Hello Kathy!
quick links exploring life, loves and a little bit of lunacy

 
Marmoleum.
 
I have it in my house and I love it!  You almost assuredly had it in your school when you were growing up and the janitors probably hated it.
 
But it didn’t look like this…

 
And the best thing is it’s environmentally friendly.  
“Made from renewable, natural ingredients, Marmoleum is a healthy choice for 
the environment and your [...]

Well this Roman Record Cuff bracelet is made from one.  And it’s $10.00.  What a fun Christmas gift…

This unique wrist cuff is made from part of a recycled vinyl record. It is basic black, so it goes with everything, and it is so cool to see the grooves in the record and know there is [...]

Interested in fair trade?  Here’s a site to search for fair trade certified products before you go out shopping.
Here’s more information from their website…
Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete [...]

Not sure what to do about all those plastic sandwich and snack bags you and your family are going through?
 
Try Reusies.  They’re not just for lunch either.  You can use them to replace plastic most of the time.
 
 
 
“Consumption
The EPA estimates 500 billion – one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. 
A typical school/work lunch contains [...]