I have a sweet tooth, which if have read my other recipes you are well aware of, and my children have inherited my love for desserts. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite in my home, but recently, I decided to experiment with oatmeal cookies. I am not a raisin fan, so I … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2008
Another Eco Child's Play Kiva Loan
Periodically, we make a small loan to a business on Kiva.org to fulfill a pledge of social responsibility we initiated when Eco Child's Play began over a year ago. If you are not familiar with Kiva, this organization helps you empower an entrepreneur in a third world country … [Read more...]
Getting Less to Give More: The New Birthday Party
As the holiday season approached, my husband and I experienced more than the usual anxiety. It wasn’t a matter of what to buy, for us, it was important to consider what not to buy and the many reasons why: We wanted to avoid the crush of gifts that create an association in a … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Still Selling Lead Bibs in Some States
It's no secret: I hate Wal-Mart. Honestly, I have only been inside a Wal-Mart store four times in my life, including buying batteries in Colby, Kansas on a cross-country childhood vacation, and every time I leave the store, I feel disgusted with American consumerism. This … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Toy Cars
It had to happen. With all of the talk about hybrid/fuel efficient/earth friendly cars, you knew it would soon trickle down. Corgi, a manufacturer of die cast model cars, announced to day that they will be manufacturing a toy car fueled by green energy. The company will unveil … [Read more...]
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