About Lena
Lena is a wife and working mother of 2 beautiful but very busy children. She blogs about the joys and struggles of trying to live a greener more eco-friendly life.Website: http://overcoffee822.blogspot.com/
Posts by Lena
Close Encounters of the 3rd Grade Kind Book Review and Giveaway
By Lena on November 22, 2009
Recently I was asked to review a book, something that I typically don’t do, but when I saw the title of this book I knew that I had to read it and I am glad I did!
My son is in the 3rd grade and just spending a few hours on a field trip with his {read more}
By Lena on November 22, 2009
Relieving sinus pressure with a Neti Pot
By Lena on November 4, 2009
Now that the cold weather is coming back so are my husband’s pressure headaches but this year he has a secret weapon for dealing with them.
The Neti Pot!
Have you heard of this tea-pot looking contraption?
You might have seen it featured on Oprah {read more}
By Lena on November 4, 2009
Halloween Safety Tips
By Lena on October 21, 2009
With Halloween fast approaching now is a good time to review some tips to help ensure you and your little goblins have a safe Halloween.
Ensure costumes fit well and are fire proof.
Look for costumes that don’t require masks.
If your children {read more}
By Lena on October 21, 2009
What type of Molasses should you purchase?
By Lena on October 8, 2009
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When my son was younger, he had low iron levels. His pediatrician gave us a list of foods that were high in iron to help increase his levels naturally. One of the foods on the list was molasses. I started putting full flavor (because it had a higher {read more}
By Lena on October 8, 2009
Apple Peach Oatmeal Crunch
By Lena on September 18, 2009
In my neck of the woods it is heart of peach season with the apples starting to make their appearance (eating regional produce is not only good for the local economy, it also reduces your carbon footprint).
For me this time of year means Apple Peach {read more}
By Lena on September 18, 2009
Ever wonder why front loading washers are considered green?
By Lena on August 26, 2009
I did.
I am one of those people that likes to know why.
Why are plastic bags bad for the environment? Why are phosphates bad for water systems? Why are front-loading washers and dryers “green?”
Who do I turn to when I want to know why?
Why {read more}
By Lena on August 26, 2009
Cookware Recycling Program
By Lena on August 18, 2009
Do you have some old pots and pans that you don’t feel comfortable donating to Good-Will or using for camping?
Now there is a better place for them than your trashcan!
Calphalon ReNew is a new program that makes recycling your old cookware easy!
Any {read more}
By Lena on August 18, 2009
Zucchini Bread Recipe
By Lena on July 31, 2009
If you or anyone you know is growing edible landscaping chances are you have a few (dozen) of these laying around.
My favorite thing to do with zucchini is make zucchini bread.
My favorite zucchini bread recipe is as follows:
Preheat oven @ 350°
What {read more}
By Lena on July 31, 2009
How to Floss Your Teeth
By Lena on July 23, 2009
We have all heard how important it is to floss our teeth but have you ever been taught the “proper” way to floss your teeth?
According to The American Dental Association this is how you properly floss your teeth:
Break off about 18 inches of floss {read more}
By Lena on July 23, 2009
EcoSmart Natural Insecticides Review and Giveaway
By Lena on July 20, 2009
Summertime is officially here.
And along with the warm weather, family vacations and picnics at the beach come ants, wasps, and mosquitoes.
But before you reach for a toxic chemical based spray to remove these pests from your summertime fun why not try {read more}
By Lena on July 20, 2009
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