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We have been noticing this trend towards drought where we live. We sparingly use water, letting it “mellow if it’s yellow” and hand watering our veggie garden so just the “important” plants get the nourishment they need. But, our city kids have had a harder time adjusting to a water shortage. They beg for water fights, and the chance to…

Home & Garden

Eco Friendly Home Decor

PTPAApril 7, 2016

I have a secret super power. I can see potential in anything. From empty boxes to ribbons and string I can see so many possibilities. I hate to waste things, and love to have materials on hand for my next project. While other may see this super power as hoarding I like to think of is as thrifty. With…

Green Living

Natural vs. Organic: What’s the Difference?

PTPAFebruary 27, 2016

On a past shopping trip, I was once asked, “Can you tell me, is there a difference between the packages that say “Natural” and “Organic”?” Her cart was full of items that said “Natural” on the package but did not have a USDA Organic stamp. I think the labeling is deceiving from a consumer’s perspective but that is why we…

Green Living

Why Should We Analyze Our Beauty Products?

PTPAFebruary 16, 2016

Most days, I am a moisturizer and lip balm kinda gal but some days I do actually like to get dressed up a bit. On those days, I do occasionally wear make-up. Most women wear some sort of make-up. Today I thought I would tackle the topic of why we need to analyze the health and beauty products we use.…

Green Living Lifestyle

PTPA Blogaholics: Meet Amanda

PTPAJanuary 11, 2016

Hi y’all! My name is Amanda and I am so excited to be to be the Lifestyle, Green Living Contributor for PTPA. Let me tell you a little about myself….I am a 30ish stay-at-home/work-at-home mom of four! They are 8, 6, 2 & a newborn. I have two boys (my oldest & youngest) and two girls. They keep my life full…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us Lifestyle

It’s EASY being Green

PTPAApril 22, 2011

Kermit the Frog once said: “It’s not easy being green”. But that was a long time ago. In today’s eco-conscious world, families are discovering that it is easy to be green and are making many more efforts to become environmentally responsible. In our family, we aren’t ‘tree-hugging hippies’ but I can honestly say that we are very eco-aware (my kids…

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