We would like to hear your thoughts and opinions on eco-conscious family living, thus we've started a monthly give away. To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on any of our April posts. Each time you post a comment, you are entered to win a hemp canvas bag, ideal for … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2007
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
As a fiber artist, I have used natural dyes to color handspun yarn. I have dyed with onion skins, indigo, coffee, usnea, wolf moss, and tumeric; however, I never thought of using natural dyes on eggs before. In fact, I am embarrassed that I did not think of it myself, but … [Read more...]
To Fluoridate or Not to Fluoridate: That is the Question
To continue the teeth theme, we are lucky to have fresh spring water flowing from the roots of a tree for our household water supply. Obviously, the tree does not fluoridate the water. Given my son's recent dental surgery and problem with early childhood caries, we have been … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Dreams
When a child loses a tooth, it is a magical rite of passage. For my daughter, we got her this sweet tooth fairy box. We have chosen not to tell our children that Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, etc. are real, but we do tell them these delightful myths of our … [Read more...]
April Fools From the Grist
Yesterday, the Daily Grist got me with their April Fools message:Give Me Some of Your TotsNew company offers child offsetsSeems like everyone is offsetting their carbon emissions these days, from presidential hopeful John Edwards to the organizers of the Super Bowl. But what … [Read more...]
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