According to Wikipedia Earth Day is…

A day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on . . . → Read More: Happy Earth Day – Giveaway And Coupon!]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/happy-earth-day-giveaway-and-coupon/feed/ 53 http://mommynewsblog.com/ways-to-be-an-eco-friendly-mom/ http://mommynewsblog.com/ways-to-be-an-eco-friendly-mom/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:52:52 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6497 By Maria Rainier

With so much pressure to raise your kids, give them balanced diets and the proper education while being the do-it-all mom, who has time to think about being environmentally friendly? You do! Here are a few easy, quick ideas to contribute to Mother Earth while contributing to the mother-do-it-all list.

• . . . → Read More: Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Mom]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/ways-to-be-an-eco-friendly-mom/feed/ 0 http://mommynewsblog.com/ohh-la-la-bamboo/ http://mommynewsblog.com/ohh-la-la-bamboo/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:55:28 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6411 Bamboo fabrics are so soft and luxurious, you will feel like you are encased in luxury when you are wearing them. Best of all – they are not only soft and supple, but they are eco-friendly too!

Why bamboo?

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet! It requires no fertilizers or pesticides . . . → Read More: Ohh La La Bamboo!]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/ohh-la-la-bamboo/feed/ 0 http://mommynewsblog.com/healthy-and-fun-meals-for-kids-nourishing-now-and-learning-for-later/ http://mommynewsblog.com/healthy-and-fun-meals-for-kids-nourishing-now-and-learning-for-later/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:42:56 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6320 By Maria Rainier

Moms, you know it’s important to keep your family healthy. There are many different ways to do this, including exercise, spending time together, and keeping a clean home, but your family also needs to eat healthy food in order for everyone to feel their best. And that means providing healthy food . . . → Read More: Healthy and Fun Meals for Kids: Nourishing Now and Learning for Later]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/healthy-and-fun-meals-for-kids-nourishing-now-and-learning-for-later/feed/ 1 http://mommynewsblog.com/stop-and-smell-the-hot-cocoa/ http://mommynewsblog.com/stop-and-smell-the-hot-cocoa/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:32:31 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6217 In the holiday rush or gift buying, shuffling relatives to and from the airport and perfection anxiety, it’s easy to lose focus and forget about what’s really important. Taking a moment to enjoy the people you love and appreciate the magic of the holidays. The following tips are sure to get your family in . . . → Read More: Stop And Smell The Hot Cocoa]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/stop-and-smell-the-hot-cocoa/feed/ 1 http://mommynewsblog.com/one-familys-adventure-with-child-led-solids/ http://mommynewsblog.com/one-familys-adventure-with-child-led-solids/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:30:59 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6207 by Lillian Cannon

I was raised in a family for whom food was very important.  We are all adventurous eaters – for example, I started eating sushi when I was three, and the first sushi restaurant opened in Pittsburgh.  There are almost no foods my husband and I don’t like, so it was important . . . → Read More: One Family’s Adventure with Child-Led Solids]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/one-familys-adventure-with-child-led-solids/feed/ 8 http://mommynewsblog.com/environmental-working-group-tips-to-green-your-halloween/ http://mommynewsblog.com/environmental-working-group-tips-to-green-your-halloween/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:42:01 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5999 Dressing up and celebrating Halloween can be fun – especially for kids. It’s easy to make it a healthy holiday for your family and the environment. Just follow these simple steps to green your Halloween routine:

1. Pick play makeup carefully. Many children like to wear colorful cosmetics as part of their costumes. If . . . → Read More: Environmental Working Group – Tips to Green your Halloween]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/environmental-working-group-tips-to-green-your-halloween/feed/ 0 http://mommynewsblog.com/sun-safety-for-little-ones/ http://mommynewsblog.com/sun-safety-for-little-ones/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:29:56 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5634 By Beth Egan

Children are more vulnerable to sun damage than adults. The best sunscreen is a hat and shirt. After that, protect kids with a sunscreen that’s effective and safe. The Environmental Working Group suggests taking these special precautions with infants and children:

Infants Infants under 6 months should be kept out of . . . → Read More: Sun Safety for Little Ones]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/sun-safety-for-little-ones/feed/ 2 http://mommynewsblog.com/summertime-skincare-tips-for-busy-moms/ http://mommynewsblog.com/summertime-skincare-tips-for-busy-moms/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:16:07 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5591 By Beth Egan

Skin’s needs differ from season to season. Moisture levels in the air vary, and being hot usually leads to perspiration- not a concern on chilly winter days- but certainly a concern when it comes to keeping pores clear. Following are a few tips to ensure that summer leaves you with beautiful, . . . → Read More: Summertime Skincare Tips for Busy Moms]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/summertime-skincare-tips-for-busy-moms/feed/ 4