Archives for March 2008

Jousting with the Princess Factory

I’ve done my best to keep the Disney Princess invasion at bay. We have none of the movies or, uh, “books” which are just ads for the movies, and none of the merchandise or apparel or personal care items that feature the Royal Threat. Except. We do have one Disney Princess ball. … [Read more...]

Reading, Writing, and Yoga

When I taught grades K-8 in a one-room schoolhouse, we began each morning with the sun salutation, only I called it the "good morning" stretch in order to not freak out some right wing parents. We would go to the grassy field, form a circle, and flow through this vinyasa each … [Read more...]

Secrets to Selecting Produce

We all know buying fresh is best, but when it comes to shopping for fresh produce, it is not always easiest. In fact, it is a little tricky and can be time consuming. Here are a few of our secrets to shopping smart for the fresh stuff in the produce aisle. Buy produce that is … [Read more...]

Kid Hosts Wanted for Whole Foods Video Podcasts

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/LNC2OiwFzGk" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] … [Read more...]

Has Your Child's School Copy Machine Caught Global Warming Disease?

Update 3-19-08: Rumors of an outbreak now spreading to schools in Florida and Maine. Visit Treehugger for the latest news on this crisis! Recently, schools across the country have been experiencing increased absences due to a nasty strain of the flu. It appears that children … [Read more...]