Passing train in the rain

This train passed by over the trellis above us when we were headed to the park today.  Unfortunately there was a bit of a sprinkling of rain that came down, but the train was still a neat chance to snap some pictures.  And of course I had to make it into a GIF.

Eco-Tip:  When buying plastics look to ones that are BPA-free.  Bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to health issues on wide scale.  Many plastics on the market may contain BPA, so look for plastics that state on their packaging that it is "BPA-free".  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

Spark of Loves this Week: Jars, Goodies, Slushie, Corn, Mower, Pose, Flowers, Windmill, Sparkle, and Kitty

These Jars.

Because they have helped me save so much money when buying bulk items.

These Goodies.

Because Skylar got a grab bag and it contained everything I little girl would enjoy.  We laughed.

This Slushie.

Because I indulged in it this week and it was good.

This Corn.

Because I pulled it from the freezer on Monday and we had it for dinner.  It was yummy!

This Mower.

Because it's eco-friendly and I feel good about using it and Skylar thinks it's the neatest thing.

This Pose.

Because meditation is important, even in kids.  To find out more poses that are great for you and your children visit, Diary of a Yogi.

These Flowers.

Because they came from John and I still have them hanging.

This Windmill.

Because it was just begging for a story to be written about it.  You can read it HERE!

This Sparkle.

Because it was too pretty not to share.

This Kitty.

Because it seemed that she was almost standing guard over my books.  Meia loves to read! 

Eco-Tip:  When replacing flooring in your home, office, shop, or basement consider eco-friendly flooring such as bamboo, cork, or even reclaimed wood.  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

Wednesday Walks (5-1-2013)

Our Wednesday walk this week took us on a short little road trip down I5 and over to Corvallis.  We stopped off at a few areas along I5 to take in the views that were just amazing yesterday.  The sun shined all day and it almost felt like summertime was here already.  We also took a short cruise over to Corvallis and stopped off at Jim's Fruit Stand.  There wasn't a lot to pick from yet, but we could already see they were gearing up for a large crop to share with us all very soon.  Overall it was a great day!

I can see a showing of my Rain Lily peeking up through the ground in my front flowerbed too.  Spring has sprung here in Oregon and I can't wait till the heat hits up and we can start having outside time once more.

Wonderful Wednesday walk to take in the spring air and beauty.

Eco-Tip:  When it comes to cleaning don't overlook your indoor air quality.  Indoor air quality can be contaminated five times more than outdoor air (EPA), so with that knowledge be sure and equip your vacuum with a HEPA filter, use an air purifier, and clean with steam or nontoxic cleaners.  For this and other tips for going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.