Gardening With Your Kids
In honor of Earth Week, we’re excited to have special guest contributor and mommy-blogger, Samantha Feuss of Have Sippy Will Travel. You can read more from her here. Gardening is a great way…
Happy B-Earth Day!
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970 and approximately 20 million people took part nationwide. Born in the 1970s myself, I can honestly say I have no memory of celebrating…
Wait! Don’t Wash That Newborn!
Do you ever watch a television show where a baby is born and laugh as they hand the new mom a clean, approximately 8-week old baby? Most people are well-aware that babies are…
“Greening” the Green in St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day was always a celebrated holiday in my home growing up thanks to my Irish mother. The house was decorated, cards were exchanged and we always wore green to honor Ireland’s…
Potty Training Your Eco-Friendly Toddler
Potty training— it’s one of those things we want to just get done, but it’s such a daunting task. My daughter turned two a couple months ago and since that time I’ve been…
Ideas for Beating Winter Boredom
Winter is upon us and it is cold outside. While it’s important to get fresh air, sometimes it might just be too cold (depending on where you live). With more time being spent…
Six Websites Every Mom Should Bookmark
As I strive to be a more eco-friendly mom, I’m always looking for new ways to help the environment while not depriving my children of the things they want and need. I’ve compiled…
A Happy Birthday Today That Your Kids Won’t Have To Pay For Tomorrow
My son is going to be four years old next week– that means a birthday party! This will be our first “kid birthday party.” Usually we stick to family and close friends, which…
Skin and Hair Care for Your Little Ones
When I brought my son home from the hospital, there was no question as to what I would use for baths—it was Johnson’s No More Tears. Somewhat naïve, it was really the only…
Color Your Halloween Green
When I think about how I celebrated Halloween as a child I’m reminded of the amazing costumes my mom made for my brother and me. Store bought costumes were never an option in…
