save-the-date: FAMILY DAY in the Miami Design District this April 10th

Save-the-Date Saturday April 10th from 12 - 4pm
FAMILY DAY in the Miami Design District, Miami

    

Countdown to Earth Hour 2010

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

From the Best Baby Organics Team 

Today is the day you have to wear the color Green or you'll get pinched! But did you know that the holiday is named after Saint Patrick (circa AD 387-461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland? It began as a purely Christian holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture. It is a public holiday on the island of Ireland; including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is also widely celebrated in places where there are large numbers of Irish immigrants and their offspring - this includes Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Montserrat, among others. (information taken from Wikipedia.com). Whatever you do today to celebrate, Best Baby Organics wishes you the luck of the Irish!

what's more energy efficient? idling or turning off and restarting your car

If you ever wondered this, here's the answer:
(thanks SustainLane's Greenbusters!)

Idle Cars are the Devil's Playground

Myth: It takes more energy to restart a car than it does to leave it idling.

Conclusion: BUSTED.

Truth: For every two minutes a car idles, it uses the same amount of gasoline it takes to travel one mile, says the California Energy Commission (CEC). More than ten seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting the engine.
Bottom line? Turn your car off.
More idling related tips from the CEC:

• Idling is not an effective way to warm up your car. Driving the vehicle is the best way to do this.
• Excessive idling can actually harm your car. Fuel residues build up on cylinder walls, damaging engine components and increasing fuel consumption.
• Some people mistakenly believe that continually restarting their cars will lead to excessive wear on the battery and starter motor. Wear adds about $10 a year to the cost of driving, which is less than the extra cost of gas your car likely uses when idling.

Images from the Mom Day Miami Event

The Mom Day Miami event was presented by HappyandHealthyMom.com

Moms to be and new moms enjoyed a day of pampering

with massages, reiki or acupuncture sessions 

plus a yoga class and the chance to learn how to do their own facials

Best Baby Organics was there with a vendor table with
great products for pregnant women and new moms

We had lots of fun and met some wonderful Miami people

Heather (in pink) from HappyandHealthyMom.com

 

Heather again :-)

she's planning more fabulous events for South Florida moms

we'll keep everyone updated

Sweet pain from a visit to Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park

yes I am in pain. My whole body hurts. My knees are weak and all my muscles are aching.

but it's such sweet pain

no, I'm not a masochist :-)
The pain is sweeeeet!! because of what I accomplished!
woohoo.....!!! I bicycled the 15 mile Shark Valley Loop in the Florida Everglades National Park.

We've been having the most gloriously sunny days in South Florida and the temperatures have been just perfect (sorry everyone else in the rest of the nation), so just couldn't resist and had to visit the great outdoors. Didn't plan on bicycling 15 miles. Was planning to do half really...but I finished the loop!! So proud of myself. And the pain, oh yes...my body is hurting right now, but I'm loving it :-)

The 15 mile paved path penetrates directly into the wilderness of the Everglades - a swamp land filled with alligators, egrets, hawks, turtles, and god knows what else.

Sure there were lots of gators along the bike path, but they were not bothering anyone. They much rather sunbathe and people watch.

another valentine's day gift idea

Couldn't resist :-))
these hand-made stuffed kittens are too cute. Find them here

Great gift idea for your Valentine

Was looking for unique Valentine's day gift ideas to wow the love of my life :-) and came across these gorgeous Lemon Heart Cookies from Yummy Affair, a Las Vegas based small family-owned and operated pastry shop. These cookies not only look exquisite and almost too beautiful to eat, but they are also hand-made, hand-cut and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. You can order on-line and get 15 cookies for $7.95

Yummy Affair is offering free shipping this January. Probably will have to pay shipping for Valentine's day, but seems very worth it. Besides getting the pleasure of supporting a small family owned business.