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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...

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Friday 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 —...

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Small 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...

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California 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...

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Are 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...

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Rocking 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...

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Farmstands 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....

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Litterbug

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...

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All 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...

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Parenting: 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....

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Small 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...

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California 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...

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Are 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...

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Rocking 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...

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Farmstands 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...

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Litterbug

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...

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All 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...

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Parenting: 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...

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Teaching 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...

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Family 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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