tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.comments2023-06-25T05:33:39.756-07:00Mother Earth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-23715244585302476082013-01-28T19:29:01.261-08:002013-01-28T19:29:01.261-08:00great post. i love to collect old metal lunch boxe...great post. i love to collect old metal lunch boxes too. here is a very useful guide with images, descriptions and values to each one http://www.greatestcollectibles.com/lunchbox-price-guide/ hope its helpful. GreatestCollectibles.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135833276680551694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-34045654460423415712010-11-29T13:09:42.288-08:002010-11-29T13:09:42.288-08:00That is beautiful!That is beautiful!LeslieMinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408862205902341547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-32532799287622175062010-11-06T01:20:30.883-07:002010-11-06T01:20:30.883-07:00We try to buy biodegradable bags for our Chamberla...We try to buy biodegradable bags for our Chamberlain... have had good luck buying them at Petco.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040055360519489697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-82209742624834850002010-10-19T07:34:47.121-07:002010-10-19T07:34:47.121-07:00Well, you learn something every day -- who knew le...Well, you learn something every day -- who knew leaf blowers were so evil?Bevin Conn Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837032715501860077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-77453634357231449122010-09-30T09:58:17.983-07:002010-09-30T09:58:17.983-07:00I totally remember that Indian -- he was a serious...I totally remember that Indian -- he was a serious buzzkill during Mary Tyler Moore! You're right, we've come a long way but still have a VERY long way to go. That said, I for one, could use a bridge night every now and then...!bevin wallacehttp://bevinwallace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-4552644072593713972010-09-29T17:39:46.477-07:002010-09-29T17:39:46.477-07:00Authors Note: My mom just asked me if I wrote the ...Authors Note: My mom just asked me if I wrote the story about bridge night. She said, "It sounded just like us until you got to the coffee and styrofoam cup which Barry would never have thrown out of the car!" SO, I want to be perfectly clear that my dad did NOT litter, although so many people did back then. That's why I avoided saying the above was "my memory." Don't want to give my dad a bad name, but didn't want to make it sound like other people were littering, just not my perfect family. :-)Carole Brandt-Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225601305033061356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-59842431193905533872010-09-25T20:48:32.218-07:002010-09-25T20:48:32.218-07:00Such good tips, thanks. Another great place to ge...Such good tips, thanks. Another great place to get flatware is restaurant supply stores. Even new flatware through these online restaurant supplies stores is $2-3/dozen forks. You can buy used stuff for even less. We purchased tons for our school.Carole Brandt-Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225601305033061356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-64672865147730547652010-09-25T19:49:46.543-07:002010-09-25T19:49:46.543-07:00This super smart friend of ours, Julie Bobo, buys ...This super smart friend of ours, Julie Bobo, buys flatware at yard sales for next to nothing. Those are the forks and spoons that go in the lunches. If they don't come back, it isn't the end of the world. I've been buying the flatware made of corn, sugar or saw grass (totally biodegradable) for birthday parties. There's always extra. That's the flatware we use on the go. Then it goes into the compost. Same deal with plates, bowls and cups. I have been using wax paper bags for things that are too yucky to go in the cloth sandwich or snack bags. A great alternative to plastic. And I have been trying to buy many less pre-made snacks. Instead, I pop a batch of (organic) popcorn or use up those zucchinis making cookies or muffins and they go in for a treat. Also, I put up a TON of jellies this summer. One of my favorite uses, I make oat bars with whichever jelly or combo sounds good. In the end, I know exactly what my kids have been eating and I'm not kvetching over spending $3 on a tiny bag of cheesamawhosits. That's my 2 cents.Crunchy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600705383346252815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-21767271458918711472010-09-23T19:28:31.280-07:002010-09-23T19:28:31.280-07:00Yes, the reusable sandwich and snack bags are grea...Yes, the reusable sandwich and snack bags are great. And cute too. We use "LunchSkins" by 3 Green Moms. Gotta love the "3 green moms" part. Geniuses. Reuseit.com has lots to choose from.Carole Brandt-Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225601305033061356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-50792312182659339232010-09-21T11:24:29.947-07:002010-09-21T11:24:29.947-07:00Great blog and great post! My friend Leslie sent m...Great blog and great post! My friend Leslie sent me over. We try to be as waste-free as possible at mealtimes -- and my kiddo's school has breakfast, lunch, and "supper" (a late afternoon snack), so it adds up. One treasure we've found is a reusable sandwich bag. Unlike cloth napkins (what I used to wrap sandwiches in), the bag keeps moisture in and wipes clean. The current issue of Working Mother magazine features some cool choices, for those who are interested.Jessica @Vegbookshttp://vegbooks.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-65424305283991605772010-09-21T10:56:55.442-07:002010-09-21T10:56:55.442-07:00Thank you for the great tips! You both have great...Thank you for the great tips! You both have great blogs -- very informative! I bought both my kids water bottles to take to school everyday and they use them. No more plastics bottles for us. I will definately try the eggplant receipe!LeslieMinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408862205902341547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-57411005619211288162010-09-21T07:35:08.099-07:002010-09-21T07:35:08.099-07:00I love your blog and all the great resources for r...I love your blog and all the great resources for reducing lunch waste! We've had really good luck with those CamelBak bottles, and my husband loves his Kleen Kanteen (I don't know why. but I can't get into drinking out of metal). However, I would not buy a Sigg bottle. I think that company betrayed our trust and, even though, their products NO LONGER contain BPA, I can't support them. I threw out several (very expensive) of the old Sigg models and I can't forgive them for that!bevin wallacehttp://bevinwallace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-76795623536799223412010-09-20T14:12:27.417-07:002010-09-20T14:12:27.417-07:00I subscribe to this blog by email (just to be sure...I subscribe to this blog by email (just to be sure it works) and when I got my emailed version, the photos of the products were missing. Sorry about that subscribers. If anyone knows how to fix this in the future, please let me know.<br />THANKS.Carole Brandt-Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225601305033061356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-46256299919363162262010-09-08T17:26:37.075-07:002010-09-08T17:26:37.075-07:00You made me cry. Beautiful. I'm so with you....You made me cry. Beautiful. I'm so with you. I've always searched for community. Still am. And the closest I get is the community of mothers. Today at the park, talking about canning and gardening and eating local and running to our kids when they needed us. Keep going. Your writing style is captivating, your message right on!!Crunchy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600705383346252815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-55339123998098342942010-08-30T21:16:11.157-07:002010-08-30T21:16:11.157-07:00Whole foods now carries nylon little sacks that yo...Whole foods now carries nylon little sacks that you can place sandwiches in or chips. You can rinse them out every night and use them over and over again. I have purchased many small stainless steel tin canisters at Elles market, but recently they did not carry them anymore. I have not used a plastic bag now for any packaging for several years now. With all the options out there to package food there is no reason to every use a plastic bag for packaging food.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034829715571602227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-6635488822160985562010-08-28T13:39:18.758-07:002010-08-28T13:39:18.758-07:00This is great Carole, can't wait to read your ...This is great Carole, can't wait to read your next installment!<br />Meganmegoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15229398373779357274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-72578243642617215632010-08-26T08:03:21.110-07:002010-08-26T08:03:21.110-07:00Great blog! Congrats!!
Question: How will you fi...Great blog! Congrats!!<br /><br />Question: How will you fill in the blank "I am a__________" when Riley and Gracie are grown and out of the house?<br /><br />Barry Brandt (aka Dad)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338699364628984391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-49423258665858498792010-08-25T15:53:21.648-07:002010-08-25T15:53:21.648-07:00I love this!! So poignant too as many of us moms ...I love this!! So poignant too as many of us moms feel like we lose ourselves to motherhood sometimes. Who am I? Someones mom, someones wife. Nice to find ourselves among other women. <br /><br />Way to go Carole. Keep em coming!!! D. D.D. D. W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01250791875454466894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-55813634328152687622010-08-25T07:37:15.188-07:002010-08-25T07:37:15.188-07:00I have followers! I have followers! I feel like S...I have followers! I have followers! I feel like Steve Martin in The Jerk, when he gets his name in the phone book. Thank you all for your positive comments. It's just the inspiration I need.Carole Brandt-Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225601305033061356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-50338701394063418332010-08-24T21:31:02.895-07:002010-08-24T21:31:02.895-07:00Carole, love it....way to be a messenger and a voi...Carole, love it....way to be a messenger and a voice for all us "Moms".<br />I am happy to follow along with you. Your experience with loosing Emma every Mom can identify with and the sense of relief and appreciation you had of this total stranger "Mom", I so get.<br />Blog on sister!!Melissa Mangumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841992118466613076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-88667476628784415892010-08-24T21:12:36.370-07:002010-08-24T21:12:36.370-07:00Carole -- you cease to amaze me! You are an amazin...Carole -- you cease to amaze me! You are an amazing Women, Mother & Sister! I am proud to be a follower. Thank you for creating this blog to allow us to share ideas and thoughts so we can all contribute towards saving our environment. I look so forward to reading this!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842833724748784368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-50051127255222301302010-08-24T20:38:10.884-07:002010-08-24T20:38:10.884-07:00You amaze me Carole! You have such a way with com...You amaze me Carole! You have such a way with communication and on top of that are willing to put yourself out there - you go girl. Was looking for a few minutes of escape tonight and what a delightful surprise you gave me. Thanks. Be proud Carole. Type on Siser!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516279707585037114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-24917420448999604552010-08-24T20:37:05.408-07:002010-08-24T20:37:05.408-07:00You are MY PEOPLE! So impressed. Can't wait fo...You are MY PEOPLE! So impressed. Can't wait for more. JenJenny from the Blockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840606222301363535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-68631653893564285552010-08-24T20:32:53.753-07:002010-08-24T20:32:53.753-07:00Awesome Love! You did it and now this is just the ...Awesome Love! You did it and now this is just the beginning of a huge movement toward mothering our earth. I just know it...and I am your biggest follower!brad.finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759985477362330882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303826233984934815.post-66980306389155098382010-08-24T19:50:34.853-07:002010-08-24T19:50:34.853-07:00Yay!!! Congrats on your blog, Sister! I love it! I...Yay!!! Congrats on your blog, Sister! I love it! I know you have a lot to say, and I can't wait to read every word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com