Monday, September 10, 2012

One of the things that has been on my to-do list lately is writing a letter to our preschool families.  I helped to implement a reduced-toxin cleaning program and it is finally in place!  One more check in the box for this month :)

Here is my letter:


Dear Cooperative Preschool Families,


In an effort to do our part for the environment, the preschool board has chosen to implement a reduced-toxin cleaning program.  It is also our goal to make the school environment healthier for students, staff and parents. 
Indoor air pollution is linked to asthma and is the biggest cause of school absenteeism from chronic illness.  In addition, air pollution often contains cancer-causing particles.
In an attempt to improve the school’s indoor air quality, we have chosen to reduce the amount of chemicals our children encounter on a daily basis.  We also sought a product that would have less impact on our waterways and environment.  After extensive research into cleaning alternatives we have chosen Bio Green Clean as substitute for bleach and Lysol.  Bio Green Clean is a non-toxic, plant-based formula that is hypoallergenic, fragrance free and safe for skin and lungs.  Additionally, this solution was not tested on animals and is biodegradable.
Various solutions of Bio Green Clean will be used throughout the preschool for a myriad of jobs.  Suggested uses, recipes for solutions and additional information about the product will be available in a binder at the school.
If you are interested in pursuing a reduced-toxin environment in your home or are curious about the product we have chosen, information about Bio Green Clean can be found here:  http://biogreenclean.com


We are looking forward to a healthier school year!




Happy reduced-toxin cleaning to everyone!

SAM I AM

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Mom's 31st

Today we took the Pinheads to the lake to have a bit of water fun.  Summer has gone so fast and we haven't had much good family time.  PinDad is working a ton and we are all spread pretty thin.  Tomorrow is my 31st birthday and PinDad is heading out for training for a couple of weeks which leaves me to party hardy with the Pinheads.

Time seems even more precious lately than it usually does.  It hits me everyday how fast the Pinheads are growing-up faster than I would like.  Each day I am forced to accept how tall they are, how much they have learned and how independent they are becoming.  Life has been so hectic lately that I haven't slowed down to appreciate them as much as I would like to.  I am trying hard to eliminate distractions in my life so I don't feel so hectic all of the time.

Today we slowed down :)