Life at a "Swell's" pace

Here in Oregon we are known for the land of wetness, but overall the rain is welcoming at times. As the rain poured down yesterday, Skylar and I couldn't help but feel a little bit shameful for being upset that it was raining. Currently in Oklahoma there are so many people that would be thankful for just a bit of rain over what they are dealing with and/or have dealt with the last few days. I can't imagine the pain, stress, and overall misery that many are feeling down south. So as we sat and watched the rain pour down, our hearts are broken for those in Oklahoma.

The rain of Oregon is no comparison to Oklahoma

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So as we sit and watch the rain fall here in Oregon, we are thankful that all we have to complain about is the rain.

Eco-Tip: When throwing out kitchen scrap make sure you throw them into your compost pile. This season your garden would love to have potato peels, lemon rinds, apple cores, etc. For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

Sometimes these.....

Turn into these and are a lot of fun! A lot of people look at dandelions as a burden in their yard, or even a pest, but we don't see them that way at all. The leaves of the dandelion are great to add to salads and the seed heads are fun to blow and watch dance in the wind.

Hopefully the next time you see a dandelion you will look at its benefits and enjoy that it picked your yard to live in. :-)

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If you want a fun project check this one out from MoonFrye. Painting with dandelions.

Eco-Tip: Consider commuting to work, school, or around town each day. Carpooling can not only reduce carbon emissions, it can actually save you money. For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.