A recent paper in the National Bureau of Economic Research titled "Air Pollution and Infant Health: Lessons from New Jersey" examined a large sample size of infants and mothers. Using information from air quality monitors near children's residences, researchers discovered … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2008
Stan Slaughter's Collection of Eco-Music
I was happy to receive 5 CDs from Stan Slaughter, the Eco-Troubadour. For the last few weeks I have been popping his various CDs in the player, and watching how my kids react (usually wild and uncontained hopping, wiggling and a sideways skip sort of a move that is my 3 year … [Read more...]
Healthy Snack for Picky Eaters: Jumbo Cinnamon Muffins
I think "muffin" was one of my son's first words. He says it even before he fully wakes up from a nap and it's hard to keep him down to one per day. I've been baking muffins for many years, but I only learned recently that the trick to jumbo muffins is to fill the tins over the … [Read more...]
Furnishing a Nursery or Childs Room: Reuse is the Ultimate Eco Plan
If you are joyfully anticipating the birth, adoption or fostering of a child, it is likely you are also considering furnishing a nursery or bedroom. Often times being environmentally friendly is also the most cost effective option. Reuse is the ultimate in environmental … [Read more...]
My Son the Scrapper
My teenage son calls me the crazy green hippie lady. When did he get so grumpy and cynical? I think it comes with being a teenager. He's become so disenchanted with everything and claims he believes in nothing... except money. He's a hard worker, he goes to work even on his days … [Read more...]
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