I found these images on StumbleUpon, and I had to share them. I found them fascinating and very telling of the condition of childhood around the world. I plan to share them with my own children to give them some perspective on their western lives. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
5 “Green” Products: RuMe, Mighty Nest/Tree Hopper, O’bon, SmartyPants, PlanetBox
1. RuMe Reusable Bags I have finally integrated reusable bags into all of my shopping trips! Once I started remembering, I couldn't stop! RuMe Bags are designed in Denver, Colorado and made in a fair trade factory in South Korea. RuMe's premier product, the reusable RuMe … [Read more...]
5 Green Parent Posts: Insteading, SafeMama, Hippie Housewife, Midwifery Today, & Medscape
Don't forget to click on the titles for links to the original, full length posts. 1. Insteading: Herb Gardening With Kids “Mummy! It smells just like sunshine!” said my 5 year old son, Cameron, his face split wide open with a grin. He was standing knee deep in the middle of … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Hank gets egged
More on Backyard Chickens From Ecolutionist: Free-Range Eggs: What’s the Price for Freedom? From Planet Green: Choosing a Heritage Breed Chicken From NaturalPapa: The first Hank D cartoon with Wendy the Chicken Show the Twitterverse you're a Hankhead. Say "@GreenCartoons, … [Read more...]
Avoid Arrest: Don’t Pick the Wildflowers!
The signs of springing are arriving, alternating with an occasional snow storm. Inevitably, children are drawn to the flowers that bless us with their color this time of year. If you have a flower bed in your yard, you've probably experienced the quickness a toddler can … [Read more...]