ways to go green

Lately everyone is becoming more and more "green minded". A while back, my friend Trick Falls pointed to some sites that are showing simple ways for us all to take some practical steps in "going green". I am still learning and finding ways, so my steps may be baby steps. Here are a few of my favorite ways to go green:

1. using reusable bags at the store

2. taking my own bags to the library for books

3. reusing plastic bags whenever possible-my favorite, catching the juice pulp!

4. carpooling

5. reusing water bottles

6. composting

7. turning off lights when not in use

8. recycling

9. buying recycled products

10. learning more and more ways to help make this a better world for our kids

Memorial Day 2008

Today was a nice day for our family. We had my cousins bring my granny over to my parent's and my other grandparents made it over as well. My sister from across the ocean was even present today. Here are a few of my favorite things about today:

1. all my living grandparents were there

2. seeing my sister

3. the kids playing on the slip and slide

4. lots of good family and friends in attendance

5. chips and dip

6. brisket

7. fresh fruit

8. warm day outside and cool air inside

9. relaxing

10. a game of Scrabble to end the day

homeschool sports

It looks like my daughter will not be playing club sports. She is going to try out for the homeschool volleyball team. Here are a few of my favorite things about it:

1. cheaper

2. good experience

3. coaches who have played, some at high levels

4. good atmosphere

5. good sportsmanship

6. competitive

7. Christian environment

8. afternoon practices

9. new friends

10. fun

trade show accessories

It seems as if summer is a good time for conventions, trade shows and other special events. Here are a few of my favorite things about Camelback trade show displays:

1. one stop shopping for trade show exhibits , displays and trade show booths

2. find extras like truss, banner stands, table covers and table top displays

3. large variety

4. custom options available

5. graphic tents and canopies available

6. choose overhead and hanging displays

7. affordable

8. portable

9. great for any size business or show

10. items available for shipping today!

YMCA sports

My daughter is wanting to get into "club" sports. These are private sports clubs who practice a lot and play every weekend. I am good with all that, but not the prices!! I think I have appreciated YMCA sports a little more now! Here are a few of my favorite things about YMCA sports:

1. close to home

2. cheaper than private club sports

3. less demand

4. meet more people

5. shorter season

6. if you don't like the coach/team, it will be over soon enough and you can move on to another team

7. friendlier people

8. great place to get a first taste of a sport

9. open to nearly all ages

10. no Sundays

insurance for business

Something I had never thought about before is the need for insurance coverage by corporations and businesses. I am sure that like everyone else, they too look for the best rate and the lowest prices. I just came across a site that offers a look into insurance plans for businesses . Here are a few of my favorite things:

1. find the best rates and plans with an online quote

2. done anytime, anywhere at your convenience

3. competitive affordable insurance policies

4. lower your premiums

5. insurance policies from all major companies

6. insurance rates for upper level management

7. harassment discrimination protection

8. commercial policies for consulting agencies

9. quotes for small and medium sized companies

10. this quote service is offered free of charge

Magic Kingdom

It is so hard for me to choose my favorite attractions in Magic Kingdom. After our most recent trip, here are a few of my favorites:

1. Cinderella's Castle

2. Buzz Lightyear

3. Splash Mountain

4. Thunder Mountain

5. It's a Small World

6. Peter Pan

7. Swiss Family Robinson Tree House

8. Pirates of the Caribbean

9. Space Mountain

10. Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor

Epcot

After spending a day in Epcot, I was reminded of all my favorite things. There were still a few things I would like to have gone back and done. Here area few of my favorites:

1. Mission Space

2. Test Track

3. Journey Into the Imagination

4. sending an email home

5. Nemo ride

6. Soarin'

7. the boat ride in Mexico

8. cannelloni in Italy

9. pastries in France

10. Illuminations fireworks show

Hollywood Studios

Having spent the majority of the day at Hollywood Studios, we had time to find our favorite things. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Tower of Terror

2. Rock N Roller Coaster

3. Indiana Jones Stunt Show

4. Star Tours

5. Great Movie Ride

6. Lights, Motors, Action Stunt Show

7. Mickey Mouse

8. Honey I Shrunk The Kids playground

9. 50's Prime Time Cafe

10. Fantasmic