Starting today, I will post all Project iPhoto 365 daily photos on Sundays. I’ve had a recent surge in spam, that seem to only target these photos. I know this won’t stop the spam, but it will give me some time to figure this out.

Edited: Added a new plugin to combat the spam. I hope it works. Project iPhoto 365 will resume.

Happy Earth Day: Fresh Mommy

An Earth Day apology letter: Mocha Dad

Take action on Earth Day 2010: Earth Day Network

Here are 30 ways to be green: Martha Stewart.Com

Earth Day activities for kids: Inhabitots

Calculate your Carbon Footprint: Carbon Footprint

Stylish and green decorating ideas: Green Your Decor

Don’t throw away that old necktie. Reuse it instead : Planet Green

Earth Day should be everyday. We should all put forth a daily effort, to ensure that we’re protecting Mother Earth, by not destroying her with harsh chemicals and materials. We should promote businesses, such as Paper Mango, who have taken an oath to promote sustainability. Paper Mango does their part by printing their cards and invites on eco-friendly, recycled paper.

Giveaway: Leave a comment stating what you do…or plan to do to protect our Mother Earth. One lucky commenter will win the Mother’s Day card of their choice (purchased by me) from Paper Mango’s Shop, to give to another very special mother in their life…or keep for themselves. Winner will be chosen on Monday, April 26, 2010, and announced on this post. No comments accepted after 12 PM Noon CST,  Monday, April 26, 2010.

And the winner is Tabitha Blue!

Happy Earth Day!

Last night I was talking to a dear friend about Twitter. She refuses to join it. And she thinks it’s stupid. GASP. Note To Self:  From this moment on, all new friends must have an established and active Twitter account. Next Note To Self: How do I rid myself of people who call themselves my friend, but don’t even know my Twitter Handle. Specifically…this so called friend.

I joke. Good friends are very rare these days. And besides… she bakes the best cupcakes. I need her in my life. Good cupcakes, like $50 bottled water, are almost non-existent.

She: Twitter is stupid. It’s just instant messaging gone wrong.

Me: Twitter is all that is right with this world. Twitter saves people. It’s a miracle worker and a healer.

She: It’s a big waste of time.

Me: Martha Stewart is on Twitter.

She: Big deal.

Me: Oprah is on Twitter too. And she’s a really big deal.

She: Did you just call Oprah fat?

Me: Um…no. I would never call Oprah…your idol fat.

She: Yes. You. Did.

Me: No. I. Didn’t.

She: How would you like it if I joined Twitter, just so I could tell Oprah you called her fat?

Me: {thinking to myself} Mission Accomplished.

Mother’s Day is a special day. A day when most moms across mommyland get to sleep late. Eat uncooked pancakes with a smile. Take a shower before anyone else in the house.  And did I say get to sleep late? Sorry. I’m suffering from many years of sleep deprivation. Anyway, let’s face it. For many of us, Mother’s Day is the day. The day we expect a kick-butt gift. And by kick-butt, I’m not referring to a toaster, vacuum cleaner, dust mop, broom, new carpet, washing machine, or dryer. These types of “gifts” make you sweat your butt off. FYI: If you want to sweat your butt off…buy an exercise bike…but not on Mother’s Day. (If that’s your thing-more power to you, it’s just not mine. Let’s hug it out.)

What I speak of is a gift that will knock socks off the floor and into the laundry basket. A gift that says: those bags under your eyes are worth a pretty penny. So here. I didn’t just spend a pretty penny. I spent several pretty pennies.

Below are five gifts, (each under $50…fist pump!) that I would buy for the woman in my life, if she bore 7 children (a set of twins included). I would happily hand them to her, while rubbing her feet, and feeding her fruit. I would also read her the latest issues of O Magazine, Essence, US Weekly, and People. But these are just things I would do.

A card that lists all of her great accomplishments as a mother: Paper Mango’s Etsy Shop: Mother’s Day Card- The List: $3

A hot tee because she’s a such a smokin’ hot mama: Pumpkingirl’s Etsy Shop: Mama Tee: $18

Because she’s a lover of all things sweet. I would present her with some lollipops: Anna Joyce’s Etsy Shop: Spring Lollipop Flower Pillow: $24

Roses that will last forever: The Chartreuse Room’s Etsy Shop: Rose Necklace: $18

And because she’s OH SO STYLISH, a chic clutch: Amie 78′s Etsy Shop: Framed Clutch Purse: $40

FTC, no pretty pennies were paid to have these lovely items featured in the above gift guide. This should be looked at, as an aid for my some husband, who doesn’t know what to buy his wife for Mother’s Day. THAT IS ALL. THERE ARE NO HIDDEN AGENDAS HERE. NONE.