There is a simple life cycle for recycled goods: the things you place out in the recycling bins are picked up, recycled, and then resold to you as something new. Your old phone book, newspaper, and paper bag comes back as a cardboard box to ship Christmas presents off in. Yet, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Winter Fuel: Food Kids Love Made a Bit Healthier
This "Arctic Blast" storm Oregon is experiencing makes the kids hungry. They are spending their days outside playing in our 15 inches of snow and then coming in every hour or so for hot cocoa and snacks. Like most kids, when they come in the first thing they ask for are cookies … [Read more...]
12 Health Warnings for Parents and Kids in 2008
In keeping with the rest of the media at this time of the year, I came up with a Top 10 list for 2008. But... to be a little different, I made it a Top 12 list. (You know, 12 days of Christmas and all...) In 2008, parents and children were hit with a number of warnings for toxic … [Read more...]
Seven Green Time-Savers for Busy Families
Is there anything more annoying than a pointless errand? You know the one I'm talking about. That's the one where you have to shlep all the kids into the car and run out to the store, just to get a light bulb or some other item you can't do without. ...or can you? One of the … [Read more...]
Going Green for the Holidays, Even When the Grandparents Aren't
While our family is on the light green side of eco living, we really do our best to have a green holiday - particularly when it comes to buying natural, handmade gifts and wrapping and decorating. But it seems as though no matter how green we try to go over the holiday season, my … [Read more...]
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