Creating a Greener Family: Apple Sauce

Creating a Greener Family: Apple Sauce: "As I contiune to look at the food in America and what I have at home, I didn't even think about Apple Sauce. Apple Sauce is one of those foo..."

Apple Sauce

As I contiune to look at the food in America and what I have at home, I didn't even think about Apple Sauce. Apple Sauce is one of those foods that kids love, well my two do and since my son doesn't like to bite into an apple it is a way for me to get him to eat it. Well a light bulb went off yesterday and I have been feeling stupid ever since. Why not make my own apple sauce. I think because it is so easy to pick up at the store I have never thought about making it. Well it is so easy to make and the kids said it was the best they had ever tasted.

Recipe:
Local apples. Take the kids to pick out their own.
A little sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Bring to the boil and then simmer until ready.

Give it a try.

Food in America

So I was at the store the other day watching what the lady in front of me was buying. Something I do alot while I'm waiting my turn. I look to see what people get and try to work out what they are going to cook, and sometimes wonder if people do it to me.  We listen to all the talk about what is going into our food and how we are not eating right and then we still go on to buy prepared box food, which is what I see the most of.  We color our cheese as we are used to seeing it yellow or orange and not the real color of white. We think eating and drinking diet will help instead of just eating less. Why????? Why don't we just make food the good old fashion way and enjoy being in the kitchen. It doesn't take long. In fact I can get a dinner on in 10 minutes and be sitting down at the table eating in about 30 minutes. AS the new year starts I hope we all make a difference in what we are doing to ourselves. 

Green Toys Review

Since I gave my kids some more green toys for Christmas. I thought it was a good time to write a review from what my kids had to say. First of all they were so happy to be getting something Mommy sells. Their little faces were all excited when they open their presents. My son got the Tugboat and jumped up to hug me. He said this is very cool and I can pour water over my head to get the shampoo out and it will not go in my eyes. So true and great if you have kids that hate having their hair washed.  Next my little girl got the tea set. She has played with it since Christmas day. Every room I go into she has it set up ready for a tea party. Her words were "you told me I would get one for Christmas and I love it. THANK YOU MOMMY!"
Now when you buy green toys you will notice they come straight out of the box. No tags or wires, no kids saying open it, open it. Plus you can recycle the box.

Christmas and the New Year

As 2010 comes to an end. I can only look forward to what 2011 is going to bring. What are your plans? We have almost been in our new (old) farm house for a year. The spring will bring planting and cleaning up under the trees and around the pond.  But before that it will be cold and spending time inside researching new and different ways to help us reduce waste and live off our land.  When we brought this place lots of stuff was left behind. Most of which we have been able to recyle. We still have a long way to go to get it the way we would like. Merino Moms has had a great first year and we are looking forward to finding more ways and products to help you and us out.

  Happy Holidays enjoy your family and friends.

Cleaning Products

You know we all use cleaning products and as long as it cleans the way we want, we don't really think about what we put on that surface or what our skin is expose to. Think about it. If you knew you were eating something that was going to make you sick would you continue to eat it. So why do we continue to use cleaning products that clearly state they have poison in them. We teach our kids to not open bottles or go near those products. However we use them to clean our homes. Why????? I know sometimes people look at the price and think they cost more so I'm not going to try it, but they are designed to let you use less. LESS is MORE and better for you and your kids. Just buy one product and try the difference. I remember the first time I used the lotion and how good my hands felt and how good I felt for not using nasty chemicals. Let me know how it works for you...................

The Holidays

Well I have not been thinking about writing lately. I have been cooking for Thanksgiving and shopping for Christmas.

Are you staying home for Christmas?  This is the first year in our new (old) home.  I hope the kids get a white Christmas as they have lots of hills to sled.  I was watching on the news the other night about a guy that has completely worked out how to run his Christmas lights by the wind. I love it.  He did it to save money but want a good way to help the environment.   It is all the little things we can do to save money and help the environment.  Make sure you turn the light out when you leave the room.  Make a list of all the things you need to do and only make one trip.  Some of this saves money and gas, but I always think we go through life and don’t think about our time. When you make several trips what about the time you are away from your family…………………