Giving
I am a conscious (and sometimes unconscious) mom of two wonderful children who, like most kids, love the holiday season.
In an effort to help my little guys focus on giving, not just receiving, we usually try to do a family project. This year we chose to donate to worldvision.org. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization that demonstrates God’s love to children and their families all over the world.
This wonderful organization helps with basic needs such as food, water and clothing or bigger projects like community development and disaster relief. For a 6 and 7 year old, seeing the pictures of less fortunate children in other parts of the world made a big impact on their little hearts.
We decided to give a unique gift that could really benefit a family in need. Through World Vision’s gift catalog we found that giving an animal to a family is a lasting gift that will be a benefit for months to come. Based on our budget, we narrowed our choices down to: chickens, fish, share of a cow, sheep, share of a goat, or five ducks.
We discussed each animal and the benefits they would bring to the receiving family. We prayed about it and decided on five ducks. With five ducks, a family will have plenty of protein-rich eggs to eat plus the extra eggs and hatched ducklings can be sold at the market to buy medicine and help pay for children’s school tuition. It was an exciting time for my children to learn about and experience the blessing of giving.
I was a very (consciously) proud mom when they both ran to their rooms to gather change from their piggy banks because they now want to save enough to buy a whole pig for a family next. After all, as my daughter pointed out, giving doesn’t have to only be at Christmas!
Posted in Family Time, Giving, Green Living Tips by charli
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Thanks for the welcome! Great to be here!
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Why We Love Stainless Steel Water Bottles!
New Wave Enviro stainless steel water bottles offer yet another way to attain healthy living. With the New Durable & Eco friendly stainless steel water bottle in a 32oz size.
New Wave only manufactures reusable water bottles and these stainless steel water bottles are durable and virtually indestructible.
Available is the following size:
- 12 oz stainless steel water bottle
- 0.6 liter stainless steel water bottle
- 32 oz stainless steel water bottles
- 40 oz stainless steel water bottle
From 12 ounces to 40 ounces and offered in different colors, there is a stainless steel water bottle that is right for you!
Posted in New Product Reviews, Water Bottle Reviews by Melody B
Why We Love Corn Based Water Bottles!
There are many benefits to corn based water bottles. If you’re concerned about chlorine levels in your tap water, the filter on a corn based water bottle can offer you chlorine free drinking water. Also, corn plastic water bottles are a great way to live litter free! This bottle can be refilled up to 90 times and will degrade in just 80 days in a commercial compost. A corn water bottle is an excellent way to always have fresh water on the go!
Posted in New Product Reviews by Melody B
Why We Love New Wave Enviro Water Bottles!
Purified water for your personal wellness is the goal of New Wave Enviro. New Wave bottles are perfect for carrying and storing your water. Whether you prefer stainless steel water bottles, polycarbonate water bottles, or corn resin plastic water bottles, you can find what you’re looking for with a New Wave water bottles. Enjoy purified water anytime, anywhere with New Wave Enviro water bottles!
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Charli’s First Day!
This is Charli’s first day as a blogger. She has officially joined the web 2.0 generation-welcome!
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Easy Spinach Roll Ups
These easy spinach roll ups are so quick-n-easy that they will become a staple in your menu!
Bake time: 15 min or until cheese is melted. Prep time is 10 minutes.
- 1 bag of frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 apple (diced in small pieces)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbs of garlic (or to taste)
- 1/2 of yellow or white onion
- 4 tbs of butter
- 1 package of prepared lasagna noodle (organic and whole wheat preferably)
- *optional leek for those that like leeks
- 1 jar of prepared spaghetti or tomatoe sauce.
- 1 jar of 8oz ricotta cheese
- 1 parmesan cheese enough for the topping.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. If the lasagna noodles need to be cooked then follow directions on the box. In a medium size sauce pan heat butter. Clarify it then saute the onion and garlic for a few minutes over medium heat. Add apple, spinach and leeks. Saute until all mixed nicely together. * Tip add either extra olive oil or butter if not enough for all ingredients.
Remove from heat and add to large bowl. In separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Add ricotta mixture to spinach mixture.
Lay out the lasagna noodles. Spread a medium size layer of the spinach/ricotta cheese mixture. * tip don’t fill it too thin or it won’t roll up well and leave room and ends for rolling.
Roll the noodle up, top each noodle with a spoon full of spaghetti sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Put in oven to bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.
Posted in Healthy Recipes by Melody B
