I was just about to walk out the door yesterday and saw a big box sitting on the porch. I was ever so curious but didn’t have time to investigate since I was on my way to a doctors appointment so I brought it inside so that I could open it when I returned.
photo credit: marklarson
Although the sun wasn’t out when my appointment was over it had at least stopped raining, so Isabelle and I went for an nice long walk and then headed to the park, where she proceeded to get wet and muddy playing with three other cute dogs.

Finally back home I saw the package once again and wasted no time opening it! I was pretty sure, judging from the address, that I knew what was …read more

Artwork by Matthew Gauvin – www.matthewgauvin.com

Earth Day will be here before you know it (April 22) and, although this isn’t a real gift giving holiday, I would like to blog about some products that are environmentally friendly and may make a good gift or be something that you, as a reader, are interested in for yourself. Either way, being conscious of our impact on the environment and taking steps to minimize negative consequences from our actions (or inaction) is very important. Even small changes add up so read on for tips and ideas that may just make the perfect gift!

I forget where I originally saw this but the minute I did I knew it would show up in an Earth Day blog.

ecobutton – Available Here!
This handy button just takes one click to put your computer into a …read more