Fun with DuRoches

More from the play date with our friends the DuRoches: Here's some pics of Deb and Zack and Ava playing Ring-Around-The-Rosie, Scott with Riley, and Deb with Riley, and one of Riley saying hi to "Frosty". Not in the right order, sorry.

Crafting with Mommy

I mentioned that I'm getting into sewing. I bought this carrier for my stuff and it came via UPS last week. Riley wanted to try it out!

Plastic Bag Recyling in Minnesota

I found a link on the MN Chamber of Commerce (using the goodsearch.com website I talked about yesterday) that tells you where to recycle plastic bags and other materials. Did you know you could recycle the plastic your paper towel is wrapped in? Check it out. The program is called "It's in the Bag". Also on a green note, there is a Living Green Expo at the State Fair Grounds May 3-4, admission is free.

Trapped in the Cold - Lots of Blogging

Sorry, I know 3 posts in one day is a lot, but it's cold in MN (-40 wind chills) and Josh is downstairs with Roo so I thought I'd do one more today. My sister Meg has posted some stuff on her blog that I think people might find relevant. Most noteably, if you're a new parent, she has some tips on products she loves and a fun gift idea for grandparents. Linda, PLEASE don't look at this site. I have something in mind for a gift and I don't want someone to take it! 

Also, she has a new search engine that she mentions GoodSearch.com. It's a web search site like google or yahoo (actually, it's powered by yahoo), but for every time you use the site to look something up, money goes to the charity of your choice. I chose Children's Cancer Research Fund, Meg did Caringbridge. There are thousands of charities to choose from or you can add you child's school or other non-profit groups. Check it out, it gives info on the site about how it works.

That's it! Promise, last post today:)

NKOTB

And if politics isn't your style how about this for conversation? New Kids on the Block are coming back for a Reunion Tour!!! Check it out on their site. Who's coming with me??? J/K

Politics?

Ok, maybe this will spark some conversation. I promised not to talk about all things Riley on this blog and I'm sure my "green" soap box gets old so....I'm bummed today because John Edwards bailed out of the Presidential race. 

I know some of you are thinking, "What? she's not supporting Clinton because she's a woman?" Well, actually, I like all 3 of the candidates on the Dem side, but Edwards was my favorite. I actually think I like Obama next and Clinton third, but I'll take a combo of any of them. I'm not saying that I claim to be a Democrat in all things, nor am I saying I know all things about all the candidates, but Republicans have made me mad for so long I just can't get past that part of it. Plus, I have read some of the books by Clinton and Obama and I find them very interesting...even hopeful! I still hope Edwards ends up as the VP on the ticket though:)

Sarah Fuecker Medved Photos

Ok, my college roomie Sarah (Fuecker) Medved has just started her own web site to promote her photography biz. You might notice a certain little girl on the site. Sarah took some photos for us when Roo was just tiny...check out the site! I will also have it posted in the side of this blog permanently under Shameless Plugs for my Friends in Biz. Click anytime to see Sarah's work, she's fantastic!