• I think mothering is a lifestyle. You live it. You breathe it. You are consumed by it every single day. There is no escaping it. There is no leaving it. The responsibility is utterly unbelievable. There are no breaks, no time outs, no days off and no moments of silence. (Between the Lines)
• Toothless grins
  Soft sighs.
  I could hold you forever.
  Sleepless nights.
  Crawling, standing, running.
  Coughs and colds
  Worrisome boo boos
  Is that a rash?
  (complete poem by Georgina John at This is Motherhood)
• Motherhood is Fullfilling (The Homeschool Diva)
• Motherhood means sacrifice and pain from day one of conception. But this pain and sacrifice brings forward a beautiful feeling in a woman after she finds that her children are happy and healthy. That is the only reward she desires from her children. And that is motherhood. (What is Motherhood?)
• Motherhood is having children who go from being totally dependent on you, to later bringing you grandchildren, who also love and adore you. Motherhood isn't easy, sometimes it is very difficult, but it is part of our nature as women. It is a gift that has been given to us, it is the sweetness of the child bringing you a dandelion or bouquet of wild flowers. It is the pictures you get to hang on your refrigerator, it is the hugs and kisses. It is the acceptance even when you don't always do things right. It is when you are the "best" mommy in the whole class. It is the love you get from kids, who are not even your own, but are wanting a mother's love. Thank you for being a foster parent or an adoptive parent.

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 Sustainlane this month has a great article on "Greening Your Exercise"

Climate Friendly Exercise: How to Green Your Routine

Posted on April 22, 2009
by Celsias - Premier Partner SustainLane Premier Content Partners are part of a growing network of publishers bringing you the very best green content from across the web.

To read more articles by this Premier Partner, follow the link at the end of this post.

How about taking an environmental initiative and giving your health and the environment the perfect gift by greening your exercise routine. 

 This article was contributed to Celsias by Trish Smith

How to Green Your Exercise Routine
According to an article in the New York Times the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds during the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That's a lot of extra "holiday cheer" for a person to gain in a one month period.

We know that the holidays are meant for giving, so how about taking an environmental initiative and giving your health and the environment the perfect gift by greening your exercise routine.

How to Green Your Exercise Routine
You may not think that a few simple actions can help you lose weight and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time, but if you follow these tips you'll be well on your way to a green exercise routine:

Try a Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important when you exercise so instead of buying a pack of bottled water and creating more plastic waste how about using a stainless steel or recycled water bottle that you can wash and reuse again.

Organic Eats
Get your energy boost with organic cereal and granola bars, or try a homemade smoothie by mixing organic yogurt, orange juice and fruit together in a blender. Organics do not involve pesticides and fertilizers that are energy intensive to produce. Some argue they are also better for your health.

Walk, Run or Ride a Bike
You don't need an exercise machine that uses electricity to help you burn calories. You can always get your green exercise by walking, running or riding a bike around a park or neighborhood. You can even take along biodegradable bags and pick up trash and recyclable aluminum cans along the way to help clean up your surroundings.

Dress the Part
Whether you need a sports bra, running shorts or workout sneakers you can always find clothing and accessories made from organic cotton, recycled fabric, bamboo and other natural ingredients. You should also donate your old workout clothes to thrift stores.

Plant a Garden
If you have a backyard with available space or know someone who does then you can get a weekly workout by planting a garden. All the digging, planting, watering and weeding will give you a great workout every time you visit the garden, plus you can eat your organic fruits and vegetables as a healthy meal! To be extra eco friendly you can reuse rainwater caught in a barrel to water the plants.

Save Water: Wash Your Towels Less
Most likely you are going to take a shower after a heavy workout. If you use a towel to wipe away sweat you don't have to wash it after its first use. Reuse the towel a few times more since you're going to take a shower anyways. This will help conserve water because you'll be using the washing machine less.

Natural Deodorants
Many deodorants contain harmful ingredients such as aluminum and formaldehyde, so freshen up after your hard workout by using deodorants made from all natural plant based ingredients. Also, make sure that the product is certified "cruelty-free" to prove that it has not been tested on animals.

You shouldn't practice these tips only during the holidays. You should make them a part of your daily eco lifestyle routine. You'll not only get in shape and help out the environment, but you'll also get a gift every day instead of on holidays.

We are also featuring items from our new "store" http://www.MerryMicrofiberNaturalCleaners.com that we opened it April.

MerryMicrofiberCloths: Chemical free cleaning products

• Microfiber Covered Sponges
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• Hands-Free Hand Soap
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Check out our Blog: www.MerryMicrofiberBlog.com for lots of "Green Living" Ideas!  

Inspirational Thoughts For the Month:  

"The foundation of our national character is laid by the mothers of the nation." Josiah Gilbert Holland 

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