Sylvania is challenging families to be more energy-efficient in their – 40 for the Future – Earth Day Challenge. I decided to get my family into the challenge – my whole family! I figure if I’m going to be making changes in our household, I want my sons to see the changes and understand (as best as they can) why [...]

I’m trying… I’m trying really, really hard. I’ve committed to Sylvania’s 40 Day Earth Day Challenge. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, SYLVANIA is challenging everyone to take energy-efficient actions at home and at work that, over 40 days. The goal is that it will add up to 40 million kilowatt hours. I hate to admit this, [...]

Sylvania’s “green” campaign to celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary kicks off today! It will run through the next 40 days… ending on Earth Day, April 22nd. Before I was a mother, I wasn’t the “greenest” woman in the world. I’ve tried to make some progress since becoming a mother – making conscious “green” decisions in our household as much, and [...]

Yes, I’m going to begin this post with those words, “When I was a kid…” But as we celebrate EARTH DAY, and its great significance, I can’t help but think back to the late 50′s and early 60′s and the impact that my parents and my teachers had on me and the way I view the world. I specifically remember [...]

I have always loved Kelly Ripa. Loved her. From her days as Hayley on All My Children, to seeing her nearly every day when I interned at ABC’s The View during the summer of 1999… to seeing her become Regis’ sidekick Monday through Friday on Regis and Kelly. She’s always been someone I’ve admired and just thought was wonderfully entertaining [...]

With Earth Day approaching, I’ve been scouring the internet for some amazing “green” boutiques.  I’ve had so many women email me asking me for specific places to shop.  That’s the easy part for me, so I’m glad you want me to share some of my favorite boutiques! Bohmo, a green boutique, is amazing. I think when it comes to fashion, [...]