It's April. Late April, and I still have nothing in the ground yet. Mostly because Chicago is being VERY tempermental with her weather, and mainly, because I'm just tired. We have started from seeds ... Read More about What’s In the Community Garden: 4/29
Malawi Reflections – 1 Year Later
Malawi seems so long ago, yet so close. It was this time a year ago that I was preparing to travel seemingly halfway around the world to help my local Habitat for Humanity affiliate build homes for a ... Read More about Malawi Reflections – 1 Year Later
Chicago Sights: Nature Cat Parties for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
My kids like Nature Cat just a little bit. If you haven't seen it, it's a brand new show that airs on PBS Kids and it's fantastic when it comes to everything nature, and Earth. Whenever the ... Read More about Chicago Sights: Nature Cat Parties for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
A Walk to the Mailbox
Any of you miss getting real letters? Or SENDING real letters? Yesterday during a session with my therapist, I talked about how much I miss walking to the mailbox. That simple activity ... Read More about A Walk to the Mailbox
Celebrating Earth Day with Mazda CX5
Celebrating Earth Day this year has been very special to me, and I'm happy to have partnered with Mazda in my efforts. This year, we decided to make a full effort in the days leading up to ... Read More about Celebrating Earth Day with Mazda CX5
Exploring Outdoors during Earth Month with PBS Kids
It seems that Spring has sprung, and just in time for Earth Month! The houseful of littles and I are partnering with PBS Kids to share how we have started embracing the beautiful weather here in ... Read More about Exploring Outdoors during Earth Month with PBS Kids