When I was pregnant with both of my children, I could not live without prenatal yoga. Pregnancy makes your body more limber, and yoga takes advantage of this new found elasticity and prepares mothers for labor. Squatting is the best method for delivering in a typical pregnancy, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2007
Bratz Dolls: Too Sexy and Sweatshop Labor
Thankfully, my daughter has not entered the world of Bratz (with the exception of a toothbrush). Recently, Mothering.com asked readers to take action on this over sexy product. According to Mothering.com, "The Bratz—whose wardrobes include miniskirts, fishnet stockings, and … [Read more...]
Tip o' the Day: Boil Those Weeds Away!
Weed Killer: Photo Courtesy of What's Cooking AmericaToday's tip comes from one of our readers, who will earn two $5 wind power cards from Renewable Choice Energy. Chimneyballoon of Wisconsin has a suggestion for removing weeds from sidewalks and driveways. I have a … [Read more...]
Great Children’s Literature: How Groundhog’s Garden Grew
How Groundhog's Garden Grew, written and illustrated by Lynne Cherry, is a wonderful book about gardening, and we are thankful we received this gift from our midwife! The story begins with Groundhog stealing food from his friend's garden, which of course leads to trouble. His … [Read more...]
World Population Day
Today, July 11th, is World Population Day, a day set aside to increase awareness about global population issues and the strain it creates on the environment. In a time when it seems like there is a day set aside for every issue that requires more than one day of action and … [Read more...]