Archives for July 2009

The Organic Consumer’s Association: Food Safety Bill HR 2749 is Not Enough

With Swine flu, E-coli outbreaks, and the discussion of school-wide closings and massive vaccinations this fall, I've been thinking about the new food safety bill, HR 2749. I found this interesting article about the Organic Consumer’s Association. While the OCA recognized that … [Read more...]

Entertaining Kids: Part II

In part I we talked about rock painting and water play. For a fun afternoon of baking bread, visit my recipe at Eat.Drink.Better and get those kids cooking! In our world (meaning the small space our family occupies, not the greater World as it is), we believe everyday is an … [Read more...]

Eco-Friendly Photo Printing From Lifephoto

Most of my photos get stored on the computer, on flash drives and DVDs. I sometimes get creative and make some photo books or do a little digital scrapbooking. However the grandparents always want photos...and they aren't as digital savvy as some other family members. Email about … [Read more...]

Kids Who Would "Change the Complexion" Are Turned Away From Pool

Kids from a summer camp in Northeast Philadelphia were turned away from a private pool, apparently because of their race. The Creative Steps Day Camp paid almost $2000 to The Valley Swim Club, which is private but advertises open membership. After the 60 kids arrived, however, … [Read more...]

Cleaning Green with Eco Mist Solutions Carpet and Upholstery Spray

If you have kids you probably have stains...all over the place. Or maybe my kids are just extremely messy. Part of that is my fault for buying a light colored silver/cream sofa and love seat. But my carpet is dark colored and that gets stained too. I have well water which … [Read more...]