Mitsubishi loaned me the new i-MiEV to check out. So, we took this cool little car out for a spin this weekend. We headed downtown to do some skateboarding with the kids and gave this little car some street cred. I was a little leary of the drive into Phoenix because I am unfamiliar with [...]
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Stinging Nettle Tea: A Natural Remedy to Fight Spring Allergy Symptoms
I don’t know how you fare this time of year, but it’s usually right around now that I start to experience seasonal allergies. For me that means itchy eyes and throat and sneezing, especially in the morning. However, seasonal allergies can present in many ways, with symptoms that span from a mild runny nose to [...]
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A Wake Up Call to Conscious Parenting
I sat down at my computer with coffee in hand to check in on the social media world this morning. People from all over send me messages to “promote this” or “check out that” but one caught my eye. No coincidences here! I watched a video that made me have goose bumps, feel excitement, and [...]
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Why I Choose to Cloth Diaper
My mom cringed the moment I told her that I wanted to cloth diaper. “Cloth diaper??? I still have nightmares about dunking and swishing cloth diapers in the toilet. Please tell me you’re joking. I’ll pay for disposables for you, are you THAT short on cash?” I smiled politely and said “Even if I had [...]
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Happy Halloween Alternative to Food Dyes
Happy Halloween everyone! Jackson and Emma share with kids what to do with your candy and what to watch out for regarding toxic food dyes, safe Halloween candy, candy alternatives, and action. Be safe, share this message with your children, and have a spooky night..
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Savvy Rest for a Sleepy Dog
Savvy Rest is an awesome company that makes mattresses using the purest organic materials not only for you but also for pets. This company truly cares about producing toxic-free products, which is right up my alley. When our dog bed arrived Brooks (my 6 year old son) laid down on it and asked if this [...]
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Sharon Shapiro Rocks My Art World
Yes, it’s true this woman is a genius in my book. When I look at a piece of Sharon Shapiro’s art work it takes me in and I don’t want to leave. I often wonder where her thoughts take her in order to inspire such creations. I would love to have just one of her day [...]
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Jessica Alba Interview about The Honest Company
Have you heard of PLUSH (the Posh Little Urbanites Show)? Well, I had the best seat in the house at this event right on the red carpet. The PLUSH Show took place on June 10th 2012, at the Vibiana, in Los Angeles. PLUSH is a baby and toddler products and party planning services show tailored [...]
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The Top 10 Best Follows on Pinterest
Art and Photography http://pinterest.com/maia_mcdonald/ Maia McDonald is a graphic designer that has one of the largest bases of followers on Pinterest. Out of her 38 boards the most notable collections are her “Artwork and Illustrations” and “Photography” boards. They are simply perfection. Southern, Design, Exquisite http://pinterest.com/catet/ Cate Tuten is a writer and designer. [...]
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The Plush Show at the Vibiana in LA ~ Be There!
The amazing Plush Show is right around the corner and I am ready to join in on the fun this year. The Posh Little Urbanites Show (PLUSH) is held in Los Angeles at the beautiful Vibiana on June 10, 2012. This is our chance to experience the most luxurious, innovative, and eco-friendly baby products and [...]
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Natural Egg Dyes ~ just gorgeous!
I have such wonderful memories of dyeing Easter eggs when I was a little girl. This is a tradition that I look forward to each year with my three boys. Times have changed and the yucky toxic dyes are out. We do it a little different now so I wanted to share our success with [...]
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Best Houseplants for Improving Home’s Air Quality
Making oxygen is what plants do. It’s a side effect of photosynthesis, their means of feeding themselves. Houses create more fuel for indoor plants than they convert into oxygen. However, many plants can still dramatically improve the quality of indoor air. Houseplants clean and refresh the air by absorbing many household pollutants in addition to [...]
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Hip Moms Go Green Celebrates Earth Day 2012 with Cascadian Farm
Spring is in the air! What a perfect time to plan a scrumptious feast for children with food from Cascadian Farm. With Earth Day right around the corner I created a menu of recipes using a variety of Cascadian Farm products that are organic, delicious and easy to prepare. CHEERS! ~Nickie Make sure you enter [...]
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Organic Garden Party for Kids with Cascadian Farm
Spring is in the air! What a perfect time to plan a scrumptious feast for children with food from Cascadian Farm. With Earth Day right around the corner I created a menu of recipes using a variety of Cascadian Farms products that are organic, delicious and easy to prepare. Cascadian Farm is also giving away [...]
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Blueberry Basil Lemonade
I created this lemonade for a beautiful Spring Garden Party for kids and they loved it. I must admit a couple of us felt like this would also be a perfect cocktail if you just added vodka to it. So here is your two in one drink for adults and kids. Enjoy! 1 can Cascadian [...]
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