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I use to do alot of things...make my own yogurt, bake bread, do crafts. Then I had kids and the chaos took off from there. I'm trying to take a step back to a simpler and more natural life, to improve myself and (hopefully) the world around me.http://www.turningclockback.com/noreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)Blogger2004125blogspot/mnHOhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-4291033839214980759Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:05:00 +00002012-02-13T15:07:12.464-05:00aldireview Tomorrow is Valentine's Day (surprise, surprise!) and children everywhere are hard at work decorating shoe boxes and writing up Valentine's Day cards for their classmates.  HOWEVER...have you remembered to do something sweet for their teachers?  Having taught preschool for 4 years, I can tell you that teachers LOVE being remembered on these occasions, too.  And trust me when I say that http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/dont-forget-aldis-chocolate-for-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/4J32IVoxFK0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-9129758354776286780Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:13:00 +00002012-02-13T14:13:15.228-05:00wholly guacamole Wholly Guacamole makes some of the best salsa, guacamole and queso I have ever eaten!  They have a contest going on right now where you can enter to win some to try it for yourself.  See what happens when you make a few small changes in your daily routings and see how these choices can make a big difference. 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This is your chance to showcase your recipes each and every week! Just to make things even sweeter— each week, post your fabulous recipes for the opportunity to have your recipe featured on What's Cooking Wednesday the following week!!  Our http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/whats-cooking-wednesday-link-up-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/CuL6rXb2NK4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-5709552956885513060Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +00002012-02-07T16:30:39.586-05:00reviewnewtreechocolate Many years ago, my husband and I were struggling to pay bills on his graduate student stipend but still wanted to do something romantic for Valentine's Day.  A quick trip to the store yielded fresh strawberries, some chocolate, a very cheap bottle of Champagne and a tradition was started.  Rather than battle the restaurant crowds or buy expensive gifts for each other, we prefer to stay at home http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/make-valentines-day-simple-yet-romantic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/DAyQYJOXIVE" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-4715643129606432371Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:04:00 +00002012-02-06T18:04:00.192-05:00winner All the Bubbles of Love Valentine's Day giveaways have ended!  Here are the contests and their winners.  They have all been notified via email and have 48 hours to get back to me with their information!  Thanks for following my blog and entering these contests! Barbar Ecofriendly Hair Dryer:  who Patricia N how: Tweet About the Giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/pmernick1/status/http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/new-winner-announcement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/bpXZMN7ql4Q" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-6058902517655087860Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:36:00 +00002012-02-06T13:37:43.376-05:00nuts.comgiveaway I have an entire section of my pantry dedicated to nuts and dried fruit. There are just so many ways to incorporate them into your daily diet.  You can throw together some simple snacks like trail mix or granola bars but you can also include them in main dishes like couscous and fried rice!  The possibilities are endless and they are a great way to add fiber to your diet.  I was recently given http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/giveaway-enter-to-win-1-pound-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)38<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/JC7NsKo-9Io" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-5530968656890668171Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +00002012-02-06T11:39:24.993-05:00couponyes to carrots This is a great coupon, especially if you live near a Target!  Just head over to Facebook and Like Yes to Carrots to print a $2 off coupon.  You can print a second one with your browser's back button!  Then head to Target.  They have Yes To Carrots Products in the travel section for just $1.99 making them free after coupon. Their products contain high-quality organic fruits and vegetables and http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/coupon-2-off-yes-to-carrots-and-target.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/NyWkF8ZKqvI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-6368709868713612620Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:17:00 +00002012-02-06T11:17:24.707-05:00SCJgreener choices With the new lighting efficiency standards that are going into effect this year, there are a lot of different options to choose from!  Come check out my latest article on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog to help clear up some of the confusion you may have about different types of bulbs.Disclaimer:  I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/flip-switch-for-greener-lighting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/SyU6A_2W6RE" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-3850563573655284976Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:00 +00002012-02-06T11:01:32.430-05:00SCJgreener choices There are a lot of choices to make when it comes to designing a home office.  Come check out my latest article on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog to learn how to make greener choices when it comes to furniture, electronics and office supplies!  Every little step helps in the road to eco friendly living!Disclaimer:  I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/tips-for-creating-greener-home-office.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/zGfOMDNytEI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-905173377969508407Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:00 +00002012-02-06T07:19:37.683-05:00collective bias Are you overdue for a coffee break? Call your best girlfriends and join us for an International Delight #IcedCoffee Coffee Hour Party 2/9/12 @ 1 PM EST. Chat about Iced Coffee, recipes, flavors and so much more. RSVP HERE  and participate during the party for a chance to win (3) $25 Walmart Gift Cards and (1) $100 Walmart Gift Card. Have Fun & Win Prizes! During our Coffee Hour Twitter http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/international-delight-icedcoffee-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/DwpW4VPtFyM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-2013960560973444228Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:08:00 +00002012-02-06T06:08:30.902-05:00sweeping sunday http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/sweeping-sunday-giveaway-linky-open-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/G0cNIjhmi-0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-2527616423367016853Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:25:00 +00002012-02-05T11:25:50.075-05:00sweetriotreviewchocolate I have mentioned in the past about my love of all things sweet...I firmly believe that every meal should end with a little something decadent!  Chocolate is an all time favorite but I admit I am a bit of a chocolate snob!  There is definitely a big difference between high quality chocolate and the cheap, imitation stuff!  When I got the chance to work with sweetriot to review their organic http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/pamper-your-valentine-with-sweetriot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/-KRXcCrO7mM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-5251686238011198260Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +00002012-02-03T10:50:18.634-05:00giveawaythe natural dentist Back when my kids first starting getting their teeth I started using natural toothpastes due to concerns over artificial sweeteners being swallowed by small children who don't know how to spit yet.  Over the years, I have gone back and forth between traditional dental products and natural ones and have found that they both work about the same.  The big difference in natural and 'regular' dental http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/giveaway-enter-to-win-mouthwash-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)13<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/4hco-7V1jPw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-8717138124376024734Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:01:00 +00002012-02-02T14:04:56.503-05:00palm oilthink about this thursdayThink About This Thursday Answer:  When it is grown to produce palm oil A couple of days ago I received an email from Change.org asking me to sign a petition to encourage the Girl Scouts of America to remove palm oil from it's list of ingredients due to environmental concerns.  My daughter is a Girl Scout...thus requiring me to buy and eat large quantities of said cookies but I signed the http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/when-is-palm-tree-bad-for-environment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)8<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/_Y5iDzZgTQ4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208010981859321271.post-2274215128588819438Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:00 +00002012-02-02T09:26:09.002-05:00popcorn indianareview The first thing my husband does when he walks in the door after work is head to the pantry looking for something to snack on.  He eats an early lunch so when he gets home he is starving!  Sometimes I feel like I should duck and cover and heaven help the poor soul that gets between him and his snack food!  I try and have healthy munchies on hand so he isn't filling up on chips and cookies.  http://www.turningclockback.com/2012/02/popcorn-indiana-for-whole-grain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Turning the Clock Back)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/mnHO/~4/6OEqVdO1pJ0" height="1" width="1"/>