If you're using cloth diapers, you already know that you are doing good for your baby's health, the environment and your bank account. You may also be using a natural and/or eco-friendly diaper spray. Why not simplify further and make your own. It's really easy! Here … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Hank D and the Bee: Fall Fun
Get outside and play--colder weather and/or shorter daylight hours are no excuse to sit inside! Sincerely, Hank D and the Bee Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter … [Read more...]
Police Called on Breastfeeding Mom at Dunkin Donuts for Changing Diaper
I grew up near a Dunkin Donuts store, and I can still imagine the smell and taste of childhood. There was even a pond behind the store where we would catch tadpoles. Later, my memories of Dunkin Donuts involved dumpster diving for discarded food (my short, part-time stint as a … [Read more...]
Birth Rape on the Rise: Salon.com Blames Home Births
Nothing catches a woman's attention more than the word rape. For many, it is our greatest fear to be forced into unwanting, violent sexual relations. For rape victims, it is something they can never forget. To hear the term coupled with "birth" is oxymoron-like, except for … [Read more...]
Living Off the Grid: Our Micro Hydro Alternative Energy System
Editor's note: I originally wrote this post for Blue Living Ideas, but I thought our readers might find it interesting. As a follow up to Sean's post on Micro Hydro Essentials, I thought I would share an overview of my system, which has powered my home for over 13 years. We … [Read more...]