So green is the new black? Welcome to trend number 564,312...Go Green.

Though I'll admit, this is one trend I'm cool with following.

So where exactly do you need to go to get green? You need not look further than your own home to make an impact on the environment, your health and your pocketbook. I'm referring to a Complete Home Evaluation Including an Envelope and Home Energy Audit. It's a mouthful, but simply it's kind of like a check-up for your home.

Our home had a few nagging issues that needed tending and so my husband called our go-to-guy Frank Danna of Danna Enterprises. Frank has been helping us with home repairs and small remodeling projects for years. We've trusted him with all types of undertakings including bathrooms, drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring and more. When he asked if we'd be interested in setting up an appointment for an evaluation and energy audit, we couldn't see the downside and were thrilled that our favorite home improver was getting Certified through Building Performance Institute.

Frank came armed with about $10,000 worth of equipment and checklists.

St. Louis' very own Roller Derby team the Arch Rival Roller Girls Stunt Devils go up against the M-80s.

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It's been real. It's been fun. And it truly has been real fun.

ToastedRav.com has gone through a metamorphosis in the past year. We've built new features like Shout! and profile pages, new staff members have joined the team (Mike, Audrey, Melody),  our content has broadened in scope, our audience size has increased, and we've even had a few facelifts along the way.

We've really grown up in the past year. Well, sort of.

In any case, the ToastedRav.com crew looked back on the site's first year and looks forward to the years ahead. We hope you've enjoyed what you've read and seen thus far and hope you'll drop us a line or two with your feedback or a story of your own.

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I've had a few people tell me that I need to take my son (currently 22 months old) on the "Glencoe Train" this year. Well, like all things, parenthood has a learning curve and this was just another kid thing about which I was clueless.

So here's what I've learned about it: The Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad is located in Glencoe, Missouri (Wildwood) and is a 12 inch gauge live Steam Railroad. For folks like myself, that translates into a miniature passenger train sized great for children (think similar to the St. Louis Zoo's train, but even smaller).

The Railroad is open every Sunday, May through October rain or shine, so by my calculations that leaves this Sunday, October 26th as your final opportunity to plan a ride this season.

From www.wfprr.com:

Trains start their scheduled departures from the station at 11 am, with trains departing about every 20 minutes. The final train leaves at 4:15 pm. The ride is a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes and travels along the scenic Meramec River.

A $3 donation is asked per ticket. Children 3 years old and younger ride free. For more information, call the Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad Association, Inc. at 636-587-3538. Click here for directions.

As for me, we tried the aforementioned train at the zoo a few weeks ago, and that didn't go over so well. I don't want to say he hated it...hate is a strong word, but he definitely didn't enjoy it. I'm undecided as to whether or not we'll commit to the 30-minute train ride this Sunday, but I'm feeling good about next year. Hopefully, my toy-train loving toddler will be a little braver next summer.