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Hi, so glad to find a group with an interest in raising their children without putting such a strain on the environment. I have a six month old daughter who I want to grow up knowing how important it is to take care of the earth.

Hi eco-mamas I am looking forward to sharing ideas about eco-friendly choices we can all make for our kids everyday.

Hi, I’m glad to be here. I make green living products and love to find places that I can get new ideas. I look forward to reading your ideas.

Edible Play Dough!! It’s fun, safe and healthy. Combine a cup of smooth peanut butter, a cup of rolled oats, 3/4 cup of powdered milk, and 1/2 cup of honey to make an edible play dough. Adults and kids alike can sculpt (and eat!) to their heart’s content. When not in use, store the dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Something I think is an awesome idea is to make a book shelf out of old books! How creative and fun. http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=98846.0

You can travel and help support the National Parks system at the same time! Book your trip at NationalParks.org and Expedia will donate 50% of its profits to the National Parks Foundation!

Vero Beach Hotel and Spa, Vero Beach, Fla.: This Green Seal-certified beachside resort not only makes great efforts to save water and energy, but also rewards guests for doing their part, including offering parking discounts for hybrid vehicles
verobeachhotelandspa.com
772-231-5666).

Read about 10 other eco-friendly destinations below:

http://www.centredaily.com/2010/09/08/2195607/eco-friendly-travel-destinations.html#ixzz1KHCfk5hA

So Megan… How’s that baby doing? I had a new one too!

Why not visit Iowa? Look at this cool B&B.
Mandolin Inn Bed & Breakfast http://www.mandolininn.com
The Inn gets its name from the unusual leaded and painted glass window on the first landing of the grand oak staircase. The window pictures Saint Cecelia, patron saint of musicians, holding a mandolin. From the glazed tile roof of the turret to the mosaic floor of the veranda, every aspect is richly detailed and beautifully crafted. Begin your day with a gourmet breakfast as sumptuous as the room in which it is served. The dining room of the Mandolin Inn is thought by many to be the most magnificent in Dubuque. An artist has painted a fantasy forest above the oak paneling. The beveled glass china cabinet stretches from floor to ceiling on one wall. The superb fireplace, detailed with Italian tiles, rests in the corner.Pampered visitors relax at day’s end in the parlor or music room. In fair weather you may enjoy refreshments on the veranda. Our guest rooms are meticulously decorated and a perfect place to kindle (or rekindle) romance. Each room is uniquely furnished and decorated with beautiful period antiques. For year-round comfort, all rooms are provided with queen sized beds (one room with a King-sized bed), down comforters and central air conditioning.Telephone, wireless internet access, cable television, VCR/DVD, radio, books and stereo are accessible to all guests. Within walking distance of the Mandolin Inn are three colleges and numerous cultural attractions, shops and restaurants. During your stay you are within easy driving distance of a myriad of sites and activities which are sure to be of interest. Some of these are: the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; indoor waterpark; Crystal Lake Cave; the fabulous National Mississippi River Museum; Mississippi River Cruises; Riverboat gambling; Greyhound racing; The Dubuque Museum of Art; Horse Drawn carriage tours of historic Dubuque; Fenelon Place Elevator – the world’s shortest, steepest scenic railway for magnificent views of the Tri-State area; Park Farm Vineyards and Winery; the Dyersville Antique Toy Museum; the Field of Dreams movie site; and historic Galena and its multitude of antique shops and art galleries. Golf, downhill and cross country skiing are available, along with the Heritage Bike and Hiking Trails and the Shenadoah Horseback Riding Center.

My husband and I would like to take a trip to CA this year and travel up and down the coast. Does anyone have any suggestions for a great B&B near Napa or Monterey? Also, recommendations for eco-friendly establishments are always appreciated! I’m starting my research now – so any tips or advice you can share with me and our group will be greatly appreciated!