Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and this year it’s bittersweet. Over the past few weeks our summer groove has finally fallen into place and I’m not ready to let it go. I admit there’s a slight craving for a routine-normal bedtimes, some sort of schedule and consistency. But I’m still…
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{Review} Experimenting with Barefoot Running
Over the years I’ve had plenty of foot injuries. Plantar fasciitis has tormented me through many years of running and a heel spur made walking and running pretty uncomfortable. Thankfully my injuries haven’t been acting up lately I think in part because I religiously replace my running shoes after 6 months and use prescription orthodics…
5 Non-Toxic Summer Camp Essentials
Today I’m getting on an airplane with my oldest son to take him to overnight camp. He’s going for four weeks, two weeks longer then last year. I wish I could say that I’m not freaking out, but I am. Thankfully, there’s a level of comfort sending him to this camp-he’ll be with two of…
Summer, Grilled Watermelon and Living Plastic Free
The clock is ticking. The big yellow bus is going to pull up at any moment. Summer vacation is ALMOST here. Well, not quite. There’s a whopping 2 hours of school on Monday. Talk about delaying the start of summer! My Plan for the Summer Honestly, I have no plan. My hope this summer is…
{Giveaway} Leave No Trash Behind with VZWraps Reusable Gift Bags
Every time I’m at a birthday party I can’t help but notice the mounds of discarded wrapping paper littering the ground after the presents have been opened. It takes me a while to wrap a present as I’m not very good at it, but I’m always amazed at how quickly that paper is ripped off…
Eco-Friendly Jewelry from Eco Lustre
Put together two sisters with great taste and a passion for the environment and you get a jewelry shop that sells chic, unique, eco-friendly jewelry. The two sisters, Natalia and Luda (in the above photo when they were kids!) created Eco Lustre with the intention of creating: “…a place to shop for cute, cool, elegant…
Vote for the Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms 2012
Here’s an email I received this week: Hi Lori, Your blog Groovy Green Livin has been nominated by one of your fans for the Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms – 2012 list on Circle of Moms! Our Top 25 program honors great mom bloggers. The final list will be featured in our editorial section, the RoundUp,…