Today the boys & I were delighted to have my brother Bryan come visit with his little ones. All of the kids had a great time playing! As you can see, we did a little science experiment with baking soda & vinegar. The kids loved it! Benjamin received this as a gift from Santa. He & William made the volcano (plaster) & together painted it red & black.
William also received a science kit; Smithsonian Gem Dig. See his pictures below!
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Many of you that know our family know that we are pretty green. We cloth diapered, I have the Eco Alternatives business, we compost, buy local, etc. One habit that we have just about eliminated is using paper towels. I created these reusable paper towels out of birdseye cloth {used years ago for cloth diapering ironically enough}. It has a slight texture & the same weight as a paper towel. Nothing burns me up more than spending money on paper towels to clean up a mess & throw them away. The average savings on an annual basis is projected near $300.00. This obviously depends on your homes usage, but it can really add up! For this to really work, I had to change our process, not just our product. So, instead of a paper towel holder, we have a basket. You reach to the same place, however instead of disposing in the trash can, you place them in a little wet-proof lined bag that sits in the basket. Empty into the washer when full & repeat. One small step to be more green & save some green too!
This Christmas was extra special for me. As we traditionally do, we hosted our annual Christmas Breakfast for Steve's side of the family. However, this year EVERYONE was able to fit at one table in the new kitchen. I said to Steve this kitchen has truly been a dream come true.
Back story: I wanted to add a vintage sideboard to the kitchen {cranberry colored} & something with a little age. Dad mentioned that it might be a fun project for him & Steve to construct over the winter. Well, after months of 'construction' I was ready to have the kitchen just the way I wanted it. However, I drew him a picture of something that measured about 48" long & 18" deep. I left it with Dad & said that I was going to go "Goodwill Hunting" & see if I could find anything. Voila! For $30.00, I found something that met my EXACT measurements. Talk about LUCK! It is a veneer, however I knew I was going to distress it anyway. SOLD!
Tis' the season. . . for visiting Santa's everywhere. Enjoy the photos of the boys with many different "Santa Helpers."
They enjoyed telling the helpers what they are wishing for this Christmas. William mentioned he was hoping for some legos and an ipod touch. Benjamin on the other hand was wishing for a jet ski, a four wheeler, and a boat. Hmmm . . . |
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AuthorTraci, a wife, mother of two boys, Special Education teacher, and sole proprietor of Eco Alternatives LLC. Archives
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