September 3rd, 2011
What do you do to “green” your life? Being “green” isn’t about being perfect. It’s about taking little steps that make a difference in the big picture. If everyone took one step per year to make their lives “greener” – we would all be living in a much better world. As a mom, . . . → Read More: Being Green
April 14th, 2011
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
January 28th, 2011
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 . . . → Read More: Healthy and Fun Meals for Kids: Nourishing Now and Learning for Later
December 22nd, 2010
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 . . . → Read More: Stop And Smell The Hot Cocoa
October 7th, 2010
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. . . . → Read More: Environmental Working Group – Tips to Green your Halloween
June 29th, 2010
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 . . . → Read More: Sun Safety for Little Ones
June 1st, 2010
Along the lines of my recent posts on pesticides and food and our lawns, I thought you might be interested in this year-long study which will be featured on CNN this week. Tune in and come back here to comment on what you thought of the program!
Wednesday and Thursday, June . . . → Read More: CNN’s Toxic America
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