Little girls love princess, but eco, feminist parents lament the adoration of helpless females who need rescued by princes. My daughter has thankfully moved away from the princess phase, no matter how much I tried to shield her from its influence from the start, but she often … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2008
Eco Kids' Toys: Uberstix Help Children Upcycle
I am not a fan of plastic toys, as they often end up in landfills after a very short play life, and plastic is derived from oil. The number of plastic toys in my household could be counted on one hand, yet I fear I have derived my children of the creativity and spatial relations … [Read more...]
Mindful Mama: Good News for Mom, Baby and the Planet
I was happy to hear about the launch of a new magazine for mamas who care about the environment and healthful living, called Mindful Mama Magazine. The magazine, which will be available through health care practitioners, at bookstores, boutiques and natural food stores in July, … [Read more...]
Four More Ways to Buy Organic Without Breaking The Budget
There are lots of articles these days on saving money on your grocery bill. If you’ve stretched to buy organic foods in the past, the surge in food prices may have put you at the tipping point where you consider cutting back on organic purchases. Don’t despair. There are ways … [Read more...]
Fathers And Homeschooling: Teach What You Know
Home school is always in. When we first began our oldest daughter's homeschool education, we thought that we needed to have a full curriculum and study guides and other "teaching" materials before we could really "teach" her at home. We borrowed a friend's homeschool curriculum … [Read more...]
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