headed out for some early bird shopping. first stop was the abilen...

20 jun 11

100 ways in 100 days…

it’s hard to believe I kicked off our family eco-journey just 100 days ago. here are just a few (ha!) random learnings and experiences, and adjustments we’ve made in our mind, body and home to be a l...

14 jun 11

you say potato…

…I say we nip these poisons in the bud. great job elise, thanks for sharing!! Follow any of these organizations, to get involved or find more info. http://www.fooddemocracynow.or g http://organiccon...

12 jun 11

share the love…

last weekend, i had the pleasure of chatting with hundreds of expecting and new parents at the abilene baby expo. this was my first event as “A Heart of Green”, whose mission is to advocate for healt...

29 may 11

seeing in green…

it’s no surprise manufacturers and marketers have been taking advantage of the eco-conscious consumer trend. consequently, creative marketing claims or “green-washing” has made deciphering packaging ...

13 may 11

on my plate…

Looking for a little culinary excitement? Check your pantry for an inspiration ingredient and search epicurious.com or their handy iPad/iPhone/Android app to find new ideas. A half container of lonel...

10 may 11

eggsperimenting…

we’re still trying to define our own family traditions, but this would be our first Easter to decorate eggs with drew. i was pretty uncertain about his level of interest, so i didn’t want to go all o...

27 apr 11

a great friday…

natural grocers. friendly to the earth and absolutely made my day!! the april 20th grand opening of the abilene store had been on my calendar for months, so it took a fair amount of self restraint NO...

23 apr 11

taking a stand…

for g’s sake! because every day should be Earth Day, i ‘m excited to announce that little miss will be a “gBaby” wearing the eco-friendly gCloth Diapers as soon as next week!! a few months ago, josh ...

22 apr 11

my green jeans…

i have big dreams for our green journey. the kind that keep me awake at night. the kind that prevent me from focusing on my real and current priorities. the ideas are coming faster than i can write t...

20 apr 11

five for friday: BYOB…

want to know the quickest, easiest and most environmentally-friendly change YOU can make today? bring your own bags when you shop, especially at the grocery store! The U.S. goes through 100 billion p...

15 apr 11

five for friday: a greener pizza…

who doesn’t love pizza? they’re versatile, easy and (can be) healthy. even my pickier than picky toddler likes pizza! i found this spinach, sausage and provolone recipe in real simple sometime last y...

09 apr 11

five for friday: trash talking…

it’s EARTH month, so all my five for friday’s this month will be posted on a heart of grün and dedicated to encouraging simple and sustainable practices in, around and out of the house. so let’s talk...

01 apr 11

joy of luck: day 7

theme { a rainbow } a “rainbow of risk” us federal regulators are (finally) reexamining artificial ingredients they have long deemed to be safe, prompted by scientific studies suggesting that color a...

24 mar 11

joy of luck: day 4

theme { favorite material things } every day, over 3,000 tons of paper towel waste is produced in the US alone. i have been a contributor to that waste in obscene volumes. sadly, this could be one of...

21 mar 11

joy of luck: day 3

theme { lucky symbols } we’ve had two weeks of BEAUTIFUL spring weather which means these lucky clovers (actually oxalis) and dandelions are baaack and spreading like wild fire over our yard and pati...

20 mar 11

joy of luck: day 2

theme { green } green is the symbolic color for newness, beginnings, spring and life... my organic seed was planted a few year ago, when drew transitioned from formula to milk. at that point, I was o...

19 mar 11

joy of luck: day 1

theme {gift} these two are my most precious gifts and daily motivation behind our recent commitment to become more environmentally responsible. they are my future and I’ll do anything and everything ...

18 mar 11

oh, the joy…

my Joy of Love photo journey for the month of february (hosted by willette designs) was pretty demanding but encouraging and a lot of fun. so when it was announced that there would be MORE JOY! via a...

17 mar 11

bait and switch…

100% Organic Apple Juice. Apples are a high-maintenance fruit, needing many pesticides to stave off mold, pests, and diseases. The Environmental Working Group found 47 different kinds of pesticides o...

16 mar 11

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