Oh gosh readers, this is quite the contest, and I'm only telling you about it because my kids are too dang old for it. The prizes are good but the opportunity to have your baby on a book cover? That is amazing. A Dr. Sears Book cover no less. From now until December 30, 2008 … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
Nursing Mothers Pass Toxins to Babies Through Breastfeeding, But Still Best for Babies
Breast milk is the best food for babies. Or is it? Nursing your baby has numerous benefits, including decreased risks for allergies, diabetes, cancer, infections, and arthritis. Colostrum, which comes in before the milk does, is the first food a newborn gets, and it passes on … [Read more...]
Your Toddler and NuVal: Keeping (FOOD) Score
With so many choices in the grocery store, it is often difficult to pick out the healthiest foods for your family. Recently, a system was introduced to help consumers make this decision. It is called the NuVal system and it was developed by a team of healthcare professionals led … [Read more...]
Made in Canada: Natural Pod's Eco-Friendly, FSC Certified Wooden Kitchen Furniture Encourages Dramatic Play
Natural Pod, one of our favorite online natural toy companies, has introduced a wooden kitchen series just in time for the upcoming holiday season. With options such as the Chef's Kitchen, Chef's Kitchen and Hutch, and the Chef's Portable Kitchen, these large wooden toys will … [Read more...]
Barack Obama is Not the Change. We are the Change.
During this presidential election cycle, there was a lot of talk about hope. Hope for change. Hope that the nation would turn from an abomination to an example of progress and enlightenment. An Obama-nation. That's all well and good, but Barack Obama is not the change. … [Read more...]