Move Over, Captain Planet

Feeling ashamed about your lack of greeniness? No worries, Sustain Stores is coming to the rescue.

Whether you are finally ready to start composting, or would like to outfit the kiddos with something organic, you'll find all you need to become a anti-plastic bag, pro-all-things-earthy, birkenstock-wearing, modern-day hippie.

Feeling less inclined to live a life more suited to Ed Bagley, Jr? Don't worry, there are things for those us who still leave a carbon footprint. You don't even have to install solar panels to enjoy things like BPA free Water Bottles (cancer, bad) or organic beauty products (pretty, good).

Makes ya feel all good inside, doesn't it?

Going to the Dogs

As many of you may know, Home Fries is a bone fide Dog Lover. My little guy, Max, has taken up a major spot in my heart (not to mention my home--who knew dogs needed so much stuff?).

This Sunday, we walked with thousands of Max's favorite doggie friends at Mutt Strut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to benefit the Indianapolis Humane Society.

All these dogs and their owners made their way around the 2 1/2 mile oval, from the yard of bricks, through turns 1-4 and by the famous pagoda. It's a sight to be seen.

It's not too late to donate! Visit the IHS website for information on doing good for the animals.

We Now Interupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming

...to talk about breasts. Breast cancer, to be more specific.

This Saturday, Indianapolis will be host to the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Thousands of moms, dads, sisters, brothers, grandkids, and babies will walk, run and stroll towards finding a cure for breast cancer.

Whether you're a Hoosier or from parts not Midwestern, check out Race for the Cure in your area and get going. You can either walk, donate or simply support a runner/walker. Together, we can make a huge difference for thousands of families.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Indianapolis
Saturday, April 18th

^{Register Online Now!}

Meals for Baby Mamas and Daddies

Like any good Midwesterner, I've been part of more pot-lucks, church suppers and pitch-ins than I can count. During times of change (i.e. baby's birth, surgery, etc) and as part of our Hoosier membership terms, we also make meals to drop off to families. This has generally required more time and effort in the arranging of meals than the actual cooking.

Finally, someone had the bright idea to make all of our lives simpler. Reader, MealBaby. MealBaby, Reader. You can create an account, send out an email and move on with your life.