New Biddy Birdies have flown into town!!

New Birdies have flown in!!!

This cutie little birdie LOVES to go on adventures!!

~She like the grocery store.

~She likes the library.

~She likes the mall.

~She likes picnics in the park.

~She LOVES the pool.

~She LOVES the beach.

~She likes to sew.

~She LOVES babies.

~She likes to garden.

~She LOVES the farmer's market.

~She loves to go antiquing.

~She even likes to just go on walks and window shop!

Check out the new Biddy Birdie Totes at My Etsy Store - Simple Sweetcakes!!

Going Green - Organic Gardening Options

I found a company recently offering a wide range of organic weed and pest control products as well as organic fertilizer. Hey, I LOVE a green lawn come spring just like the next lady but, I am beginning to think that all of the herbicides I use to keep those dandelions away just isn't "dandy" for the environment!

Along comes - Pharmsolutions!!! This company makes natural alternatives to man-made chemicals. Everything from IndoorPharm made from certified organic soap, certified organic almond oil& certified organic soybean oil to keep indoor pests away from plants to GarlicPharm made with pure garlic oil to keep outside pests away.

I am psyched!! I will be able to grow my veggies this year and enjoy my flowers knowing that in protecting them I am NOT hurting my planet!!

Going Green - Recycle Cell Phones!

Everyone loves their new gadgets! We have cell phones, ipods, cameras, blackberrys.......they are SO fun when they are shiny and new! You are left with the question - "What do I do with my old cell phone??"

When I am out grocery shopping, I do notice some bins that advertise recycling your cell phone - or maybe that was reading glasses!! Well, here's a bit of advice - check out http://www.call2recycle.org/. This company has partnered with many major retailers - Best Buy, Lowe's, Home Depot, Sears, Radio Shack, Circut City and Target - to offer convenient drop off locations for reycling your "old" cell phones and rechargable batteries.

The site offers an area where you can type in your zip to find the closest center. I found 12 located less than 7 miles from my house - very easy way to be green!

Going Green - Talking Trash

I often think about and research ways to help the environment. I especially think about reducing my waste. I use cloth diapers, reusable grocery bags, recycle all paper and cardboard and plastic, glass and aluminum.

I found some facts from Better Homes and Gardens that I want to pass to you. I always wondered what became of the items I recycled - here is some cool information.

Recycled Glass becomes food containers, tiles, landscaping pebbles and road surfacing.

Paper becomes newsprint, boxes, insulation, and animal bedding. **One Sunday paper recycled each month saves a tree a year!!!

Aluminum becomes beverage cans, cookware, bike parts, and tennis rackets. Steel becomes new steel and could become auto parts, filing cabinets or appliances.

Plastic turns into alot of things. #1 and #2 plastics become beverage and shampoo bottles, pipes, fleece, fencing, deck planks and gutters.

Want a cool shopping tote - check some out like the one pictured above out at my Etsy store - http://www.simplesweetcakes.etsy.com/ .

Now you can feel good knowing where your recycled items end up! Good Kharma :>

Going Green Tuesday - Laundry Dropps!!

Still in search of green products - I found Laundry Dropps. These little wonders claim to be very convenient (no messy detergent) and environmentally friendly - the lightweight product helps cut down on fuel for transport. This in turn reduces the amount of exhaust put in the air - NICE!

The company is based outside of Philadelphia (I like to support locals) and started at a mill they own making yarn for sweaters. They developed a detergent to help clean those sweaters and moved on from there!

You can purchase Laundry Dropps via their website - http://www.laundrydropps.com/ - do 60 loads of laundry for $24.99 + free shipping!

Going Green - Hanky schmanky

In my quest to turn to all things helping the environment I have found this adorable site - Hankyschmanky!

This hanky pictured is called "Boogie Dance". ha ha ha :>

By using handkerchiefs we can cut down on the amount of waste in landfills. We can also cut down on the amount of trees that are cut down for tissue production.

Some of you are saying - oh my - gross, I don't want to carry a hanky around. Well, yeah, that may be true - it could be disgusting. But, how many of you carry around a dirty tissue in your pocket and use it over again?

Using hankies does require you to carry a few at a time (especially as a mom of toddlers) AND it does require you to do some laundry (biodegradable soap, of course!) but it will put you one step further towards helping our environment!

I have been searching for other hanky makers out there and have found several on Etsy. I really think that they are on to something.......Could hankies be the new COOL accessory??

Home Tip Tuesday - Shaklee

I am about to take the plunge and buy some products from Shaklee. Shaklee is a corporation committed to providing healthy alternatives to cleaning our home, nutrition and weight management.



As I have been slowly converting my house over to a "green" household I have been talking with friends. I have a friend who uses Shaklee products and who raves about their effectiveness.



I have been thinking about purchasing the starter kit - which has everything from dish detergent to disenfecting wipes. It appears to be a real way to jump head first into "green" cleaning.



I will post follow ups after I receive and use my new Shaklee products! :>

Home Tip Tuesday - Going Green!

" Going green" is a duty that everyone must help with. Our planet won't save itself as long as we are here! So, Ms. Oprah Winfrey is helping us to all be a bit more conscience of our habits. Check out Oprah's Going Green Tips.

This link is truly full of great ideas for earth friendly:
~cleaning supplies
~water bottles
~energy
~shopping
~activism

JUST ONE SMALL CHANGE by everyone can help our planet :>