Parenting

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 means I can keep the party eco-friendly…Read More

Have you ever walked down the snack aisle of a grocery store and wondered “what’s the point?” The aisles are littered with junk food that I would rather not get my kids started on. Don’t get me wrong, I let…Read More

When I was pregnant with my daughter, like most parents to be, I spent hours with my good friend, “Dr. Google,” looking for advice and information on how to best care for my child. I was particularly interested in diet,…Read More

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 our house, and many of the costumes…Read More

I’ve never heard of a mom who is not busy. Whether you work full-time and come home to take care of your family, or if you are home full-time, there’s no such thing as a mom with time to spare.…Read More

Since having my first child almost four years ago, I always thought of eco-friendly clothing as being synonymous with organic clothing. While organic clothing is eco-friendly, there are other types of clothing that are also considered eco-friendly. A broader definition…Read More

Okay, so if you are like me, when your child started eating solids, you swore you were not going to be one of those parents, you know – the one whose child ate the same meals over and over. Ohhhh no……Read More

The first day of school is just around the corner and that means parents are busy stocking up on school supplies and gear for the new year. With a growing trend for more eco-friendly products, it should be fairly simple…Read More

My kids are still young, ages (3 ½ and 19 months), but I know that when it comes to teaching them about green-practices, the younger the better. With summer in full swing, I’m looking for ways to help our family…Read More