For the New Mom's - Green in the Nursery

And no, I don't mean the gender neutral approach to the nursery:) I got this in a BabyZone newsletter today, it's about making your nursery eco-friendly.

AHS Update!

Hello again this morning! It's time for the exciting update on our AHS goal...And the number of the day is....$920!!! We are almost half way there gang, we need your help to get there! Do you have friends who are animal lovers? Pass on this link to people who would love to join us on the walk! Again, May 3rd from 9-2 and the food and beverages are free!!! Great family event! Donate online click here! For more details on the Animal Humane Society scroll down to the link on the right. We hope you'll join us and make a pledge. Help us reach our $2000+ goal!

Countdown to SPRING
10 days!!!

KS95 Reminder

Don't forget, the KS95 For Kids radio-thon goes until 7 p.m. Saturday!

I Fix It

I'm going to try to post some video without using YouTube. This video is Riley learning to play her recorder from Grandma Linda. I don't know how clearly you can hear her say "I fix it"...

Katie and Zack Break Out!

If any of you have been reading my sister Katie's blog on the right (The Bartsch Clan), you will know that my nephew has been sick off and on for a while. And if you know the "cooley girls" you know, we don't sit still very well. We like to be out and about playing with friends and seeing the light of day. Needless to say, when Katie went to the doc. with Zack yesterday and he said Zack wasn't contagious anymore, she was FREEEEEEE! So we went out to dinner to celebrate. Since our boys are still working late this week, it was just us and the kids! Can ya tell they were excited to be out?

KS95 For Kids

Just a reminder. The KS95 For Kids fundraiser starts today. The money goes to two places, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and Children's Cancer Research Fund.

More Green Tips

From the "Do-It-Green Minnesota" newsletter
Suggestions for a green work environment:

-Ride your bike or take the bus to work (even once a week helps!).
-Organize a carpool.
-Get some fresh air at your desk with a small plant.
-Implement a recycling program (or more comprehensive program, if you already have one in place)
-Pack a no-waste lunch.
-Encourage coworkers to bring refillable water bottles instead of using disposable cups or buying plastic bottles of water.
-Switch to greener office supplies like CFL bulbs and recycled paper.
-Think before you print (and before you Post-it). Use less paper by using the double-side option, keeping fonts small and using scraps for writing notes or daily agendas.
-Turn off computers and monitors when you leave your desk for an extended period and at the end of the day.