Cloth Diapers, No More Pins!
A few years ago I wrote about my dilemma over using cloth vs. disposable diapers. Actually, it seems like a lot of parents are trying to decide. We went the disposable route and it’s something I...
View ArticleFriday Links — October 21, 2011
From Commuter Mom: Here are some fun and easy Halloween crafts for kids (and adults) of all ages. Check out this adorable school bus dinner plate, perfect for little ones. The post Friday Links —...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday
I did not shop or eat at any small businesses on Small Business Saturday this past weekend. I thought about it and felt badly about it. I did Christmas shop at lots of big box stores over the weekend...
View ArticleCalifornia Baby Product Formula Change
Here we go again…one of my favorite go-to brands has gone and changed its formula so I can no longer just assume that the products are safe. If you travel in the green circles you may have heard the...
View ArticleAre Our Kids More Environmentally Conscious than We Were Growing Up?
Last weekend Olivia (age 5) and I went to see The Lorax Movie. It got me thinking about whether kids today are more environmentally conscious. Inherently I think yes because a lot of “green” behaviors...
View ArticleRocking Earth Day: Part I
As you may have seen over on the Bright Horizons Facebook page, our Rocking Earth Day photo contest is going on through the end of the week. Each of the mom bloggers participated and we hope you will...
View ArticleFarmstands vs. Grocery Stores
We’ve moved to a town that has a farm stand or pick your own farm around every corner. We can find any sort of fruit or veggie we want straight from the farmer. However, I have two problems with this....
View ArticleLitterbug
B: “Mama! Why is there a coffee cup on the ground” M: “Someone waiting for the bus left it there” B: “Why?” M: ” I don’t know bud. Litter is not very nice for Mother Nature is it?” B: “Yeah. They need...
View ArticleAll Natural Laundry Soap
I’ve been on a quest to find recipes for all-natural, homemade cleaning products. I’m still skeptical about the all-natural items I purchase, so like my food, if I know everything going into my...
View ArticleParenting: Things I Wish I Didn’t Care About
I’ve talked about green fatigue on this blog before. Sometimes, for me, it’s not easy being green. It gets tedious reading labels, learning about chemicals, and teaching my kids about mother nature....
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom I did not shop or eat at any small businesses on Small Business Saturday this past weekend. I thought about it and felt badly about it. I did Christmas shop at lots of big box...
View ArticleCalifornia Baby Product Formula Change
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom Here we go again…one of my favorite go-to brands has gone and changed its formula so I can no longer just assume that the products are safe. If you travel in the green circles...
View ArticleAre Our Kids More Environmentally Conscious than We Were Growing Up?
Amy, Nourish Mom Last weekend Olivia (age 5) and I went to see The Lorax Movie. It got me thinking about whether kids today are more environmentally conscious. Inherently I think yes because a lot of...
View ArticleRocking Earth Day: Part I
MomtoMom As you may have seen over on the Bright Horizons Facebook page, our Rocking Earth Day photo contest is going on through the end of the week. Each of the mom bloggers participated and we hope...
View ArticleFarmstands vs. Grocery Stores
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom We’ve moved to a town that has a farm stand or pick your own farm around every corner. We can find any sort of fruit or veggie we want straight from the farmer. However, I...
View ArticleLitterbug
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom B: “Mama! Why is there a coffee cup on the ground” M: “Someone waiting for the bus left it there” B: “Why?” M: ” I don’t know bud. Litter is not very nice for Mother Nature is...
View ArticleAll Natural Laundry Soap
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom I’ve been on a quest to find recipes for all-natural, homemade cleaning products. I’m still skeptical about the all-natural items I purchase, so like my food, if I know...
View ArticleParenting: Things I Wish I Didn’t Care About
Kris-Ann, Progressive Mom I’ve talked about green fatigue on this blog before. Sometimes, for me, it’s not easy being green. It gets tedious reading labels, learning about chemicals, and teaching my...
View ArticleTeaching Children Where Food Comes From (Besides the Store!)
Kate, Rookie Mom Last week I had one of those moments where I felt like an utter parenting failure. Liam and I were playing cars on his car mat when I suggested our cars drive over to the farm on the...
View ArticleFamily Recipes: Homemade Baby Food – Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Peas
Caty, Blog Editor Have you ever tried to make your own homemade baby food? Family Room blogger, Amy, has a great recipe for homemade baby food using sweet potatoes with spinach and peas. When her son...
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