Category Archives: Green

Simple and Green

Posted on June 9, 2011 by suburbanmom

To find out more things that I have been up to, go to: www.etsy.com/shop/simpleandgreen

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a good day

Posted on May 21, 2011 by suburbanmom

This morning I took Alexander to his soccer game (left the camera at home).  They tied their rival 5 to 5. This afternoon the three of us got dirty planting some tomato and basil. And harvesting a big bunch of … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on April 26, 2011 by suburbanmom

I guess I have been pretty busy lately.  There are a lot of things that spring brings. Activities… Alexander being chased by Coco while swinging on the “Tarzan swing”… and creations… chocolate covered coconut eggs! I planted grass in the … Continue reading →

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Above the Highway

Posted on February 18, 2011 by suburbanmom

The flowers aren’t open yet, but this bridge is! A long anticipated pedestrian bridge across several lanes of traffic join the park path on each side.  Countless walkers, joggers, and bikers have been confused and endangered while trying to connect … Continue reading →

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Pages from a Magazine…

Posted on May 3, 2010 by suburbanmom

Several years ago I saw some crafts in a museum store that seemed to be made from recycled paper.  I have wanted to make something similar ever since. This is the result:  a trivet. I tore out pages of an … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2010 by suburbanmom

Our Elementary School has been recognized as a “Green School” by our state.  So Earth Day is a big deal.  We have undertaken many projects in and around the grounds to help conserve energy and preserve the environment.  There was … Continue reading →

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Rebel Goal Setter

Posted on December 31, 2009 by suburbanmom

The end of the year brings, for most, a time of reflection and goal setting. I hate that. I guess it’s because I am a rebel at heart and don’t want to conform to what everyone else is doing…  I … Continue reading →

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Hot and Cold

Posted on November 25, 2009 by suburbanmom

What do you do when the November cold and rain is IN your house because of this? And This: You do this: Bake sweet potatoes and cranberry bread and cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving! The end result is a much more … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by suburbanmom

For some reason this year, I was all about Halloween.  I usually put up the spider web and that’s about it.  This year, I reinvented / recycled a bunch of stuff.  I made a mini grave yard from cardboard and … Continue reading →

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Newbie teacher

Posted on October 28, 2009 by suburbanmom

I taught myself to knit this summer using You Tube. Really. I am getting better and have been knitting alot.  It is now the best way I know to pass those hours in the dance studio!  It is there that … Continue reading →

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