Archives for January 2009

Contessa Green Cuisine Review

In an effort to be healthy, environmentally friendly and save a little money I usually try to make most of our meals myself. However, there are still those days when I am too tired, ill, or just in a rush and having a prepackaged meal to eat is the easiest thing to do. That's … [Read more...]

All Natural (Vegan) Dark Chocolate Dreams

When I found this Peanut Butter from Peanut Butter & Co. I was THRILLED. It looked so tasty (and it is!) and would (hopefully) satisfy my chocolate craving in a positive way (it does). The ingredients: peanuts, evaporated cane juice, cocoa, cocoa butter, organic palm oil, … [Read more...]

Nine Tips for the Green Parent in 2009

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” New … [Read more...]

Third Hand Smoke (Lingering in Clothing, Furniture, and Carpets): Toxic to Children

It's easy for me as a teacher to tell whose parents smoke. All it takes is one walk over to the coat area, where the fumes linger in the classroom. Or when I am working one on one with a student, crunching numbers in math. The smell always makes my stomach turn, then I feel … [Read more...]

Smart Products, Safer Baby: Comment to Win

"Dream Baby products are created with safety in mind." That's good to hear because for me, the safety of my children and those I care for is paramount. What's great about the Dream Baby Cable Lock is that it can be used to lock cupboards, bi-fold doors, the china hutch, and … [Read more...]