As I washed dishes in a house we rented with friends in Maine this summer, I pondered the dish soap (yes, I know many of you are avid label readers, too-- what else is there to do when you wash dishes?). It was Dawn dish soap, and on the label it had a picture of a mallard duck … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2008
Your Children: Green Super Heroes
As the mother of FIVE, (Yes, I know what causes them. That's why we have so many.) I am constantly on a mission. My purpose in life is to raise responsible and socially conscious children. After all, the children of today are the future of this place we call home. I might have … [Read more...]
The French Ban TV for Children Under Three
Showing infinite wisdom beyond Americans, the French have banned French television programs designed for children under three-years-old. Unfortunately, young French children are still exposed to TV programs broadcast from foreign channels on cable, such BabyFirstTV, but now those … [Read more...]
5 Eco-friendly Theme Parties
This weekend we had a 40th birthday for my husband and I almost cried at the waste. The fact that we are moving and have already packed most of our dishes made it that much more difficult to keep things eco-friendly. Besides using disposable dishes and leaving the food out so … [Read more...]
Back to School Tomorrow: Head Lice Shampoo Today Happy Heads Review
I am so wasted on cheap wine tired from all the summer activities that this will be a short post. Y'all may or may not remember my head lice trauma. If you don't recall, the journey begins here. Unfortunately it continued here (careful I cuss a lot). I learned a lesson, it's a … [Read more...]