There’s nothing quite like a morning walk at Heifer Ranch near Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s a chance to see meadows and rolling hills as far as the eye permits. Sometimes these settings are full of church youth groups gathered for inspirational classes. The landscape includes traditional homes from third world countries. It’s all […]
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My Frugal Run for the Roses
August 30, 2016
My Frugal Run for the Roses This post is in cooperation with Kroger. My opinions are always my own. My children’s recitals and concerts through the years have often inspired a run for the roses, as I sought special ways to recognize their hard work in gymnastics, choir or dance. Always on a tight budget, […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on August 30, 2016 in conscious consumerism, ecosystem, environmental, green frugal
Setting The Tone for a Happy Home
August 13, 2016
This post is in cooperation with Uncommon Goods. Why do you feel at home where you do? Is it the impressive architecture? The exact square footage? The color you chose to paint the walls? Chances are, there’s something about how you feel personally in your residential space that makes it home for you. This is […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on August 13, 2016 in Appalachia, conscious consumerism, home, made in the USA, sustainable
ShiftCon Inspires Green Living for the Mainstream
October 1, 2015
FREE newsletter sign-up! Ever feel all alone in your quest to feed your family well on a budget? Still feel like the only green family on your block? If you blog, do you wonder if your audience really gets the educational messages you want them to hear? Those are some of the challenges bloggers addressed […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on October 1, 2015 in conscious consumerism, green, Green Goes Mainstream, grocery
How I Killed the Kombucha & Other Green for the Mainstream Confessions
September 24, 2015
Have you tried kombucha lately? Apparently, people have been making the stuff for ages — an interesting concoction based on a glob of goo that creates a tasty fermented drink for your health. Now that modern science is confirming what some have known for centuries, drinks like kombucha are all the rage. I tried to […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on September 24, 2015 in agriculture, blogging, clean couponing, conscious consumerism, cooking, food
Southeast’s Sunsphere, Shiny Train, Cleaner Energy Choices for TVA
July 28, 2015
Taking the elevator to the top of the Knoxville’s landmark Sunsphere was the highlight of a downtown summer field trip for my family. The girls marveled during the short ride up that we’d be climbing so high, then they scouted for different Knoxville landmarks through the golden glass on the observation floor. I pointed out […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 28, 2015 in air, clean air, health, Healthy Families, parenting
Share Back-to-School Tips for a Smarter, Greener Year: #CleanCouponing Twitter Chat
July 23, 2015
Noticed how long the school supply lists are getting these days? Or how long your daughter’s wish list is for fashion items? Where do you draw the line? Are you missing easy opportunities to save? When should you consider splurging? What toxic traps should you avoid at back-to-school time? Just need to vent to other […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 23, 2015 in conscious consumerism, family, safer chemicals, safety, school
Five #CleanCouponing Back-to-School Tips for Parents & Students
July 21, 2015
This post may include affiliate or consultant links to help support this independently produced blog. Who’s ready for back-to-school time? You’ve settled into a summer routine, or maybe completely unstructured days of bliss. You’ve spent long hours at the pool. You let the kids sleep in late. You’ve celebrated the fireflies, the family visits, the […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 21, 2015 in education, health, Healthy Families, safer chemicals, safety, school
Why It’s Okay to be Your Own Unique Shade of Green
July 20, 2015
How green are you? I’d love to include your response in this short survey that aims to cover all shades of green! When I started this blog, I was mindful to not use the term “green” in the title for fear of alienating too many mainstream folks. I named the blog, instead, for my grandmother […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 20, 2015 in blogging, conference, conscious consumerism, education, organic, wellness, work-life balance
Celebrating the Summer Garden Zucchini Harvest
July 18, 2015
Warning, don’t try this at home. Squash can get heavy! My youngest had some heavy lifting to do when I picked zucchini a few days later than I should have. We have a lovely zucchini squash harvest, yet I missed them at their most perfect, tender stage. Notice below the difference in the squash fruits […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 18, 2015 in agriculture, cooking, food, garden, gardening, organic, recipe
