From the mind of my Kayla…2

May 11th, 2010, posted in Kayla Says, Personal, Save the Wolves

“Who do we root for Kayla?”

” Team Jacob mommy, cuz wolves rule!”

Nightmare on Elm Street

May 7th, 2010, posted in Reviews

I was very excited when I heard this was coming out, I was a huge fan as a kid. Even went opening night. But I must say it just wasn’t the same without Robert Englund.  Also  I realized it struck a much more different nerve this time.  As a kid you were afraid to go to bed, now being an adult with a preschool child, I’m afraid to send my kid to school .  It was definitely a lot darker, and the story line seemed very rushed to me.  So I have to say if you are an old school Freddy fan, don’t go see this it will be a disappointment.

VS.

From the mind of my Kayla…

May 5th, 2010, posted in Kayla Says

So I ask Kayla today what she wants to be when she grows up…

” I’m going to be taller mommy and drink coffee.”

Yankee Candle and Carcinogenic Wax?

May 4th, 2010, posted in Uncategorized

After reading a very interesting article on Care 2 Health I proceeded to try and investigate Yankee Candles. On their site they refer to their wicks being only cotton(not lead), and also the use of essential oils.  However nothing states the type of wax used.

I sent an email to them:

Hello,

I tried to find info on the actual ingredients of your candles, and came up short on the actual candle wax itself. I do know you use the cotton wicks, and that you use essential oils etc, but what type of actual wax is used for the candles. (ie, the buttercream, vineyard, honeysuckel, watermelon,etc)

Thank you for your time,

~K~

The response:

Dear K,

Thank you for your inquiry. Because of the sensitive nature of the contents of the candles, we can only process requests for ingredients regarding allergies. In that case, we would request written documentation from your physician/allergist regarding the inquiry.

Please forward written correspondence to Yankee Candle Co., Customer Service, PO Box 110, South Deerfield, MA 01373.

Marian S.

Yankee Candle Loyalty Team

877-803-6890

www.yankeecandle.com

So I must say that doesn’t leave me feeling to good about using their candles now, with my trying to make my house healthy & green.  What about you?

WAKE UP WORLD!

May 3rd, 2010, posted in Uncategorized

A young 37-foot whale was found stranded in W Seattle, and according to Cascadia Research Collective, 50 gallons of stomach contents were sorted through. Most of it was real food – algae and other bits common to a gray whale diet – but also included were more than 20 plastic bags, small towels, surgical gloves, sweat pants, plastic pieces, duct tape, and a golf ball.

Seriously??  The world doesn’t owe you a thing, so stop walking around with that chip on your shoulder thinking it does. You however owe everything to the world, so clean up after yourself and get off your high horse and start giving back!

Thought of the Day ~

April 8th, 2010, posted in Personal

Quote i just read from writer Henry Miller: “In this age, which believes that there is a shortcut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest.”

How true when you think about it. I’m always trying to find the quickest way to lose that 5 pounds, or the quickest way to get stuff done to the house. How about you, what do you try to find the shortcut to? Did it work?

Howling Wolf Iphone Wallpaper

April 6th, 2010, posted in Save the Wolves, iPhone

VOTE For Autism support!

April 6th, 2010, posted in Autism

Just read my newsletter from Generation Rescue, and they are in the running for the Pepsi Refresh Project.  They are trying to win to be able to provide support to families who can not afford some of the expensive treatment that could help their children’s autism. Please go vote!    www.refresheverything.com/generationrescue

Its Autism Awareness Month

April 2nd, 2010, posted in Autism

Spread the word that it is Autism Awareness Month in April.  Wear blue today to show your support.  Lets help get the word out, so they can find the reason and the cure for this horrible disorder plaguing our youth.  Some great sites to check out for more information are:

www.autismspeaks.org

www.autism-society.org

www.generationrescue.org

Eclipse Official Trailer FINALLY!!!

March 11th, 2010, posted in Reviews