green paper

http://simplemom.net/how-to-create-a-paperless-kitchen/

One of the things I have been wanting to do. Now to find beautiful cloths at the Classy Rack!

My Latest Kick

(update on the great pen/pencil debate and also a tip: I tossed all dead pens and put the few working ones in two locations, the rest (not used as much) as you can see in the above picture was put in a beverage holder...by type)

So my latest kick has been finding a skin care regimen. I have always winged this in the past because I am cheap, and have been overwhelmed by the whole process. Now, since I am getting older and some days my skin hurts too much, I have decided to embark on the journey to finding my skin care regimen. I have a very helpful site to share with you all: Skin Deep There you can look up products and know what you will be putting on your body.
In my early research of finding natural moisturizer...I have googled this site (natural skin care). I just came upon it today...so we will see! Maybe I will be making some great concoctions soon!

One thing I am still learning: just because it says it is natural does not mean it is good for you.

Ok...enough of my thoughts for today...over and out
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ps. another plus of this new endeavor...guaranteed.... no animal testing will be done. Nope not even on my cute little bun!

Willing To Give Wednesday -Give a little sun!

Hey, so since it has been awhile I thought I would try to post about something and then I realized today is Wednesday and I totally have things to say about giving!

So in my every effort to spread the wealth of consuming less and supporting the little people...(and because I just like to know where my money is going) here is a list of ways we can change the lives of people while still giving this Christmas season.

Need to get your Christmas Shopping Done?
SERRV: OH my....I LOVE this site...I LOVE the products...I am always trying to shop for gifts on this site! I love homemade! Fair trade is the way to go! Change lives by doing your shopping fair trade!

http://www.serrv.org/

Don't have money to give?
Donate blood and sign yourself up to be a bone marrow donor!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34107503/

No money or extra blood?

Reach out to one person and show them in your own way- you care. Change a life- it can be that simple.

So there you have it, so simple yet life changing.

today it's pens and pencils part 1

So pens and pencils are multiplying like bunnies in our house. I think I dread throwing things out because it is one more thing to add to the landfill. With pens and pencils, there is no exceptions. If it still works why throw it out? (see my problem peoples?) However I think my house IS becoming a landfill. So I am off to test which ones work... and then I will do more research to figure out what to do with the other pens/pencils that still work???

Suggestions are welcome.

And here is a lovely link. This person has their pens down to 2 each color and 2 pencils....eeee gads! This link does have a suggestion for people like me....I will try to get my stash down to one cup! Check it out if this sounds familiar!

Purposeful Beauty

As mentioned before- we have no storage in our lovely little home. So I googled and stumbled upon a site that gives some extra ideas. These also add extra charm....extra plus!!!!
extra storage

stuck in a funk?

De Clutter tips to the rescue! Found some good articles that will help!
The first is a method of doing a few 5's- toss 5, put away 5, delete 5, focus 5 and relax 5!
Check it out!

The second is a way you can mentally help your self! Don't read this later!