Green Mama Idea #7 – How to Beat the Flu Season

With flu season upon us, I know many moms are cringing at the prospect of sick kids. I know I am.
I heard some great information from a medical professional on how to survive the flu season and I wanted to pass it  along. So, want to stay as well as possible this flu season? Try [...]

Green Mama Idea #6 – Infant Homemade Toy Ideas…

It never ceases to amaze me the amount of creativity a child has. Even more so, it never ceases to amaze me what a child can make a toy out of!
With budgets tight for many families out there, I have been collecting a list of homemade toys for infants between six months to one year [...]

Green Mama Idea #2 – Boiron Arnicare Gel

No matter how careful you are, how well you’ve childproofed the house and how closely you watch your little ones, when little ones start to crawl and walk, bumps and bruises are bound to happen. Concerned about how to help out the healing process for my little one, I talked to my pediatrician and got [...]

New Mom

What an adventure the last year and a half has been! The amazing journey into pregnancy and motherhood has taken my website into a new and exciting direction – stay tuned for our new focus at We Can Live Green on trying to live green while chasing kids, answering the phone, letting the dog out [...]

Before You Head Out on the Family Summer Vacation, Read This

Before you pack up the family and head out on your annual summer vacation, read this. We did a bit of math for you and calculated the cost of two summer vacations for a family of four. The results may surprise you.
 Amusement Park Vacation
Gasoline (5 tanks of gas for a 20 gallon tank)  =  approximately [...]

10 Ways to Save Some Green This Summer

For those of you who don’t know, WCLG published a book on how to save green while going green entitled, We Can (All) Live Green: Simple Steps to Save Money, Stay Healthy and Support the Planet. If you follow one tip per section of the book, we estimate a savings of $5,000. This is a very, [...]

We’re Back…and Better Than Ever!

Wow! It has been a long time since our last post! One baby and one book later, here we are.
We Can Live Green has had a hectic last year and a half with our founders having their first child and writing their first book. Ironically, the birth of their child and launch of the book were [...]

Greening Your Valentine

Want to wow your valentine and save the planet? Try a few of these gifts. They’re sure to impress.
Valentine’s Day. For most it conjures up fond memories of romance, chocolates, sweet cards, flowers… and a bit of pressure. We’ve all felt the pressure to get a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s gift without breaking the bank and (for [...]

Poudre School District – Greening Leader in 2007

If you are in need of a model school district for a greening initiative in your state, look no further. Poudre School District is leading the charge on greening initatives. With an energy conservation plan dating back to 1994, Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado has paved the way for like-minded schools.

A [...]

Auld Lang Syne…and Going Green in 2008

Who doesn’t love the sweet, reminiscent sound of Auld Lang Syne at the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year?
And who doesn’t love the promise of starting fresh in the new year?
I’ve always been a fan of the song (which roughly translated means “times gone by” – more directly, “old long since”) and [...]