The shirt Will has on above is from swellfoop! and it has be one of my favorite T-shirts he owns.  Not only does it have a cute design on it, It is one of the softest T-shirts he owns. All their shirts are 100% organic cotton, and I am not sure if that’s why it is soft.  However, they do make adult T-shirts too, and I may have to order some in the adult sizes.  I think it is great that we both could have matching shirts.  I love that all of swellfoop’s shirts are made in the US.  They also donate 10% of all their proceeds to environmental non-profits too.  I love that by making a purchase I would have done anyway, I am helping save the environment.  The animals that you find on all of the shirts represent fragile ecosystems across the planet.  Now, Will’s shirt has a bush elephant on it. This elephant can grow up to 24 ft long and 13 ft high.  It is featured, because of its habitat destruction and poaching.  These elephants require 350 lbs of vegetation daily and with the habitats disappearing so is their food source.  Their popular can only increase slowly due to 22 month gestation period.  This elephant is threatened in many habitats.  Like I said, each animal featured has its own story of why it is featured.

Swellfoop’s tshirts help some very good causes which is great reason to get one.  However, they are comfortable and stylish which is just another added benefit.  If you want to help save the world, buying one of their unique gift ideas would definitely be a good start to that goal.

Are you needing a really good spot remover for your house?  If so, you have to check out Spot Shot.  There are several reasons why I absolutely love this stuff.  First, it is non-toxic.  It safe for your children to be around (granted, they can’t be drinking it or anything).  As long as you use it as directed, it is safe for both kids and pets.  It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly also.  This product was not tested on animals.  It is safe for most carpets and rugs too (though it is not recommended for wool carpeting).  Spot Shot also is an instant carpet odor eliminator also.  It neutralizes odors and leaves a clean scent behind in its place.

Now, I could take a piece of carpet, dump some stuff on it (like chocolate and such) and show you how well this product works on that.  However, everybody does that.  Plus, most stains can be removed if you deal with them right away.  Instead, I decided to first try this product on my basement stairs.  This is white carpet.  This is also exactly how it looked when we moved in, so I have no idea at all what this stain actually is.  However, I do know that I have tried other cleaners on it to no avail.

Spot Shot is quite easy to use.  You spray the area and then blot or rub gently with a damp cloth.  Seriously, it does not get any easier than this!  For me, the results were amazing.  It took out the stains even better than I expected.  As you can see from the photo on the left, the stains are gone, and my basement smells nice too.  If you have any stubborn stains in your carpet, you have to try this stuff!

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message is a book that was given to me by cousin after her sister (who was also my cousin died). I was very close to this cousin, and this book helped in the grieving process. My cousin also put an article that was printed in the local paper about my cousin inside with the message that “if it’s irreplaceable, don’t take it for granted”.

This book is about giving thanks. However, it is not giving thanks for the material things like Asanti grills. Instead, it is about giving thanks for the wind, for the animals, for the moon, and things like that. It truly makes you take a step back, and look at the simple things in your life that you are truly thankful. This is children’s book that even us adults can learn from.

This book, The Little Mermaid, is not a Disney book. It is still pretty much the same story as the Disney version, but you don’t have talking animals or anything like that. Instead, the draw for this book is the foil. On the illustrations, each one has an object that is foil. For example, the first page has the crown in foil and the second page has the mermaid’s hair. It definitely looks really cool. Madison likes the book and Will likes how the pictures reflect. Again, this is another book I would recommend for your little ones!