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Gluten-Free Goodness From Udi’s
Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by caryn Up until a few years ago, there wasn't a lot of discussion regarding gluten intolerance and celiac disease. People I know suffered and underwent a series of tests before being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to completely eliminate gluten from my diet. Yet, the alternative, suffering with uncomfortable and de... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Spinach Artichoke Dip
Published on Monday, October 17, 2011 by caryn We're right in the midst of football season and we know plenty of couples who's husbands have a regular date with the television on Sunday afternoons. When we lived in LA, a group of us would take turns hosting the other couples at our homes for informal Sunday afternoon football gatherings. We'd each bring a dish and the women would chat while the men cheered and... Read More » -
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The Sustainability of Glass *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Mary Gardner! For the past few years, my husband and I have been mindful of plastics. We've almost completely eliminated plastic water bottles (apart from when we're traveling and finding filtered water is difficult), opting for reusable and glass whenever possible. I carry a supply of reusable bags in my trunk and... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Back to School…Eco-Style ...
Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners: Vicki Wurgler, Jenn S, Donna K, Laura Emerson! [caption id="attachment_26281" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Photo Credit: hortongrou "][/caption] While we're still enjoying warm summer days at the beach, the back to school season is nearing. Even in our own household, things will be different this ... Read More » -
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Summer Energy-Saving Tips
Published on Thursday, June 30, 2011 by caryn June flew by, and with it went the temperate weather that we always get here in Southern California. June Gloom is gone and in it's place are temperatures well into the 80s and 90s. During the spring and fall months, we rarely use air conditioning. We simply open windows if it's warm and ensure that the blinds are closed during the time when the sun's heat is at... Read More » -
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Forward with Ford: A Look At Trends and The F...
Published on Monday, June 27, 2011 by jason My wife may not admit it often, but I am an integral part of her site. Usually, I'm in the background, from shooting video and editing to coding and design. And that is about all I have time for, with my own very demanding job, forget starting my own blog! But occasionally, I go to events and write about something that she wouldn't otherwise have time to cover. So the... Read More » -
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Eco Pick of the Week: CamelBak Groove *Giveaw...
Published on Monday, June 13, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Zoe! Congrats! Several years ago, I made the decision to stop purchasing bottled water. Not only is the plastic harmful to our environment, the water has not been proven to be any safer than tap water (Environmental Working Group). At home, we use a water pitcher that contains a filter, so that we... Read More » -
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Eco Pick Of The Week: Mrs. Meyer’s Clea...
Published on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by caryn A few years ago, I found it very difficult to find safe, sustainable skin care and cleaning products for our family. These days, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. While I definitely have my favorites, I'm always open to trying new eco-friendly products to see if there might be something that works more effectively for our family's needs, is more affor... Read More » -
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Coco’s Organic, Fair Trade Coffee *Give...
Published on Thursday, May 26, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is kolpin. Congrats! Before you take a drink of your morning cup of java, you may want to think about the farmers and their families and how they are affected by current industry practices. These farmers receive wages that are not even sufficient to cover the cost of production, resulting in poverty an... Read More » -
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An Introduction To Fair Trade
Published on Monday, May 9, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Brian E. Congrats! So what is fair trade? I've been asked that question on numerous occasions and how the concept fits in with green living. The simple answer is that Fair Trade products come from farmers and workers who are justly compensated for their work. Fair Trade USA is "a non-profit orga... Read More » -
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Eco-Friendly Crafting With Kids *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, May 6, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jacob. Congrats! [caption id="attachment_23883" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: flaivoloka"][/caption] With the weather warming up, my children and I are excited about exploring the museums, parks, and family-centered venues here in Southern California. ... Read More » -
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Inexpensive Kid-Friendly Outdoor Activities *...
Published on Thursday, April 28, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Suzanna60. Congrats! [caption id="attachment_23685" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: thadz"][/caption] In our highly digital age, it's often a struggle to limit our overall screen time. While my son does play the occasional game, it's not something we're in the h... Read More » -
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Earth Day 2011
Published on Friday, April 22, 2011 by caryn It's Earth Day, and I spent the day taking care of the teeniest babies in Orange County. They are the children...teenagers...adults who will be living on this Earth in the coming years. What I am doing to the Earth today matters for these teeny, tiny babies. I like Earth Day because of the awareness it brings to eco-issues like sustainability and conservation. ... Read More » -
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How to Educate, Inspire, and Involve Your Chi...
Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Kristie! At almost four years old, my son knows a little bit about recycling and waste. He's too little to understand the specifics of why we eat what we eat or use what we use, so we're mostly teaching by example, in hopes that he'll grow up respecting the earth's resources. [caption id="attachment_23688" align="a... Read More » -
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Earth Day Essentials For Moms and Tots *Givea...
Published on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by caryn Each year around this time, I evaluate how our family is doing in the area of sustainability. While we definitely think we're doing our part to reduce, reuse, recycle, and live a healthy lifestyle, there is always more that we can do. Since a large part of our carbon footprint comes from the stuff in our life, I'm always looking for eco versions of products we use... Read More » -
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A Greener Way to Dye Easter Eggs
Published on Saturday, April 16, 2011 by caryn I've been dyeing eggs for over 30 years without giving the age-old tradition a thought. As I deepen my shade of green living, I am rethinking this tradition because I have a difficult time wasting perfectly edible eggs. Traditional egg dying kits contain dyes which may be linked to hyperactivity in children, and therefore render a dozen or more boiled eggs inedibl... Read More » -
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A More Sustainable Easter
Published on Saturday, April 16, 2011 by caryn With Easter and Earth Day falling within the same month, I thought I'd venture along the road of sustainability for my children's baskets this year. While we believe that Easter is much more than bunnies, eggs, and candy, we have decided to celebrate with egg hunts, a family meal, and a basket while reinforcing the true meaning of the holiday within them. For mos... Read More » -
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Simple Ways To a Greener You! *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, April 15, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Susan Varney, our winner! [caption id="attachment_23690" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: benipop"][/caption] Throughout the month of April, we're celebrating Earth Month here on Rockin' Mama with simply tips for living greener. Earlier this month, I talked about incorporating organics into your... Read More » -
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Sustainable Snacking *Giveaway*
Published on Thursday, March 31, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Clarissa, the winner! One of the unexpected good things that have resulted from my son's food allergy diagnosis is our virtual elimination of packaged foods. You'd be amazed at how many cookies, crackers, breads, and the like contain dairy, eggs, and/or soy. Since my son wouldn't be a preschooler if he didn't enjoy snackin... Read More » -
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Sustainability In The Real
Published on Thursday, March 31, 2011 by caryn The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope. -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) Sustainability has traditionally been defined by "policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (EPA). I often hear the term used by companies whose practic... Read More »
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