If you’re tired of hearing the words “I’m bored,” unplug and get outside this weekend! According to a new report from the National Wildlife Federation, letting kids get dirty is actually good for them. “The Dirt on Dirt: How Getting Dirty Outdoors Benefits Kids” contains statistics stating that children who spend the better part of…
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Uniquely Green: eBay Demonstrates How Green Fits Your Lifestyle
Did you know… If everyone on the planet lived like the average American child, we’d need 5 planets to sustain them during their lifetime. The average cell phone user gets a new device every 18 months and in the US alone, more than 100 million cell phones are discarded each year. In North America, less…
Returning to Haiti to Provide Sustainable Technology Training
“Why are you going to Haiti? Aren’t you worried about your safety, the lack of infrastructure, and getting malaria and typhoid from going? How does this fit with your blog?” I was asked a lot of questions about my trip to Haiti prior to my January departure. My only objective was to see the country…
Haiti on My Mind: Returning to Teach Technology to Women
Since my trip in January, returning to Haiti is constantly on my mind. Now that I’ve answered DamDam Haiti’s question of “How can we get a computer to do what you do?” it’s time to show them what I do and how I do it. DamDam Haiti with the pink Asus netbook. Photo courtesy of @NatAyiti…
{re}Treat Designed to Help Working Mamas Get Their Groove Back
Confession: I’m a working mom in search of the elusive balance between career, family, and home. Friends who admire how I do it all don’t see that I’m like a duck- calm above water and moving like crazy trying to stay afloat amid the travel, work, managing a household, and family. My good friend, Stacey…
Experience Haiti Through Our Eyes: #Bloggers4Haiti via Video
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth billions. This video was put together by Everywhere and provides an inside look at our trip to Haiti. Its power comes from being put on the spot to talk about the things we were seeing and feeling about our experiences in this…
Toyota 100 Cars for Good: Nonprofits Invited to Apply!
Do you know a nonprofit that could benefit from a new car? Applications for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are now being accepted. For the second year in a row, this national philanthropic effort will provide 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winning organizations can choose what car they…
eBay Green: Resource for Living a Greener Life
If living a greener lifestyle was a New Year’s resolution, the new eBay Green site is designed to inspire “the world to buy, sell and think green everyday.” The easy to navigate site contains content from members of the eBay Green community (yes, that means you!) as well as seller resources, guest bloggers as…
Hearts from Haiti
Happy Valentine’s Day! As a San Francisco Bay Area girl, part of my heart is always in San Francisco but I’ve also become smitten with Haiti. There’s true beauty everywhere as you can see from these hearts, all of which were made in Haiti. The metal ones are made out of recycled oil drums, the beaded…
#Bloggers4Haiti Snapfish Photo Book Party
Sometimes it’s just nice to spend an afternoon catching up with friends. That’s what I got to do this weekend during our First Class Travel themed Snapfish party that Elena and I hosted to share our #Bloggers4Haiti travels with friends and fellow bloggers. We shared gorgeous photo books full of memories that truly made…
