Baby Blanket Dilemma

I wanted to knit a blanket for a friend's baby. So I did.

But this is awfully pink for THOR. So I decided I'd make a better blanket for him.

This is how I did it.

I know even my fingernails match this green. That wasn't planned. Guess I'm greener than I ever thought.

This nail polish color is actually called Shrek...no wonder I LOVE it!

Now I'm just hoping Thor and his Mama like it :D fingers crossed.

ECOwomen.net Give Away

Check it out here. It's the ECOwomens' birthday and they are celebrating by giving away gifts - how's that for inovative?

Earth-Friendly Friday

My Son, Jake, with Nathan Fillion (both played Captain Hammer)


(Jake in costume for the musical-Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog-he performed in here in town)

I did a post over at ECOwomen.net and I'm hoping you'll hop over there and take a peek. I'm hoping these photos will be a little tease to entice you over there to see Nathan Fillion, who starred as Captain Hammer in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog, Firefly, Buffy and Castle.

Let me know what you think, if you do.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Ruby Tuesday

Have you ever wanted to go green...? How 'bout red--like a red-head? Well, this is a 'toon my son did for a friend of mine who blogs over at ECOwomen.net. Pop on over and get some tips on how to help protect the planet.

Plus, remember it's Ruby Tuesday. So celebrate by reading a few fun blogs.

Earth-Friendly Friday

Compost made EZ

Why fill up the landfills and then have to go buy garden soil--when you can use your leftover table scraps and grass clippings to make your own soil.

"Gardeners know the best dirt", at least that's what people say, but I'd say "Gardeners soil themselves".

I hate to call rich organic materials mere "dirt". It sounds so much better as "soil". And, if you want to make some of your own, all you need is some garbage or leftover fruit and vegetable trimmings. Don't use meat or dairy products - they attract rodents. All living things will decompose and to help it along its way to becoming that rick, dark, crumbly mixture of organic material gardeners are always searching for, you simply need to mix one to two parts carbon-rich materials ("browns") or fall leaves with ("greens") grass clippings or left over fruit and vegetables.

You can start by keeping a jar by the sink, with a nice lid to keep the "aroma" inside the jar. Toss your coffee grinds, peels and other "waste" into the jar. When the jar is full take it outside to a bin and dump the organic material inside. If you can turn the materials, with a pitchfork, that will help accelerate the process. And keep the mixture damp, by simply adding a little water - think of it as "watering your garden" in process.

It takes a while for the materials to turn into soil but it's worth it. You'll be creating great garden material and saving the planet at the same time.

And, if you're looking for someplace to put all that wonderful, rich, soil - check out ECOwomen.net to see how to B.Y.O.B. Build-Your-Own-Bed, your own Garden Bed.

ECOwomen Blogiversary Contest

Check out the all week-long giveaways over at ECOwomen. Prizes will be given out every day this week. Don't miss this opportunity to win Earth-Friendly prizes and more!

CONTEST: ECO-friendly prize

Pop on over to post a comment on ECOwomen.net and you just might win an ECO-friendly prize.

Here’s the important part of this new adventure: The eco-merchandise is NOT going to line the Eco Women’s pockets with money. Oh no, the Eco Women are using any profits for the greater good and will be donating earnings to non-profits that actively work to save Planet Earth. So, even if you don't win, you might want to check out some of the ECO-gear here.

Sidebar Info

So . . . has anyone noticed my sidebar lately?

Is it a plane?

Is it a frog?

Or is it a bird?

Nope, it's just ECO women spreading the word.

We're trying to Help Captain Planet - he's our HERO
We're trying to bring pollution down to ZERO.

That's why I've added a few supertoons to my lineup. These are every day women working to help people find ways to stop pollution by recycling, reducing and reusing.

I hope some of you will check out the website: ECOwomen.net.

And, if you have any earth friendly tips, please leave them in the comments section. Thanks all my sustainable cyberbuddies.