We eat a lot of organic brown rice in our family, which sometimes gets boring. That's when we remember quinoa! Quinoa is a "sacred, super crop": sacred to the Incas, super crop to the United Nations for its high protein content. My family likes its nutty flavor, as well as its … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2008
Back to School with Lunches They Love
Going back to school poses a dilemma for mindful parents. We don't want to compromise our children's health with school lunches. We also do not want our children to feel set apart in a negative way. Earth Friendly lunches have been a hot topic lately, and there are numerous … [Read more...]
Single Car Family: Surviving in the Suburbs with One Car
We are a single car family and have been so for five years. This is seen as a sacrifice by some, especially my own father who has four vehicles of his own and just married a woman with two more. To me, living with one car is a convenience. I work from home and we live in a small … [Read more...]
Have a Haba and Play Time is Endless with Baby Bear Ankle and Wrist Rattle
We really love our Haba Toys. They are safe, fun, and out of the ordinary. The brainchild from Germany creates the most delightful and engaging toys for infants and children. I can tell we are going to have a long love affair with Haba. After our resounding success with the Haba … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Kids Fashion: Solid Threads 100% Organic Cotton Live By Line
"Word to Your Mother" reads my son's new organic t-shirt from Solid Threads, a company well known by t-shirt connoisseurs for their random, funny, vintage shirts. Their new “Solid Threads To Live By" line features 100% organic cotton t-shirts and onesies for kids, as well as … [Read more...]