Yes, the kids are going back to school, the leaves will soon begin to change and a chill will be in the air...summer is ending. But that doesn't mean that you should stop wearing sunscreen. It is important all year round. You want a sunscreen that will provide you with great protection, but not harmful chemicals that will be absorbed by your skin. This is a great resource...put in your sunscreen to see how it rates or just find the top rated products for you and your family. www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen

So MANY apps! So little time!! Did you know that there is an app that will make your cell phone vibrate and sound an alarm when it is fully charged, so you can save $$? Now, that is cool! And there is another app that will track your driving habits and will actually let you know what you can do to drive more efficiently to save gas! Click here for the top 10 applications for living green.

Having previously lived in New York City twice, I understand the challenges of limited space, storage and the need to be REALLY creative so not to waste a single square foot. Check out this smart design in a 500 sq foot NY apartment! Click here to read the story on Tree Hugger. I mean, they even used each step on the staircase for drawers! I just LOVE smart and efficient design!

Ok, I am no expert in this area, but I am a protective mom of an adorable 1 year old boy, and I am loving this new crib mattress! It is from a company called "Nook Sleep". The other night, I had the opportunity to meet the company founders and they introduced me to the "Pebble Mattress".

Hello! I am currently looking for a passionate, talented person with a lot of positive energy to promote this website through social networking sites, the press, with "green" and health-conscious groups and at events.

On this Father's Day (Sunday, June 20), honor your father by helping another father by donating much needed items through Heifer International.

If you are planning on growing a veggy garden this Spring and Summer, raised garden beds are a great choice. They minimize the weeds, offer good irrigation and you will have fluffy, rich soil for healthy plants. The raised bed will also help to control the temperature of the soil, creating ideal conditions for your plants.

As you are pulling together your receipts to qualify for every last deduction you can get...remember if you did anything to your home to make it more energy efficient during the past year, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. For example, if you installed new Energy Star windows, you may be eligible for 30% of the total cost (not including installation), up to $1,500 cash back. Insulation, heating & AC systems, roofs, water heaters, and storm doors are other items that also qualify. Go to the US Dept of Energy's site to find out if you qualify.

Creating a garden oasis in your backyard, or just having a yard that isn't a barren waste land of weeds and broken concrete, can be challenging on a zero budget. But I am determined and I am looking for creative solutions.

It started out as the occasional weed wacking every other weekend in my yard, but now I'm a woman on a mission! I have a deadline and I'm getting down to work!