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Read Indeed and M&I bookdrive July 16, 2010
The 2nd annual Read Indeed book drive at M&I banks ends July 24th.
We hope to collect about 100,000 books this year.
Please help by donating today!
www.readindeed.org
Who knew Plymouth had a Bocce Ball League? July 8, 2010
Well, I didn’t know.
6 Courts exist at Plymouth Creek Center
August 1st-September 12 2010 is the season
763-509-5200
Read Indeed Event at the MOA- May 15th 2010 May 10, 2010
As you may remember, I do volunteer work with an organization called Read Indeed. Maria, our 9 year old founder, turned 10 this weekend. We are celebrating with a big event out at the Mall of America.
Nine-year-old Maria Keller started a nonprofit called Read Indeed in the hopes of collecting and distributing 1,000,000 books to needy kids by the time she’s 18. She’s approaching 300,000 books.
Here is what Read Indeed has to say… REMEMBER this is a great cause that recycle many books and reduce landfills by finding homes for books that individuals, old libraries and publishers no longer want.
To help raise money for Read Indeed, Barnes & Noble will also be hosting a book fair this Saturday, May 15 with the portion of the proceeds going to Read Indeed. You can use the code 10175664 when purchasing books, DVDs, CD, etc at any Barnes and Noble store or online on Saturday! Please pass the word. The money raised for Read Indeed helps pay for shipping of books to children throughout the world.
HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY TO EFGFmom!! May 5, 2010
Wow! I can’t believe it has been a year already. Time really does fly.
What have I accomplished?
EF: I am consistently NOT running the dry cycle on my dishwasher, I am making my own laundry soap, I use vinegar instead of fabric softnerners, I wash all my fruits and veggies to remove pesticides, and I am getting really good at recycling-both curbside and at local facilities.
GF: Well I hope those of you with celiac have enjoyed my food reviews. I know I have had fun searching for new product everytime I go to the store as well as stopping at stores I haven’t before. I am reporting back from the cities I visit about grocery stores and restaurants. I am eating gluten free!
Mom: I am reading more and about important things. I hope I am teaching my kids to follow their dreams. I hope I am helping you with some of your struggles. I am sharing my voice.
Back to School for the kids and back to reality for me April 12, 2010
Wow! I loved the 2 week Spring Break. But even better was coming home to green grass and birds chirping.
Kids are back to school today and I, well, I am back to reality. Grocery shopping, dry cleaner, health club, setting Send Out Cards appointments, etc etc etc.
Earth day is on 10 days away!!
I love Jamie Oliver and his revolution! April 7, 2010
great article… click here!
I spend a day a week at my kids’ school working in the cafeteria. Their school lunch program is considered an upgrade to other programs but I tend to question the portion sizes (or waste) for the younger grades and the amount of carbs that are allocated to each lunch (do you really need to serve garlic toast or breadstick with pizza????). Plus my 5th graders brings 2 snacks a day. Seriously, do they need to eat every 2.5 hours from the last time they started eating?
Give a little, do a lot February 28, 2010
This is the title of a book that sounds really cool to me.
The author finds a ton of ways to give a little and make a big difference to a non-profit organization.
Thanks to Wendy Smith for writing this book.
Lent and being Earth Friendly February 18, 2010
I am going to pick up all the trash and dog poop I see as the snow melts.
While out with my Lucy this week, I have been amazed at how much trash there is under all this snow.
And please please next put a flyer in my newpaper slot. They never make it into my house. They are either blown away or immediately recycled.
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