Meet Zerobnb.com – the accommodation-sharing site for conscious travellers

The future of travel accommodation just got zeroed. Finnish renewable energy company Neste introduces Zerobnb, a site where people across the world can list sustainable alternatives for holiday lodging. This act is a gentle nudge to inspire the world’s biggest accommodation-sharing site Airbnb to add a sustainable housing section onto their site, and will only be live until Airbnb adds this essential category.

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www.neste.com/journeytozero

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Launching Zerobnb.com – Neste encouraging Airbnb to add sustainable accommodation category

Neste Corporation News 24 October 2018 at 8 am (EET)

Airbnb, the world’s biggest accommodation-sharing site, has advanced sustainable tourism, but  the demand for more ecological travel is growing. Whilst the site features categories such as ‘Plus’ and ‘Family’, it is missing something essential: a category for sustainable accommodation.

Hoping to gently provoke Airbnb into adding the essential category, Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and the second most sustainable company in the world is introducing Zerobnb.com. It is a site where people can list sustainable alternatives for holiday accommodation.

Schiffer Book review: A is for Anchor

This unique alphabet book came to us courtesy of Schiffer Publishing. 

* this book includes a gorgeous poster of the alphabet yo hang in your child's room. My little boy does love this book he is 3, Rowan. 

This book is by Paul Slifer. It is inspired by designs from traditional western tattoo art. 

This is my sons favorite book he was sent. He looks at it over and over again, sounding out phonics from the words, "A is for anchor, anchor says "AAAA" its really adorable.

It is a unique book because the letters are in the graphic style of Tattoo Art. Each picture in this book is breathtakingly captured in a way to make your child's imagination soar!

Cars, love and music

MUSICIANS WHO SING THE MOST ABOUT CARS

Is there anything better than belting out your favorite song in the car? Whether it’s a road trip or just a solo grocery store trip, you’ve never felt so much like a rock star in the privacy of your own ride.

The connection between music and cars has existed ever since they started putting radios into cars in the 1930s—and the tie didn’t end there. Musicians have married this relationship between music and cars by using cars as their ultimate muse. We all know the famous songs about cars like the Beatles’ “Baby You Can Drive My Car” or Prince’s “Little Red Corvette,” but just how many songs about cars are there?

We decided to take a drive through the data about cars and songs to determine which artists and musicians mention cars the most in their lyrics. We analyzed over 100,000 songs to determine how many mention cars within their lyrics. In our research, we included various car variants such as “cars,” “coupe,” “whip,” “truck,” “4×4” and others as well as car brands and models like “Bentley,” “Ford,” “Mustang,” “Chevrolet,” and more.

So, which artists are car crazy and who sings the most about cars? Let’s take a look at the results.

Musicians have embraced the relationship between music and cars for decades, but we wanted to know which artists sing the most about cars?

To try and find out, we analyzed 100,000 songs from the lryics.com database.

• More than 13,000 artists and 72,000 songs mention car search terms within their lyrics. This includes variants (car, cars, coupe, whip, truck 4x4 etc.)
• 94% of the top 100 musicians who reference cars in their songs are classified as hip hop artists or rappers.
• We also included a breakdown of who sings the most about cars by music genre, the most mentioned cars (Mercedes, Cadillac and Bentley are the top 3) as well as the artists that reference specific brands the most. 

Our full analysis can be seen here. Take a look!

#review #children's book #halloweenstory "Into the Pumpkin" ( a kid--friendly yet #spookyStory ) by Linda Franklin. #halloweenstories

Product description

This book came right on time!  The children all gathered round and we all read it together, each taking turns reading page by page. 

I like that the pictures are drawn so spookily, and the kids liked the "creepy font" used. 

Regardless of what your flavor or taste for a spine chilling age-appropriate read, this book will fit your niche. 

The best part was the pictures of ghosts- because that exactly what we imagine they would look like. That makes this book easy to understand for a toddler who can't yet read, but still intriguing enough for an older child to retain interest in.

Most of my Schiffer reviews have been Christmas present recommendations, because books are the ultimate gift to give your child. They truly do give back your investment. But this book, it's a Halloween book, with a spooky hook, that you'll love to share and keep in your nook!

About the Author

Linda Franklin is an award-winning artist whose work is widely exhibited in private collections throughout the United States. She is also a celebrated teacher who has launched many aspiring artists onto careers of their own.

Leslie Haines and Priscilla Cummings: children's book authors of Animal Abecedary one-of-a-kind Alphabet Book & Chadwick and Friends lift-the-flap board book

This is review 3, in a series of reviews Locomotion of Expressions is doing for Schiffer Publishing.

If you would like to view the other reviews, the links will be along the bottom of this post. Did I mention they are all children's books?

Like the others I have recently reviewed, these two make an excellent addition to the gifts you might place under your tree this year. I'm always looking for great gifts to share with my readers at the end of the year- because, if you are anything like me, you draw a blank at the end of the year and don't really know what to get for whom. So these will be great little light bulbs if you want to come back later in the year.

Get it? A lioness, with a lightbulb and a lemon?

 As for me, I usually buy my Christmas all year long so I'm not bombarded and broke by the end of the season. What can I say?
I'm a christmas present hoarder!

These two books featured in This post were sent for my youngest Colin Jordan.  " Little C.J. "

Even though he is only a little over 1, reading books is so important to encourage literacy. Yes, even at such a young age. These books also help hand eye coordination and motor skills. I loved "Animal Abecedary" to use with my 3 and a half year old Rowan Aames to help encourage his phonic skills.  For instance, my favorite image in the hook is the D. It's a downward facing dog in a donut w/ dynamite! Cute, right?

From Leslie Haines squarespace:

One of the best parts of this book was the beautiful artwork and how the child can use the pictures to help them understand each word starts with the same letter on the picture. But absolute ultimate best part is actually the poster which comes inside the back flap adorned with said illustrations.
I hung it up immediately in the boys toddler playroom.

I included the pictures of the gorgeous poster in this post.

Greenest Cities in America √ plus Birmingham and ATL stats

With October being National Energy Awareness Month and a major solar energy producer recently receiving an exemption to the Trump Administration’s tariffs, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018's Greenest Cities in America as well as accompanying videos.

Gotta stop smoking... Plus panic attacks

DO YOU SUFFER FROM PANIC ATTACKS?

IF SO, YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON WITH A- LIST CELEBS

Here’s what to do to cope without breaking the bank

www.comprehendthemind.com

Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as privileged as they are, celebrities are no exception when it comes to panic attacks. Whether it's a one-time event or something they consistently struggle with, dealing with a panic attack is never easy. Most recently, in the media and her new book, Gisele Bundchen described the debilitating panic attacks she experienced when she was younger and how they almost led her to suicide.  Gisele is not the only celeb who has confessed to former or current panic attacks.  Others include Lena Dunham, Caitlyn Jenner, Emma Stone, Ellie Goulding, Amanda Seyfried, and John Mayer.  We turned to New York City-based neuropsychologist and Teaching Faculty Member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College for some insight on what average Joe and Janes can to overcome panic attacks. The good news is, recovery is possible does not take an A-listers budget.

What is a panic attack?

Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning. They can strike at any time — when you're driving a car, at the mall, sound asleep or in the middle of a business meeting. You may have occasional panic attacks, or they may occur frequently. Panic attacks have many variations, but symptoms usually peak within minutes. You may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides. Dr. Hafeez states that “One of the worst things about panic attacks is the intense fear that you'll have another one.  A panic attack occurs when the body experiences a sudden surge adrenaline out of proportion to any perceived danger or threat.”

What is a panic disorder?

You may fear having panic attacks so much that you avoid certain situations where they may occur. It can become so severe as to cause agoraphobia where people become housebound.  When this occurs, it is known as panic disorder.” She adds, “the word ‘attack’ is actually a misnomer as nothing is being attacked. Panic occurs when the body goes into a state of fight or flight even when no real danger is present.

Schiffer Books : #book review #ya #holocaust A Promise Stitched in Time + #graphicNovel Dreary & Naughty Friday 13th Feb

This is post 2 of my Schiffer Christmas Gift guide of books to share with your children This year. If you missed my last post about their Victorian Doll house Kit and indie award winner Peanut and Bosco, read it now. This post will be about 2 more Schiffer books, Dreary & Naughty Friday the 13th February, and A Promse Stitched in Time.

Both books are by Schiffer Publishing and YA books, or aka Youth Adult books,  but that is where the similarities end.
This graphic novel is chilling and enticing and tells the story of even in the afterlife the guy still wants to get the girl. The book reads as a ghost flowing thru the window and flaps on the breeze sending chills down the readers spine in a rhyming poetic way.
I love the pictures in the novel and love its small size. It makes a perfect bathroom reader book. This would be a great gift for a budding teen but is little PG, so I say readers 11 to age 14 would most enjoy this book. Perfect gift for your teenager who loveable dark side! Buy it now on Amazon.


Other Books You May Enjoy!



Dreary & Naughty: Friday the 13th of February

John LaFleur & Shawn Dubin

Available Now

Age level: Young Adult/Teens: Ages 13–18

$14.99



#kids #bookreview #childrensbooks A Day In the Life of Peanut and Bosco + Victorian Doll house Kit from @schifferbooks

I got the chance to review a selection of books from Schiffer Publishing and they sent about 4 for each of my children, and I have 4. For the children who are too young (age 1 and 3, ((and a 1/2)), respectively) to write reviews and share opinions particularly; I will write them for them.
My daughters are 8 and 13 and can write their own.
The 2 books being reviewed this time are by my eight year old. She is a girly girl who has carefree energetic and lovey vibes.

Monat REVIVE volume shampoo review #beautyproducts #blogreview

very specific hair care samples designed to beautiful and nurture healthy hair. They are natural based and very easy to use. 

Glasstic shatter proof water bottle review

Glasstic Water bottle makes super neat shatter proof water containers. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing designer bottles, but you can rest easy knowing if they break they will not make a dangerous mess that can hurt your child.

I love that it has a lifetime warranty, so unlike other bottles that have leaky problems if such an issue ever arises you can rest easy knowing they will send you another. That's a unique offer that I'm sure not too many other companies can make.

The bottle we chose to review is the Love design featured in the images of this post.

***★closed★***** Natural and organic deodorant Little Seed Farms #rafflecopter #giveaway 9/20

I discovered Little Seed Farm through a free sample website I can vouch for, though not sponsored or affiliated in any way, called TrySpree. They offer a free sample of their deodorant  ( plus shipping, you pay) and I was like why not?
So I ordered it.

If ordering Free Samples only:$1.99 shipping for one sample, $2.49 shipping for two.  If ordering other products, plus Free Samples:If you are ordering other products, adding samples to your order will not increase your shipping cost, making them completely Free!*

I got the rosemary patchouli scent and when it showed up in my mailbox I could smell it through the envelope. In my humble opinion, it smells like a hippie. I adore rosemary and love to roll fresh rosemary needles in my palms. The oil in the 'leaves' makes your hands and anything you touch smell good all day.
 Unfortunately - I killed my very expensive rosemary plant as I do not have green thumbs, I apparently have black thumbs. (RIP Mr. Rosemary bush :(  )
Patchouli I love, but not just any patchouli, not all is created "scentally" equal.  Some smells gross. Not Little Seed Farms though.
So in love I was with this deodorant and how good it made me smell not just one day, but throughout two. That I actually got online to their website I found out through a quick Google search this deodorant was available Target.

#bct Things to do in Birmingham with children @bjCC @bct123org

I don't know about you, but I am forever looking for something fun, cheap, easy, and especially local- to do with my kids. Usually when you think BJCC, that is; the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center you think mostly adult themed activities, such as concerts or more recently, Paw Patrol visited there. But it would have been a little costly for the 5 of us to attend . At the tune of about 30 on average or more per ticket; it would've cost us over 150 to all go. I just don't usually have that kind of expendable funds. Like most, I live hand to mouth.
Although it would've been great to take them to that, you might not realize there are more things to do with kids at the BJCC. Today we attended a wee theatre showing that was around ten dollars per person.

This Saturday the 15th kicks off the public showing of the youth play of the Birmingham Children's Theater : Rumpelstilskin.
Showings : September 15th, 22nd & 29th @ 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM

My family got to attend a more private showing this morning, and we were blown away. Very ironically, my child's father and I had a discussion about this Brothers Grimm tale some years ago when I was pregnant  with our first child.
I remarked, "Rumplestilskin will take our first born!" To my amazement he replied "who?" He had never ever heard this fable before. Today I got to watch it with said baby our first born son, who is now 3 almost 4. So strange.

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